ambrotype
an early type of photograph, made by placing a glass negative against a dark background.
Origin of ambrotype
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How to use ambrotype in a sentence
She spent a sleepless night thinking it over, and finally decided to send a new ambrotype of herself, with a lock of her hair.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroySuddenly Ellen Tiffton's story of the ambrotype flashed into 'Lina's mind.
Bad Hugh | Mary Jane HolmesI went to the "little" war; and of her I carried, as I marched, an ambrotype in a closed case, which I had obtained deviously.
The Boss of Little Arcady | Harry Leon WilsonThere he took the ambrotype picture of her which is still extant, and then he was carried home again to die a few days later.
Venerable Philippine Duchesne | G. E. M.Before leaving town he handed Mr. Strong the ambrotype which we copy here.
British Dictionary definitions for ambrotype
/ (ˈæmbrəʊˌtaɪp) /
photog an early type of glass negative that could be made to appear as a positive by backing it with black varnish or paper
Origin of ambrotype
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