Antique ambrotype Daguerreotype Double Photo Genuine Union case Children glass

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Antique ambrotype ?
Daguerreotype
Double Photo Genuine Union case Children glass cover. I am not an antique dealer. I have posted a photo of the back of the photos in the case and it looks like glass with black paint on it so I am just assuming that it is a ambrotype Photo. The Bakelite type Genuine Union case dates to 1855 as states in the case, the case is thick approximately 3/4 inches and 3.75 inches tall, 3 5/16 inches wide, very decorative with a few chips in the Bakelite. This is probably "
The first molded thermoplastic case was introduced in the United States in 1853, and on October 3, 1854 pioneer photographer Samuel Peck of New Haven, Connecticut, patented the first plastic case. Finely ground sawdust and shellac were pressed and steam-heated to create a thick, shapeable product, which was then tinted with dyes to achieve the desired color. " It states on the back of the photo, see photo.
The photos are of two children in dresses. They are displayed it beautiful gold embossed framing covered with glass for added protection. I have close ups of the photos. The hinges are a little off, slight. The closure mechanism does not work or is missing. Shipping quote to lower 48 states. Smoke free home. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information. Thanks