Antique Ornate Framed Tintype Photograph Portrait Young Boy Sunday Best Outfit

Antique Ornate Framed Tintype Photograph Portrait Young Boy Sunday Best Outfit Unknown boy Time Period: Introduced in 1856 and popular until about 1867. But tintype photo studios were still around into the early 1900s as a novelty. Research Note: Tintypes were made on a thin iron plate. You can test to see if an image is tintype by applying a small magnet to see if it attracts. Approx. Measurements: Width: 2 1/8 in (5.40 cm) Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm) In good antique condition for its age Gently used but not abused Does show ware, paper residue, and rust on the back (see photos with arrows) Slight discoloring to ornate frame corners and small scratch on glass (see photos with arrows) Photo appears to have crackling due to age (see photos zoom in) Magnet tested No chips, cracks, or repairs