Side Glancing Woman in a Bonnet, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype of Folk Art Painting ink landscapes ) I believe this one

) I believe this one likely dates to the early 20th century

An elegant form with perfect patina

Around the perimeter of each canister

I have found early examples of these that date to the late 19th century and I believe the larger of the two

though if you are interested only in specific pieces

Side Glancing Woman in a Bonnet, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype of Folk Art Painting ink landscapes ) I believe this oneThe latest example in my ongoing quest for photographs of paintings and what a face on this woman, carried forward from folk art painted portrait to tintype, and with the smoky ground, lighter hard left edge, and clipped corners making it feel almost as if she were trapped inside a box forever! I love her side cast gaze, and prominent nose, and pinkened cheeks, but most of all I love the play between the ruffle of her bonnet as it crosses her forehead