Antique Ambrotype Photo of Victorian Woman in Velvet Lined Union Case

Antique ambrotype photograph featuring a Victorian woman posed in a dark dress with white lace collar. The image appears to be on silvered glass and is framed in a period case with original red velvet facing and working latch. Likely dating to approximately the 1850s–1860s.
There is visible deterioration and spotting to the image, consistent with age. The case binding has started to split at the seam, though the latch still closes securely. The interior velvet facing is in beautiful condition.