Tintype of a man
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Tintype of a man

Unidentified · 1856-1900

collodion and silver on iron with lacquer
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

A tintype of an unidentified African American man. He sits for his portrait in a jacket and tie. His cheeks have been lightly shaded pink, and his tie has been painted green. The buttons on his shirt have been painted gold. This sitter is also featured in object 2010.36.11.15.

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