ambrotype
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ambrotype
1850–55, < Greek ámbro ( tos ) immortal ( see ambrosia) + -type
Example Sentences
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The ambrotype, a popular and cheaper alternative to the daguerreotype in the 1850s, was made by creating a photographic negative on glass.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
The ambrotype given to Lame remained in the family and was inherited by Mary Davidson of Hendersonville, Tennessee.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Lincoln’s old friend Gilmer, who was killed leading an Illinois infantry regiment during the Civil War’s 1863 Battle of Chickamauga, received one copy of the ambrotype.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Black household servants who were close to the children were often compelled to sit for expensive ambrotype photographic portraits, as Jim had done.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2022
Si thrust his hand unceremoniously into Bushrod's pocket and found the ambrotype of Annabel.
From Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures by John McElroy
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