Antique Whole Plate Tintype Photo Hand Tinted Large Victorian Family Group 7x5

Description

View Antique Whole Plate Tintype Photo Hand Tinted Large Victorian Family Group 7x5 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Large whole-plate tintype with excellent facial contrast across all ten subjects. Unbacked reverse shows natural iron plate oxidation and dark japanned coating. Overall Very Good antique condition for an unmounted large-format tintype. 📜 Historical & Forensic Overview An impressive original late-19th-century whole-plate tintype photograph depicting a ten-member Victorian extended family gathering. The portrait features four men and six women meticulously arranged in formal studio seating. The subjects display diverse period clothing styles, including lace-collared dresses, buttoned bodice jackets, high-standing collars, cravats, and high-top laced leather boots. Large-format tintypes of this size (near whole-plate ~7" x 5") required massive camera equipment and long exposure times, making multi-subject group tintypes far less common than standard small-cased portraits. 🔍 Forensic Condition Report Large whole-plate tintype with excellent facial contrast across all ten subjects. Shows expected age-related wear, including minor varnish crazing, subtle perimeter emulsion flaking/chipping at the top and side edges, and slight plate bowing. Unbacked reverse shows natural iron plate oxidation and dark japanned coating. Overall Very Good antique condition for an unmounted large-format tintype. 🔎 Key Visual Highlights Large Format Size: Measures approximately 7" x 4.75", approaching true whole-plate dimensions. Detailed Victorian Attire: Outstanding detail on lace collars, period ties, lace-up boots, and hairstyles. Complex Group Composition: 10 subjects clearly visible with sharp focus across front and rear rows. Period Hand-Tinting: Features subtle original studio hand-applied rose rouge/blush on the cheeks of the subjects. 📝 Document / Image Details Subject / Topic: Victorian Family Group Studio Portrait Era / Date: c. 1880s–1890s Format: Original Whole-Plate Tintype (Ferrotype) Dimensions: Approx. 7" x 4.75" (17.8 cm x 12.1 cm) Condition: Very Good antique condition with strong contrast. 🔎 Collector Keywords & Crossover Appeal Early Photography Formats: Antique whole plate tintype, large ferrotype photo, 1880s tintype portrait, 19th century wet plate photography. Victorian Fashion & Social History: Victorian family portrait, 1890s costume study, antique group photograph, early American family history. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Signed

No

Size

~7" x 4.75"

Image Color

Sepia

Material

Metal

Framing

Unframed

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

Family / Group Portrait / Victorian Fashion Theme

Vintage

Yes

Type

Photograph

Format

Full Plate

Number of Photographs

1

Theme

Portrait, Americana, Victorian Era

Features

One of a Kind (OOAK)

Time Period Manufactured

c. 1880s–1890s

Production Technique

Tintype