Tintype

Photograph

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Tintype

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.001.2

Description

Infant child - gender is female. "Lizzie" written on front and back of tin type paper casing. Frocked cotton print garment, in a brick pattern. Wears infant petticoat, striped stockings, little black shoes (as opposed to knit booties). Appears to have been placed or laid onto/into a fabric-draped device/cushion to help keep the baby still and support to head. Tinted in the cheeks slightly. Baby is looking at camera.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Tintype

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1870

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back

Transcription

"Lizzie"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen and Ink

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in