Flagship Shop
Master Editions Antiques & Collectibles Quality Antiques, Paintings, Jewelry, Collectibles & Memorabilia at the Best Possible Prices Member since Apr 2010, Profile

The most important person in the world to us has just entered our shop - "YOU - OUR CUSTOMER"

Page 1 of 1
Tintype 3/4 Sheet - Family Grouping

$80 USDTintype 3/4 Sheet - Family Grouping

Home Decor:Photographic:Tintypes:3/4 Sheets:Family Portrait
Tintype images began life as an inexpensive alternative to the daguerreotype. The main advantages of the tintype were threefold: it created an unbreakable, durable, photographic image supported on an iron plate, which could be carried into hazardous conditions such as battle without breaking like the fragile daguerreotype; it was the first truly instant photograph, ready for the sitter in a few minutes; it was inexpensive, its lowered cost of production meant working class could own photographs. ...
 
Items 1 - 1 of 1 Page 1 of 1
View as:
List

Add to Wish List