RARE HAIRDRESSER FEMALE OCCUPATIONAL TINTYPE
$300. USD
The seated lady has two long, long braids. One is being held by the
standing woman and the other follows the rows of buttons down her front. She is engrossed in looking at something: either a graphic or written material. We can see an illustration. The standing woman appears to be holding shears. Is she in the process of cutting the braids off? Sometimes women did that for charity, or sometimes it was because of lice. Or is it possible the standing woman is simply tightening the braids? In any case, this is a rare view of a woman at work in the hair industry.
SIZE. Approximately 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 inches.
CONDITION. Emulsion peeled away at right edge and there's rust. A few scratches, including behind the standing woman. A vertical scuff from the top touches the hair of the standing woman.
APPEARANCE. Excellent contrast. Well-staged. Intrigue and interest.