Antique 1800s Tintype Photo Two Children Siblings Victorian Folk Photography

Description

View Antique 1800s Tintype Photo Two Children Siblings Victorian Folk Photography with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This photograph shows substantial age-related wear consistent with an early tintype, including surface oxidation/discoloration, scratches, fading, spotting, edge and corner wear, and general deterioration of the photographic surface. A wonderful piece of early photographic history featuring two young children posed together for a formal portrait. This appears consistent with an antique tintype/ferrotype photograph, a photographic process widely used during the second half of the 19th century. The children are dressed in period clothing and seated closely together for the portrait. Details such as their clothing, striped stockings, formal pose, and studio-style setting give this little photograph tremendous historical character. The image is produced on a thin metal plate rather than photographic paper, and the clipped/angled corners are also characteristic of many surviving tintypes. From the ruler shown in the photographs, the plate appears to measure approximately 3 ½ inches tall by about 2 ¼ inches wide. Please use the ruler photographs as the best reference for exact dimensions. No names, photographer, studio, location, or exact date are known. Because dating antique photographs from appearance alone is imprecise, I would list this broadly as late 19th century / 1800s rather than assigning a specific decade. Condition Antique / Pre-Owned — As Found This photograph shows substantial age-related wear consistent with an early tintype, including surface oxidation/discoloration, scratches, fading, spotting, edge and corner wear, and general deterioration of the photographic surface. The children’s portrait remains clearly recognizable despite the wear. The reverse is dark and shows age-related oxidation, scratches, staining and surface wear. There is no visible photographer identification on the back in the supplied photographs. Please examine all photographs carefully. They are an important part of the condition description and show the exact item you will receive. eBay Item Specifics Type: Photograph Photograph Type: Tintype / Ferrotype Original/Reprint: Original vintage photograph Era: 1800s / Late 19th Century Subject: Children / Siblings / Family Portrait Number of People: 2 Format: Tintype Material: Metal Color: Black & White / Sepia-gray tones Orientation: Portrait Framing: Unframed Vintage: Yes Antique: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown Photographer: Unknown Original Location: Unknown SEO / Search Keywords antique tintype photograph, 1800s tintype, Victorian children photo, antique child portrait, two children tintype, sibling photograph, Victorian family photography, ferrotype photograph, antique metal photograph, 19th century photography, Victorian portrait, early photography, antique family photo, historical photograph, old children picture, primitive photography, genealogy photograph, Victorian era collectible, Civil War era photography style, antique photo ephemera Humorous Description Before smartphones, school pictures, retakes, filters, and parents yelling “Everybody smile!” there was the tintype. These two youngsters apparently received the classic 1800s photography instructions: Sit still. Don’t blink. Don’t smile. And whatever you do, don’t move for the next geological era. They succeeded—and more than a century later, their little portrait is still here. A wonderfully imperfect survivor for the collector who appreciates photographs with real age, real wear, and a whole lot of mystery. Tugmon Valley Sales Thank you for visiting Tugmon Valley Sales — where yesterday’s treasures get another chance to tell their stories. We specialize in unusual vintage, antique, collectible, historical, and just-plain-interesting finds. We welcome reasonable offers, offer combined shipping whenever practical, and gift wrapping is available upon request. Please review all photographs carefully, as vintage and antique items often carry the marks and character of their long history. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Type

Photograph

Image Orientation

Portrait

Number of Photographs

1

Theme

Portrait, People

Production Technique

Tintype

Framing

Unframed

Subject

Children & Infants

Country of Origin

United States