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Day one of Fleischer's 2026 Spring premier auction includes early American artifacts, documents, signatures, ephemera, and weaponry. Rare material relating to African American history is featured, as well as fine examples of antique photography.
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Lot 355

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] Five (5) Tintypes of Occupationals

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$100

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A grouping of five (5) uncased studio view tintypes of men in their different occupations. Views include: 

 

1. Tintype full-length studio view. Uncased 2 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. 

A fine full-length view of two musicians, posed with a studio backdrop, displaying their instruments. The gentleman to the left of the photograph is pictured wearing an elegant suit and a standing bass in his arms, bow at the ready to begin playing. On the right sits a gentleman, finely dressed, with a violin resting on his lap. A trombone rests at their feet. They both are staring directly at the photographer's lens.

 

2. Tintype full-length studio view. Uncased: 2 x 3 1/8th in.

A full-length view of two young men, dressed in suits and top hats, posed in a studio with one leg propped ip against cement bricks. They clink together two glasses brimming with beer. The man two the left holds an expression of amusement. His foot is resting next to a rocking melodeon of which a rabbit statue is resting upon. The gentleman to the right of the photograph holds a cigarette in his mouth. A hint of mischievousness can be observed between both individuals. 

 

3. Tintype three quarter-length studio view. Uncased: 2 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. 

A charming three quarter-length studio view of a cobbler, posed in the action of mending a shoe. Staring directly at the photographer's lens, he is dressed in a brimmed hat, collared shirt, and a striped work apron. Resting upon his lap is an overturned leather shoe. 

 

4. Tintype full-length studio view. Uncased: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

A father and his sons, a family of hunters, posed in a studio with a dog resting at their feet. In the middle is seated their father, dressed in hunting clothes. A double-barrel shotgun rests in his hand, propped against his shoulder. Bullets are lined up underneath, attached to his vest. The two boys flanking him, assumedly his sons, are dressed similar in trousers, coats, and hats. The boy to the left carries a string of dead rabbits, while the boy to his right carries a string of dead pheasant. 

 

5. Tintype full-length studio view. Uncased: 2 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. 

A man in full view, dressed in trousers, buttoned jacket, and a brimmed hat, stands posed in a studio. In one hand, he holds a large ceramic jug. To the opposite hand, he loosely holds a large beer stein. A pleasing view. 

 

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