Antique Victorian African American Woman Large Hat Tintype Photo Black History
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This is an original antique Victorian era tintype photograph featuring a portrait of an African American woman, serving as a compelling piece of Black Americana. The sitter is captured wearing a light-colored blouse with a fitted dark neck collar and a distinctive, prominent period wide hat or headpiece set over her hair.
The portrait displays hand-applied white pigment highlights detailing the blouse, hat, and facial features. The iron plate exhibits raw edges and the typical dark japanned finish on the reverse side. Condition reflects its age, showing heavy surface rust, flaking/peeling emulsion along the top right corner and bottom edge, and minor surface scratching across the face, while preserving clear subject expression.
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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