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Postmortem Tintype of Posed, Propped Up Deceased Young Boy & Living Brother
Postmortem Tintype of Posed, Propped Up Deceased Young Boy & Living Brother
Postmortem Tintype of Posed, Propped Up Deceased Young Boy & Living Brother
Postmortem Tintype of Posed, Propped Up Deceased Young Boy & Living Brother
Postmortem Tintype of Posed, Propped Up Deceased Young Boy & Living Brother
Postmortem Tintype of Posed, Propped Up Deceased Young Boy & Living Brother

Postmortem Tintype of Posed, Propped Up Deceased Young Boy & Living Brother

$ 5.27

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Date of Creation: 1850-1859
  • Region of Origin: US
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: ACEO, Art Card (2.5" x 3.5")
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No
  • Color: Sepia
  • Photo Type: Tintype
  • Condition: Please see all photos for item details and condition. As seen. Photos show and tell best. Nothing hidden. Note prop behind boy on left with his legs crossed to aid in posing. There is no prop behind other boy.
  • Antique: Yes
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reprint: Original Print

    Description

    LOW START BID! You are bidding on the postmortem tintype as described in the listing title and as seen in the 5 photos. This tintype was produce quickly after the death of the boy on the left. You can see the prop behind him and his arms are tight to his torso where he is being held up under the arms. His legs are crossed to help aid holding him up The boy on the right who we assume is is living brother has no prop behind him and his arm is resting on the column but you can see under his right arm. Checks are colored rosey on both boys. Classic and professional photograph tintype for its time. Post Mortems like these were taken very quickly after death before decomposition and discoloration took hold. Photos are a huge part of the item description which can describe and show this piece far better than I. Photos show and tell best. Please look over each photo carefully and use the ZOOM feature that is provided for you by clicking on the photo. If there is an issue with the item that for some reason does not show in the photos I will let you know. Measures 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". See Condition Description above. I will refund the purchase price of any item if I have grossly misrepresented the item. I take all my selling seriously so please contact me prior to posting negative feedback if unsatisfied. I am not an expert in any field so please ask questions or ask for more photos of a particular detail prior to bidding. I cannot satisfy an issue if I don’t know you have one and will make every effort necessary to resolve one if I am to blame. Please ask any questions prior to bidding and I will be glad to help. Please do not ask me to end items early or to take a Best Offer unless it has been offered. If I wanted to sell short I would have done a Buy It Now or a Best Offer option. All items I sell in the United States are sent USPS, UPS or FedEx. We also have many shipping/freight option including Greyhound. International shipping is done through E-bay Global Express for most