1870s Tintype Photo Working Men Close Pose Possible Gay Interest

USD 65.00

Condition: Used

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View 1870s Tintype Photo Working Men Close Pose Possible Gay Interest with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The tintype is shown with the decorative paper mat/sleeve visible in the photos. Original antique tintype with age-related wear, including surface rubs, spotting, edge wear, emulsion loss around the sides and lower edge, small bends or waviness, and general handling wear. Original antique tintype photograph, circa 1870s–1880s, showing two rugged working men posed together in a close studio portrait. Both men wear dark vests, brimmed hats, rolled or short shirt sleeves, and work trousers, giving the image a strong laborer / tradesman / working-class character. The image stands out because of the men’s unusually close and confident pose. One man rests his hand on the other’s shoulder while both face the camera directly, creating a striking portrait of male companionship, affection, or fraternal closeness. The image may be of interest to collectors of LGBTQ+ / gay-interest photography, though the relationship between the two sitters is not identified and should not be considered confirmed. Excellent occupational and social-history content, with strong visual appeal: working men, masculine dress, hats, vests, mustaches, direct expressions, and a close physical pose rarely seen with this much personality. A compelling 19th-century tintype for collectors of antique photography, men’s portraits, working-class Americana, labor history, queer-interest imagery, and unusual Victorian-era studio portraits. Measures approximately 2 x 3 inches. The tintype is shown with the decorative paper mat/sleeve visible in the photos. Condition Original antique tintype with age-related wear, including surface rubs, spotting, edge wear, emulsion loss around the sides and lower edge, small bends or waviness, and general handling wear. Image remains clear with both sitters visible and strong overall presence. Decorative paper mat/sleeve shown in photos has age toning and wear. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the condition description. Item specifics Type: Photograph Format: Tintype / Ferrotype Size: Approximately 2 x 3 in. Subject: Men, Working Men, Laborers, Male Friendship, Possible Gay Interest, LGBTQ+ Interest Date of Creation: c. 1870s–1880s Original/Reprint: Original Print Production Technique: Tintype Image Color: Black & White Material: Metal Region of Origin: United States Theme: People, Men, Working Class, Labor, Americana, Victorian, LGBTQ+ Interest, Social History Framing: Unframed Number of Items: 1 Features: One of a Kind / OOAK Time Period Manufactured: 1850–1899 Antique: Yes Vintage: Yes Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.