Produced c. 1855 by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Children playing.This is a rare Union case with original ambrotype image within, produced c. 1855 by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. The elaborate exterior case design has motifs of children playing and catching butterflies. The interior has a facing panel of burgundy velvet to the reverse of the ambrotype, which is presented in a gilt metal frame with profuse floral decoration. Featured in the 1988 book UNION CASES A COLLECTORS GUIDE. Includes original listing from book. Issued: c. 1855 Dimensions: 3"H x 2.5"W Manufacturer: Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Country of Origin: United States