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LL/53150
Unidentified photographer
Unidentified soldier in Union officer's uniform and young African American boy
1861-1865
Tintype, gem
 
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-32105 (digital file from original item), Call Number: AMB/TIN no. 2787 [P&P]
 
LL/53150

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LL/100610
G.K. Proctor's New Photographic Gallery (Salem, Mass.)
A man with an umbrella
n.d.
Tintype, little gem
 
Richard T. Rosenthal
 
LL/100610

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LL/79094
Unidentified photographer (American)
Still Life with two worn-out Work Gloves
1870-1900 (ca)
Tintype
2.1 x 1.5 cm
 
Rijksmuseum
RP-F-2008-111
 
LL/79094

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LL/67874
Easterbrook's Ferrotype Gallery (833 Broadway, N.Y.)
Portrait of a young man
n.d.
Tintype, gem, in carte de visite mount
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/67874

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LL/68284
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a young girl
n.d.
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.18
 
LL/68284

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LL/68285
George Day (Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, c. 1880s - 1890s (fl.))
Portrait of a girl
1880s-1890s
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.68
 
LL/68285

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LL/68286
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a man identified as ‘Uncle Gavin’
1880s-1890s
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.69
 
LL/68286

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LL/68287
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a small girl
1880s-1890s
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.71
 
LL/68287

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LL/68288
Arthur Brittlebank (London, 1873-1903 (fl.))
Portrait of a young woman
1877-1881
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.72
 
LL/68288

9 of 44
LL/68289
Anglo American Photo Company (Bristol, Birmingham and London)
Portrait of a bearded man
1880-1884
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.73
 
LL/68289

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LL/68290
W.H. Prestwich
Portrait of a boy wearing a bowler hat
1880-1884
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.74
 
LL/68290 [Further details available]

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LL/68291
J. Jewell (Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Portrait of a woman wearing a hat, mounted in a Christmas greetings decorated carte de visite
1880s-1890s
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.75
 
LL/68291 [Further details available]

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LL/35977
Sunbeam Gallery (Rochester, NY)
A uniformed soldier
1860s (ca)
Tintype, on carte de visite
 
Private collection of Laddy Kite
 
LL/35977 [Further details available]

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LL/113438
Sunbeam Gallery (Rochester, N.Y.)
Portrait of a woman
n.d.
Tintype, gem
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/113438

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LL/113403
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a woman
n.d.
Tintype, on carte de visite
 
Michael Cleveland, Past Reflections: A Collection of Historical Photographica
 
LL/113403 [Further details available]

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LL/9727
Ferotype preserver used on a small tintype within a larger carte-de-visite
n.d.
Packaging
 
Archives of Modern Conflict OR National Gallery of Canada
 
LL/9727

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LL/67887
Field (Artist, 112 W.Fifth St. Cin'ati.)
Little gem portrait of a man on a carte de visite mount
n.d.
Carte de visite, little gem, with preserver
 
Private collection of James V. Burke
 
LL/67887

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LL/66346
Unidentified photographer
Gemtype from Grant's 1868 presidential campaign
1868
Tintype, mounted on card
 
Private collection of Matthew Fleming
Current location unknown.
 
LL/66346 [Further details available]

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LL/74437
Unidentified photographers
Two men
n.d.
Tintypes, on carte de visite
 
George Eastman Museum
Museum accession, 1972.0079.0043
 
LL/74437

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LL/67557
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a young woman
n.d.
Tintype, in oval printed carte de visite mount
 
Private collection of Sandy Barrie
Lost in a flood in 2011.
 
LL/67557

20 of 44
LL/68281
James Frederick Lowrie (Liverpool, 1853-1906)
Portrait of a woman, mounted in a Christmas greetings to 'Uncle Alford' decorated carte de visite card
1880-1881
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.14
 
LL/68281

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LL/95229
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a yoiung woman in a paper sleeve printed with the message "A Merry Christmas To You."
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Wilfried Vandevelde
 
LL/95229

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LL/68276
W.J. Robinson, (American Gem Photography Studio of Cardiff and Portsmouth)
Portrait of a small girl in a bubble
1880s-1890s
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.8
 
LL/68276

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LL/68277
James Frederick Lowrie (Liverpool, 1853-1906)
Portrait of a woman
1880-1881
Tintype, gem-size, mounted in a decorated carte de visite
 
National Museums Scotland
History of Science, Howarth-Loomes Collection, Museum Reference: IL.2003.44.3.9
 
LL/68277

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LL/53148
Unidentified photographer
Unidentified cavalry soldier in Union uniform with sword
1861-1865
Tintype, gem, round
2.1 cm (dimeter)
 
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-31285 (digital file from original item), Call Number: AMB/TIN no. 2668 [P&P]
 
LL/53148

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LL/53151
Unidentified photographer
[Unidentified soldier in pendant]
1861-1865
Tintype, oval gem, pendant
 
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-27501 (digital file from original item), Call Number: AMB/TIN no. 2619 [P&P]
 
LL/53151

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LL/68659
Unidentified photographer
Business card for Fred Isenman, Violinist
n.d.
Tintype, business card
 
Private collection of Jan Schimmelman
 
LL/68659

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LL/68660
Unidentified photographer
Business card with portrait of a man
n.d.
Tintype, business card
2 x 3 1/4 ins
 
The Jeffrey Kraus Collection
Current whereabouts unknown (offered for sale 19 August 2016)
 
LL/68660 [Further details available]

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LL/76182
Unidentified photographer
Affection [Portrait of a woman within fan design]
n.d.
Tintype, on printed mount
 
Private collection of Jan Schimmelman
 
LL/76182

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LL/77145
Unidentified photographer(s)
Three unidentified men
1880-1889 (ca)
Tintypes (3), on mount
6.9 x 10.8 cm (mount)
 
State Library of Victoria
Accession no: H88.50/106-108
 
LL/77145

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LL/77144
Unidentified photographer
Bust, to left, woman's portrait mounted on hand decorated gift card
1856-1900 (ca)
Tintype, gift card
6 x 10 cm (mount)
 
State Library of Victoria
Accession no: H92.410/90
 
LL/77144

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LL/68661
Unidentified photographer
Card with portrait of a young woman
n.d.
Tintype, card
1 3/4 x 2 5/8 ins
 
The Jeffrey Kraus Collection
Current whereabouts unknown (offered for sale 19 August 2016)
 
LL/68661

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LL/76183
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a child
n.d.
Tintype, on printed mount
 
Private collection of Jan Schimmelman
 
LL/76183

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LL/76184
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a man
n.d.
Tintype, on printed mount
 
Private collection of Jan Schimmelman
 
LL/76184

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LL/79453
Unidentified photographer
"Add a photo calling card" with a tintype portrait of a man
n.d.
Calling card, with tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/79453

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LL/79454
Unidentified photographer
"Add a photo calling card" with a tintype portrait of a man
n.d.
Calling card, with tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/79454

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LL/79455
Unidentified photographer
"Add a photo calling card" with a tintype portrait of a man
n.d.
Calling card, with tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/79455

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LL/79456
Unidentified photographer
"Add a photo calling card" with a tintype portrait of a man
n.d.
Calling card, with tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/79456

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LL/79457
Unidentified photographer
"Add a photo calling card" with a tintype portrait of a man
n.d.
Calling card, with tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/79457

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LL/76181
Unidentified photographer
Earle's Retreat Falmouth
1869, 27 October (event)
Tintype, on printed mount
 
Private collection of Jan Schimmelman
 
LL/76181

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LL/74440
Unidentified photographer
Yours Truly - Calling card with small oval tintype portrait of woman
1875
Tintype, on card mount
1 x 0.8 cm (image) 3.4 x 6 cm (mount)
 
George Eastman Museum
Museum accession, 1978.0829.0020
 
LL/74440

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LL/79452
Unidentified photographer
"Add a photo postcard" with a tintype portrait of a woman
n.d.
Postcard, with tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/79452

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LL/84152
L.W. Carpenter
Label for "Gem Miniatures taken with the New Invented Camera, Finished in Ten Minutes, 75 cents per doz."
n.d.
Tintype, back
 
Private collection of Bill Jones
 
LL/84152

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LL/114266
Wood's Gem Gallery (Albany, N.Y.)
Label for "Wood's Gem Gallery, 496 Broadway, Albany, N,Y.)
n.d.
Back label, on tintype
 
Private collection of Robert E. Jackson
 
LL/114266

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Contents - Themes & Fragments
American Civil War (1861-1865) - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
American Civil War (1861-1865) - Soldiers of the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Events - Introduction to events
Fashion - Photo-jewelry: Pendants
Fashion - Umbrellas and parasols
Head rests and posing stands - Introduction to head rests and posing stands
Head rests and posing stands - Props, accessories and novelties: Head rests - illustrations
Interiors of photographic studios - Illustrations of the interiors of nineteenth century photographic shops and studios
Military - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Military - Soldiers of the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Military - Tintypes: Military
Non-paper objects - Photo-jewelry: Pendants
Photo-jewelry - Photo-jewelry: Pendants
Photographer, studio and distribution labels - Introduction to labels
Photographic studios - Illustrations of the interiors of nineteenth century photographic shops and studios
Politicians - Introduction to politicians
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Head rests - illustrations
Social life of photographs - Introduction to pricing
Supply houses and supplies - Preservers
Tintypes - Ferotype preservers
Tintypes - Gem tintypes
Tintypes - Paper sleeves and card mounts for tintypes
Tintypes - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Tintypes - Tintypes: Examples
Tintypes - Tintypes: Military
Tintypes - Tintypes: Objects

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