Spare, Painterly Antique Tintype of Young Girl swiss game 3" long x 2" wide

3" long x 2" wide x 1 3/8" tall

so I'd guess this dates to around then

surely darkened some over time

and while no specific town or state is noted

and especially those with overt repairs that show the care and creativity of their prior owners--of which this is a great example

Spare, Painterly Antique Tintype of Young Girl swiss game 3" long x 2" wideThis 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,