Antique 1860s-1870s Large Tintype Photo Young Man Portrait 5x7 Civil War Era

Description

View Antique 1860s-1870s Large Tintype Photo Young Man Portrait 5x7 Civil War Era with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Antique Large Tintype / Ferrotype Portrait of a Young Man – Circa 1860s–1870s. Particularly interesting is the unusually large format. Original antique tintype / ferrotype photograph. Date:circa 1860s–1870s. Antique 1860s-1870s Large Tintype Photo Young Man Portrait 5x7 Civil War Era Description Antique Large Tintype / Ferrotype Portrait of a Young Man – Circa 1860s–1870s Original 19th-century tintype (ferrotype) photograph featuring a striking studio portrait of an unidentified young man. The gentleman is shown in formal period attire, wearing a dark coat, white shirt, vest, and a broad bow tie/cravat. His hairstyle, clothing, and photographic presentation suggest a date of approximately the 1860s–1870s . Particularly interesting is the unusually large format. Measuring approximately 5 x 7 inches , this is substantially larger than many commonly encountered tintype portraits of the period and makes an impressive display piece. The photographer and sitter are unknown. There are no known identifying inscriptions. DETAILS: ·          Original antique tintype / ferrotype photograph ·          Subject: Unidentified young man ·          Date: circa 1860s–1870s ·          Approximate size: 5 x 7 inches ·          Large-format studio portrait ·          Photographer/location: Unknown ·          19th-century American photographic process CONDITION: Antique condition with considerable age-related surface wear. There are numerous scratches and fine surface lines, areas of oxidation/discoloration, edge and corner wear, and other imperfections consistent with the age and nature of the photographic process. Despite these condition issues, the portrait remains strong and remarkably clear , particularly the sitter's facial features and clothing. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition. The photographs are an important part of the description. An impressive large-format 19th-century tintype with a particularly strong and expressive male portrait — an interesting example for collectors of early American photography, tintypes, and Victorian-era portraiture. ( BI#73) Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Antique

Yes

Type

Photograph

Image Orientation

Portrait

Size

5 x 7 in

Image Color

Black & White

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

Men

Vintage

Yes