Tintype of man in suit, tie, and hat

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

collodion and silver on iron with lacquer

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 3 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (8.9 × 6.4 cm)

Type

tintypes

portraits

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Date

after 1860s

Description

Tintype depicting a man in fine clothing. Man is seated with his left arm resting on the chair and his right hand resting on his right leg. He wears a full suit with cravat, hat, and hankerchief in his right jacket pocket. Proper left upper and lower corners missing. There are no marks on the back.

Topic

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey

Object number

2014.312.136

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain