This lot consists of two thermoplastic union cases with photos from the Civil War era. The first case has ambrotypes of a man and woman, probably husband and wife. The ambrotypes are both sixth plates and depict the couple in fine dress. The embossed covers feature a woman holding a child, and the motif is repeated on front and back. The clasp is snug and there are just small nicks at two tips. The case was probably made in the 1850’s and measures 3 3/4 x 3 5/16 in. wide. The second case has an ambrotype of two children, possibly twins. The ambrotype is a sixth plate, and the embossed covers feature a woman holding a child on the front and a geometric design on the back cover. The velvet lining is very attractive and the clasp is snug. The hinges have some give and there are small chips near the bottom corners, but it is still hard to find images of twins from this era. The case was probably made in the 1850’s and measures 3 3/4 x 3 5/16 in. wide.