Roses in Window (1 of 3) Glass Plate Negative charm a monk I assume

a monk I assume

Much of that pencil appears to be scribbles

I've found sets in both wood and bone produced by a few different British makers in the late 19th century which came in a labeled box with printed instructions--but these are more diverse in form and more finely made

with the handwritten card on one detailing the sizes

the box of cards 6 1/2"x 5 7/8" x 3/4"

Roses in Window (1 of 3) Glass Plate Negative charm a monk I assumeThis is one of three 5" x 7" antique glass plate negatives in the shop capturing arrangements of roses in various settings. Pretty unusual, I think they are wonderful both as images and objects, and would probably prop them just as is in a windowsill, which is how I photographed them. I believe they probably date to the 1910s or 20s. Really lovely. Good condition, with minor spots and a tiny bit of chipping around the edges, no real matter. Changes in