A tintype of an unknown young man, ca. 1860s.

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A tintype of an unknown young man, ca. 1860s.

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.6.13

Description

A tintype of an unknown young man, ca. 1860s. The young man is seated with both hands on his lap. The studio backdrop shows a mountain and nature scenery. He wears a high collar with a necktie, vest, jacket and pants. His cheeks appear to be slightly tinted. With minor scratches and soiling, the object is in good 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