Old Tintype Photo

I decided to upload an old photo that I have found due to a cool group I have just discovered.

According to my father, this is a picture of my great grandmother and great grandfather (all the way to the right.) What makes this a great find is that it is an official tintype photo. I love it! My great grandfather was born in 1882 and he is not more than 25 in this photo. Thought I'd share a rare find. : )

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méndez says:

WOW
Great photo, I would loved tha some of them...
GREAT

Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner!
Please add this photo to
flickr.com/groups/bwphotoaward/ Feel free to post this wonderful photo into our weekly and/ or monthly competition

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Go Sox 33 says:

Mendez - Thanks for your invite! Should I add it to the B/W group even though I did not take this ... obviously whoever is long since past! lol
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

otisourcat says:

This is a tintype, not a daguerreotype. The dags are much older and have silvery, mirror-like surface. They always come enclosed in a case, behind glass, because exposure to air makes them tarnish..... Still how great to have a photo from way back in your family history. Be sure to pass the info along to the next generations.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Go Sox 33 says:

Otisourcat - Ooooh! Thanks for the clarification. I'll change the title right now! I love old photos!!! And I love when Flickr members are kind and offer suggestions and help along the way. Thank you kindly!
I have LOTS of old shots that I scanned from my parents. They have been pretty good at letting me know who the majority of them are. There are still some that are unknown. Still cool to have.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Go Sox 33 says:

Thanks to those who have faved this picture. It is definitely up there with my faves. : )
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Behind 12 Strings says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vintage In The Park, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

I would love for you to join my group.
above is an invite for the photo, but you may post as many vintage photos as you wish
eddie~
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Go Sox 33 says:

Behind 12 Strings - Thank you kindly. I've added it. : )
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

alieneyesation says:

I love looking at old family photos. I wish there were more of my own ancestors, but there are vey few. Btw, we use the same camera, and MY macro EF 100 is also my favorite lens....just need more practice for better pictures.....
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

cirebanks says:

Hello, your old photos are great, I would like to invite you to join www.myclassicfamily.com
My Classic Family is a network community where you can Showcase your classic family photos and videos, I hope you like it.

Thanks
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Simple Retouch says:

Beautiful picture ;)))))
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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