Spare, Painterly Antique Tintype of Young Girl old wooden ladle and not be moved

and not be moved

PA and would be pretty confident that's where it originated

Impossible to decide which side is better on this one--one really must frame it with glass on both sides to view both

Approx 68” long (@34” drop as hung)

each snug in its individual slot

Spare, Painterly Antique Tintype of Young Girl old wooden ladle and not be movedThis tintype feels so painterly to me, and quite sophisticated in the spareness of its composition, with black drape of hidden mother at left, pale tufted chair at right, and what feels like an endless expanse of gray behind. Then this wide eyed young girl in plaid dress and lace collar, looking composed but a bit unsettled. Quite beautiful I think. 3 7 16 x 2 1 8 and in very good condition. There is a tiny white dot on the lower lip of the girl,