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Item Specifics:
• Type: Tintype (Ferrotype) w Original note
• Format: Wallet Size / Gem Size (Approximately 2.5" x 3.5" or similar regional variant)
• Date of Creation: 1870s–1880s
• Subject: Portrait of Emily Augusta Mayer
• Region of Origin: US / Ohio
• Original/Reprint: Original
Full Description:
Up for sale is an authentic, original Victorian-era tintype portrait capturing a beautifully styled young woman, dating from approximately the 1870s to the 1880s.
This wallet-sized antique photograph showcases incredible fashion details of the period. The subject features an elegant, high-swept hairstyle and wears a sophisticated, heavily ruffled high-collar dress accented with fine period jewelry, including prominent drop earrings and a visible neck pendant.
Condition Details:
• The image features deep, rich chocolate-brown and sepia tones with good contrast and facial clarity.
• Shows typical signs of age appropriate for a 150-year-old photograph, including light surface scuffs, minor edge wear, and natural patination/crazing under close inspection.
• There are no major bends, heavy creases, or deep scratches obstructing the central portrait area.
Perfect addition for collectors of 19th-century photography, Victorian fashion history, or ancestral ephemera. Please review all high-resolution photos closely to assess condition details before offerding or purchasing.
Shipping & Handling:
Will be packed securely between sturdy cardboard sheets to ensure it arrives completely flat and protected during transit.
