Sixth Plate Ruby Ambrotype Portrait of a 1st New York

Sixth plate ruby ambrotype featuring a New York Militia private standing in full uniform including swallowtail coatee, holding a bayonetted rifle-musket in one arm and a plumed shako fitted with regimental device and chinstrap in the other. Housed in pressed paper case fully separated at spine.
Condition Report: Image mostly clear, with spotting/discoloration to mat. Case fully separated at spine, with general wear and tear including finish loss to edges/corners/raised surfaces and gilt loss to front cover.