Tintype

Photograph

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Unknown Subject (Front)

Name/Title

Tintype

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.004.29

Description

A tintype photograph of young girl attached to card. Small collar with brooch, hair center parted. Bodice appears to be of striped printed silk or wool. Subject is unknown.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Tintype

Subject Place

City

Albany

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Wood

Date made

1860 - 1865

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Albany

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"Wood's / Gem Gallery, / 496 Broadway, / Albany, N.Y. / And Chatham 4 Corners, / Cheapest and Best Pictures made anywhere. / GEMS 25 cts. per Dozen. / CARD PHOTOGRAPHS, / and all other styles of pictures made at equally LOW PRICES."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in