Antique 2.5x4in Tintype Young Man Portrait Embossed Paper Mat Frame Cameo Cutout
Tintype (Ferrotype)

Antique 2.5x4in Tintype Young Man Portrait Embossed Paper Mat Frame Cameo Cutout

$12.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Tintype (Ferrotype) · c. 1853–1930s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
398282559451
Description

Listing description

Antique 2.5x4in Tintype Young Man Portrait Embossed Paper Mat Frame Cameo Cutout

This antique tintype captures a formal portrait of a young man from the mid-to-late 19th century. His stoic expression is perfectly framed by an ornate embossed paper mat, which features a distinctive cameo cutout that centers the focus entirely on his face.

The 2.5x4in format is a classic example of portable Victorian-era photography. Collectors of early American portraiture will appreciate the intricate texture of the matting, which adds significant visual depth to this historical relic of a bygone era.

A remarkable window into the past, this portrait remains a quintessential piece of history.
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