{"product_id":"1860-portrait-of-couple-tintype-picture","title":"1860 Portrait of Couple Tintype Picture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1860 Portrait of Couple Tintype Picture Antique in Good Condition, Visible Wear See Photos - Item gives period image of dress and disposition genuine to 1860s life in America.  The piece measures 3 1\/2\" x 2 1\/2\" ... \u003c\/strong\u003eThis striking Victorian-era Tintype captures a formal portrait of a couple from the mid-to-late 19th century, likely dating between 1865 and 1880 based on the clothing styles. The image is a classic example of the wet-plate collodion process on a thin sheet of lacquered iron, featuring a seated gentleman with a prominent mustache and a standing woman in a highly detailed, ruffled bodice and tiered skirt. A notable feature is the hand-painted scenic backdrop, a common studio element of the time that provided an atmospheric, idealized setting for the subjects. The clipped corners of the plate suggest it was originally housed in a decorative paper sleeve or a protective leather-bound case. As a \"dust to digital\" relic, this authentic piece of Americana serves as a hauntingly beautiful window into the personal history and fashion of the Civil War era, preserving the stoic expression and dignity of its subjects for over 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46195394609290,"sku":"58","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1860PortraitofCoupleTintypePicture.jpg?v=1744393978","url":"https:\/\/cardcoincomic.com\/products\/1860-portrait-of-couple-tintype-picture","provider":"Card Coin Comic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}