Man and Child Using a Mule-Drawn Reaper, 1875-1900

Summary

Tintypes, the popular "instant photographs" of the 19th century, could be produced in a matter of minutes at a price most people could afford. At first, outdoor tintypes were rare. But after a new, more convenient process for making tintypes was introduced in the 1880s, photographs of outdoor scenes became more common.

Tintypes, the popular "instant photographs" of the 19th century, could be produced in a matter of minutes at a price most people could afford. At first, outdoor tintypes were rare. But after a new, more convenient process for making tintypes was introduced in the 1880s, photographs of outdoor scenes became more common.

Artifact

Tintype (Photograph)

Date Made

1875-1900

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2017.75.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa R. Abraham and Nabeel Y. Abraham.

Material

Collodion
Iron (Metal)

Technique

Direct positive processes

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in

Width: 7 in

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