Indoor studio portrait of two armed men. Tintype, 2 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. Uncased.

An intriguing portrait depicting two men posed face-to-face in a three-quarters length view. On the left stands a youthful, clean-shaven young man; opposite to him, an older, bearded man. Each holds a small pistol, subtly pointed towards the other in what appears to be a staged, theatrical manner. Perhaps a father/son portrait reflecting their shared passion for firearms. 

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