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Antique Western Cowboy Laborer Shield Bib Front Work Shirt 1890 Tintype Photo
Western Cowboy Laborer Shield Bib Front Work Shirt 1890 Tintype Photo
Item Specifics:
- Type: Tintype
- Format: 1/6 Plate
- Subject: Western Cowboy / Laborer
- Date of Creation: 1880-1899
- Framing: Unframed
- Color: Black & White / Sepia
- 2 9/16" x 3 7/8"
Description:
Offered is a striking, original 1/6 plate antique tintype photograph from the late 19th century (circa 1880s-1890s). The portrait features a rugged, working-class man or Western cowboy posing in a professional photo studio.
He is wearing a classic late-Victorian "shield-front" or "bib-front" pullover work shirt—a durable style famously favored by frontiersmen, cowboys, and railroad workers on the American frontier. He is styled with rugged utility trousers and suspenders. The image features a wonderfully detailed painted studio backdrop including a faux-architectural mantelpiece. The crispness of his expression and the details of his work attire make this a fantastic addition to any collection of Western Americana or early photography.
Condition:
Good antique condition. This loose 1/6 plate tintype features a clear, sharp portrait with wonderful contrast. Please note there is a small, shallow postal hand-stamp indentation from historical mailing (visible when tilted in the light), which is typical for unhoused images sent by mail in the 19th century. Edges are raw with no frame or case. No identification on reverse. Please see high-resolution scans for precise details.
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This is not a reproduction or a copy
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