A tintype with a decorative border of an unknown man, ca. 1860s.

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A tintype with a decorative border of an unknown man, ca. 1860s.

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.6.12

Description

A tintype with a decorative border of an unknown man, ca. 1860s. The man has a mustache and wears a high collar shirt complete with a three piece suit. He is seated with his right hand resting on a round table while resting his other hand on his lap. His upper lapel section appears to be made of velvet. He wears a rings on both hands. The man's hair is at a medium length but slicked back to one side. With moderate signs of rust spots, scratches, the object is in moderate 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