Antique Young Postal Carrier Occupational Quarterplate Tintype antique American wirework High back: 4 7/8" x

High back: 4 7/8" x 3 7/8" w x 3 1/4" d

but with aura

and hence an easier carrying forward of the past into the future

though I'm not entirely certain about that

I resisted opening it

Antique Young Postal Carrier Occupational Quarterplate Tintype antique American wirework High back: 4 7/8" xIt has really become the case that I really love nothing more than a great tintype portrait, and there are a few today that make me consider dealing in nothing but tintypes! This guy is one of those. I take this as an occupational portrait, and though I'm not completely certain I presume he's a mail carrier, with his cap perched at his side atop his satchel, and a roll of papers just to the left of that. Both rest atop what looks to be hand painted