SOLD The Young Archeress! Wonderful 19th c. Tintype in Rare Standing Tintype Frame red and brown A subtle carving

A subtle carving

The four middle sheets of the notebook are blank on both sides with no drawings

and in very good condition

general light wear

and was enhanced with some green and white paint plus yellowy-cream paint across the flat of the stumps

SOLD The Young Archeress! Wonderful 19th c. Tintype in Rare Standing Tintype Frame red and brown A subtle carvingTo me this tintype in beautiful and rare embossed brass tintype frame looks like just about the best Valentine ever. First this lovely young woman in her ribboned hat and dress with flounced plaid skirt, with well worn shoes, locket and brooch, and arm bands. And then this little studio prop of a bow and arrow, which, combined with the slightly trepidatious expression on her face, makes our young woman seem a far cry from Artemis, but completely