Name/Title
TintypeEntry/Object ID
1949.068.0572Description
Black and white small oval tintype, 2 1/4 x 4 in an ivory matted frame with tiny red decorative line on edge of frame with tiny red matching Fleur de lis decoration in each corner. There is a tiny red border around the oval edge that surrounds tintype. The tintype is a portrait of young man with dark hair and eyes. His hair is parted on his right and swirled on his left forehead. A sprig of hair is sticking out on his right side. He is wearing a dark jacket with white high starched collar and grayish tone vest. Print has been tinted.
Written on back of photo in black ink: To Ralph from Aunt Gertrude July 20, 1925. Angus Campbell.
Good condition. Mat frame is soiled and yellowed on top and bottom. Has dark ink stains on back. Uneven emulsion on surface of tintype with very fine scratches on surface. Slight fading. Paper that holds tintype to mat has become loose on bottom edge of back side.Collection
Photograph Collection