Three Stoic Swimmers with Painted Backdrop, Antique Tintype fine cut paper Hinges in excellent shape

Hinges in excellent shape

I do believe it's the most stunning 19th century penmanship notebook I've had

so how much competition there was for the top spot is unknown

albumen photo stereoview featuring a peacock and peahen might make a pretty nice valentine

and yarn drawings recently

Three Stoic Swimmers with Painted Backdrop, Antique Tintype fine cut paper Hinges in excellent shapeI just really like these three can't quite tell if their heads are sticking through the backdrop to join with printed bodies or not! With plenty of scratches and aging to the tintype, which in this case I think makes it better and all the more atmospheric. 3 3 4 x 2 1 2. Clipped corners and all over wear and scratching as evident, no major bends.