Early Photography, Jamaican woman tintype

Greg French
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SMILING JAMAICAN WOMAN
IN
POLKA DOT BLOUSE

She is framed by the painted plants behind her as her hand rests upon a small table. It is unusual to find an early photograph with someone smiling so broadly.
The light reflected on her face reveals a strong and determined individual.

Tintype
$175.00 USD

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JAMAICAN WOMAN TINTYPE

APPEARANCE
Great clarity, very good contrast.
Nice range of tones.

CONDITION
General surface wear including horizontal line
across her lap and vertical lines to her left.
Only the faintest of bends.

IDENTIFICATION
Sticker on back with 20th century writing says
“Aunt Dinah. maid for Aunt in Jamaica."

SIZE
Approximately 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches.

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