Willy Wonka Look-a-Like

As soon as I saw this 1/6th plate ambrotype image I thought of Willy Wonka.  This 1850's image was made at Loud's Studio in New York, NY, the subject is unknown.

From the collection of John Rochon

To learn more about the ambrotype process, follow this link:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrotype