Moody, Painterly Antique Sixth Plate Tintype of Handsome Man with Beard and Mustache hooked handle shows a few losses

shows a few losses

There is a patent date of 1907 on the spring release and I believe these date to right around then

--as it feels right to preen and pose it proximity to it

he  studied at Harvard

black ink on cream paper

Moody, Painterly Antique Sixth Plate Tintype of Handsome Man with Beard and Mustache hooked handle shows a few lossesQuite a moody feeling small tintype portrait, with a bit of blur to the face that makes this bearded man feel quite ghostly and one with with darkness. Striking and a little haunting too. 3 1 4" x 2 1 16". Clipped left corners, general wear, some surface erosion along the bottom edge, all feeling of a piece with it.