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RARE victorian antique ghost mother and child tintype photograph. oddity LOOK
RARE victorian antique ghost mother and child tintype photograph. oddity LOOK
RARE victorian antique ghost mother and child tintype photograph. oddity LOOK
RARE victorian antique ghost mother and child tintype photograph. oddity LOOK
RARE victorian antique ghost mother and child tintype photograph. oddity LOOK

RARE victorian antique ghost mother and child tintype photograph. oddity LOOK

$ 3.69

Availability: 82 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    RARE victorian antique ghost mother and child tintype photograph. LOOK. Shipped with USPS First Class. up for auction is an original victorian circa 1890 s tintype featuring a seated child being positioned by a "ghost mother". this practice is no doubt unusual to us now, but in the time period the cameras used had exceptionally slow shutter/exposure time to capture the image. as was the practice often mother's would be "disguised" by fabric or a drape and inconspicuously hold the child in position for the image to be captured. it give the image an overall odd feel but it was effective. this is an original period tintype and is in overall ex condition. a neat not often seen piece of history with a bit of a creepy feel. please feel free to ask questions. PLEASE check out my other listings for similar period items. THANKS for looking!