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Beautiful antique American tintype portrait of a young girl, believed to date to approximately 1862–1865. A wonderful early photographic portrait with a particularly charming and elaborate studio setting.
The young girl is beautifully dressed in a full period dress with a fitted jacket/bodice, characteristic of early-to-mid 1860s fashion. Her hairstyle, clothing, and formal pose all give the photograph a wonderful Civil War-era appearance.
She is seated beside an especially attractive upholstered studio bench or photographic prop, with decorative fringe and detailing. The combination of the elaborate clothing and ornate studio furniture makes this a particularly appealing example of an early American tintype.
Approximate date: c. 1862–1865
Photograph size: approximately 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Type: Tintype / Ferrotype
Subject: Young girl, formal studio portrait
Origin: Believed to be American
The photograph has the wonderful character expected from an original 19th-century tintype, including the tonal qualities and small imperfections of an antique photographic image. Please examine the photographs carefully for the overall condition and details.
A lovely piece of early American photography and Civil War-era history, and an especially attractive image for a collector of antique photographs, tintypes, or 19th-century children's portraits.
Please note: The date is an estimated date based on the clothing, hairstyle, photographic process, and studio setting, rather than a documented date.
