SOLD The Young Archeress! Wonderful 19th c. Tintype in Rare Standing Tintype Frame red and brown The cup shows some age

The cup shows some age and a bit of dryness to the wood

general light wear

charging forward with strength and resilience into the new decade

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

SOLD The Young Archeress! Wonderful 19th c. Tintype in Rare Standing Tintype Frame red and brown The cup shows some ageTo 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