This is a tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype; a photograph printed on a thin piece of metal that had been coated with lacquer or enamel. They were most popular during the 1860s and 1870s, but are still made today. This is known as a 1/6 plate tintype, since it measures about 2.25 x 3.5 inches. Photographer and publisher are unknown. All of my paper items are protected in archival-safe polypropylene sleeves and packaged in rigged cardboard. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “calamityphoto” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Unit of Sale: Single Piece
- Antique: Yes
- Image Orientation: Portrait
- Signed: No
- Custom Bundle: No
- Image Color: Black & White
- Material: Metal
- Framing: Unframed
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Subject: Children & Infants
- Vintage: Yes
- Type: Photograph
- Number of Photographs: 1
- Style: Documentary, Figurative Art, Photojournalism
- Theme: People, Portrait
- Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Production Technique: Tintype
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Finish: Lustre