Antique African American Man Fedora on Folding Bench Tintype Photo Black History
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This is an original antique Victorian era tintype photograph featuring a portrait of a sharply dressed African American man, presenting an important historical image of late 19th-century Black Americana. The gentleman is captured in a relaxed yet formal pose, seated cross-legged on a slatted wood garden-style folding bench against a painted studio backdrop depicting indoor palm trees and drapery. He is impeccably styled in a three-piece suit, high starched collar, and a classic crease-crowned fedora hat.
The photograph is exposed on a standard rectangular iron plate with sharp, clean edges and a dark japanned protective backing on the reverse side. Condition is very good for its age, showcasing strong contrast, clear facial features, and minimal emulsion flaking along the very top edge.
Size: About 1/9th plate size, refer to photos for size reference.
Subject: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
Condition: Refer to the gallery image for a better idea of the subject matter and condition and trimming of the photograph, you will receive the exact photo that is pictured.
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