Another Beautifully Spare Antique Occupational Tintype: Handsome Young Leatherworker tugua nut netsuke and in another the following

and in another the following verse is added

very small

I would just hang it on the wall and appreciate its beauty

8 7/8" t x 5 1/4" w (I seem to have forgotten to measure the depth but would say 3" or so

I'm not sure on the age or origins of this piece

Another Beautifully Spare Antique Occupational Tintype: Handsome Young Leatherworker tugua nut netsuke and in another the followingAnother beauty, so young and handsome. Between that hat and heavy apron, I believe most like a tanner and there is a tool in his hand, a bit hard to see, but I might guess an awl. With hand tinted pink cheeks. Super striking and looks very serious about his craft! 2 x 3 1 4 and in good antique condition.