ambrotype

[ am-bruh-tahyp ]

noun

, Photography.

1. an early type of photograph, made by placing a glass negative against a dark background.

ambrotype

/ ˈæmbrəʊˌtaɪp /

noun

1. photog an early type of glass negative that could be made to appear as a positive by backing it with black varnish or paper

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambrotype¹

1850–55, Americanism; < Greek ámbro ( tos ) immortal ( ambrosia ) + -type

Word History and Origins

Origin of ambrotype¹

C19: from Greek ambrotos immortal + -type ; see ambrosia

Example Sentences

She spent a sleepless night thinking it over, and finally decided to send a new ambrotype of herself, with a lock of her hair.

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Suddenly Ellen Tiffton's story of the ambrotype flashed into 'Lina's mind.

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I went to the "little" war; and of her I carried, as I marched, an ambrotype in a closed case, which I had obtained deviously.

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There he took the ambrotype picture of her which is still extant, and then he was carried home again to die a few days later.

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Before leaving town he handed Mr. Strong the ambrotype which we copy here.

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