This Tintype with Gold Gilded Metal and Hand Tooled Leather Frame is missing the lid but when displayed these usually have a small hook screwed into the top so they can be hung on the wall. It measures 4 ¾” x 3 ¾”. The picture is in good condition. A little history: Tintypes were commonly produced from 1853 to the 1930s. They are made using a process similar to the ambrotype but feature a lacquered iron support in place of glass with an opaque backing. When taken out and looked at, the picture is on the glass for ambrotype. Owing to their material resilience and ease of processing, tintypes superseded ambrotype in the most corners, yet they were still considered lower class photography. Tintypes were often in use by photographers producing fast, cheap portraits on the street or at public fairs. Tintypes are most associated with the American Civil War as they were most popular during this time.Item id:ls008647Item type:Vintage

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