Family

The image is a Civil War era tintype featuring four individuals in a portrait setting. The backdrop is a simple painted curtain, commonly used during this time to create an elegant yet understated ambiance. The group consists of one person seated behind the others and three individuals sitting or reclining in front. All are dressed in clothing typical of the 19th century, with dark, heavy fabrics and formal styling. The seated figure appears to be slightly elevated, perhaps on a chair, and gazes directly into the camera. The three individuals in the foreground are arranged closely together, exuding a sense of familial or social closeness. The tintype shows signs of age, with visible marks and a slightly faded appearance, adding to its historical authenticity.

The image is a Civil War era tintype featuring four individuals in a portrait setting. The backdrop is a simple painted curtain, commonly used during this time to create an elegant yet understated ambiance. The group consists of one person seated behind the others and three individuals sitting or reclining in front. All are dressed in clothing typical of the 19th century, with dark, heavy fabrics and formal styling. The seated figure appears to be slightly elevated, perhaps on a chair, and gazes directly into the camera. The three individuals in the foreground are arranged closely together, exuding a sense of familial or social closeness. The tintype shows signs of age, with visible marks and a slightly faded appearance, adding to its historical authenticity.

Name/Title

Family

Entry/Object ID

76.066.30

Description

tin type of a group of young women

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Tintype

Collection

John C. Mathias, Civil War

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1860

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Tintype

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Positive, Direct

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Update Date

May 18, 2026