A tintype of an unknown woman, ca. 1850s

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A tintype of an unknown woman, ca. 1850s

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.6.8

Description

A tintype of an unknown woman, ca. 1850s. The unidentified woman is seated and wears a large outdoor bonnet, a long necktie, lace collar and sleeves. The dress appears to be made of silk and also has a stripe pattern. She wears a ring on her left hand and ring on her right ring finger. With moderate discoloration and some scratches, it is in fair condition.

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