BST Auctions Fall Auction 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2019
19th century (likely 1890's) football tintype showing a two players in period uniforms and what appear to be nose guards.. "A tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype, is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel and used as the support for the photographic emulsion". Football tintypes, as a group, are truly rare football collectibles. This example measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/2".
1800's Vintage Football Tintype Style Photo with Two Players
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