Antique African American Man Tintype Photo Reconstruction Era Suit Black History
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This is an original antique Victorian era tintype photograph featuring a portrait of a handsome young African American man, presenting a significant historical document of post-Civil War Reconstruction-era Black history. The sitter is captured in a formal seated pose, well-dressed in a period three-piece suit comprising a structured jacket, matching vest, high starched wing collar, patterned necktie, and a visible pocket watch chain draped across the midsection.
The top corners of the iron plate have been historically rounded to fit into an antique display case frame or mat. The reverse side features a clean, uniform dark japanned protective backing. Condition reflects its age, exhibiting extensive surface emulsion scratches across the image, minor surface flaking/paint loss near the tie and collar, and corner oxidation, while maintaining sharp central focus on the sitter's face.
Size: About 1/9th plate size, refer to pics 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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