Well-composed c. 1875 tintype image of three boys, likely teenagers. The subjects sit in a relaxed pose with their heads in their hands and cast a bemused expression toward the lens. It is highly unusual to find early photography that portrays both black and white young people together as friendly companions, and that is certainly the case here.
CDV-sized tintype, condition as shown.






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