Ambrotype Handsome Man w/Hardee Hat by William Campbell Start Price USD 30.00 Current Price USD 30.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Alpine, California See more about 'Ambrotype Handsome Man w/Hardee Hat by William Campbell' Description Up for auction is an antique Ambrotype taken by the noted Daguerreian, William Campbell. The man in the photo is quite attractive with a beard and a Hardee hat or top hat.  Looks like the hat has been folded down to the lower crown. He is very well dressed. This is in a half case that measures 2 3/4 inches long and almost 2 1/2 inches wide. The leather is worn from age. It is signed "W. Campbell" "Jersey City" International Bidders are Welcome with Paypal ONLY w/Confirmed Address! Shipping outside the USA will be Priority International ONLY! Payment is due within 7 days of auction ending! Have a FABULOUS time bidding! NO RESERVE!     Campbell, William (John) Active as a daguerreian from 1854 to 1861. In 1854-1855 he was listed in Jersey City, N.J.without a business address, and lived at 10 Mercer Street. He was not listed in 1855-1856. He reappeared with "Campbell's Daguerreian Gallery" in Commercial Buildings, corner of Greene and Montgomery Streets, in 1856-1857. The address was also listed at 60 Montgomery Street from 1858-1861. He was also noted as patenting the "ectograph." One source located him possibly in Union City, N.J., as well. This same William Campbell reported to be from Jersey City, N.J., in 1860, who took over management of Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal. He assumed management of the journal with Joseph Dixon until November, 1860, when it was absorbed into Charles Seely's American Journal of Photography. Campbell was also one of the original signers of the constition of the American Photographical Society in March, 1859. Place a Bid!