You Are Buying an EARLY Ambrotype photo of Kit Carson Photograph if a Very confident, young Indian Fighter, who was already a legend, even at this age. Kit Carson (1809 - 1868) Since Kit Carson died at such an un-advanced age in 1868 (58 years old), Very few images exist of him. This may be one of the earliest, or the first Image Carson had taken.  Ambrotype, or Photograph on Glass  Unknown Carson Image  Circa 1852 Carson would have been about 43 years old when this photo was taken The last Photograph seen here is of a similar (yet an obviously older Carson) known Kit Carson image taken from the internet - It is not part of this sale.   PHOTO 6th Plate  The Ambrotype Photograph Process would have been new at the time We Have No idea who the Other Gentleman Pictured is.  Pre Civil War  ANTIQUE Photo  Piece In Case Measures about 3" by about 3.5" Beautiful Condition  Fairly Clear as seen   You can see a little deterioration of the image where the black Ink has come off the back between the two seated gentlemen A Piece of Black cloth tape is inside the back of the piece as seen  Spine is Very Good, So Far!  Gold framing very nice  No tarnish around edges of photo   Case is in Very Good condition, there are some nicks in the finish on some of the corners and near the latch to open and close  General wear on the case as photographed   Any Condition or other issues as pictured  Please see all photos for best depiction of Condition. And Please View these photos On your computer (Not just on your phone) prior to making a Bid Or Buying Decision! Shipping in the continental USA No Reserve!!!! Shipping To USA ONLY on this Great Item!   Very Nice Ambrotype Photo  Unknown Image of Kit Carson (1809 - 1868) Truly a Legend in his own time! All rights reserved.  Stock#41.60•ª122•ª98.•995.∞£¡¡92.20¶ª1326.34••§§8