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(TINTYPES)
Group of 80 American tintypes encompassing
a broad range of special imagery, including
sixth-plates depicting more than 15
occupationals (including a fireman, salesman, a
cornet player, a tanner, a messenger, a baseball
player, and more), 10 of cigar aficionados, plus
circus performers, western dudes, musicians,
Native figures, subjects of different ethnicity,
handsome gents, military figures, laborers,
swimmers, patriotic poses, athletes with tennis
rackets, a man with a rifle, a boy leaning on a
large view camera, and larger plates (including
2 whole-plates, a studio portrait of a dog and
a beautifully hand-tinted outdoor scene of a
woman and children with a donkey), and
more; 4 are in leather cases. 1860s-80s
[7,000/10,000]