Handsome, Blushing Men in Boots, Nicely Scratchy and Atmospheric 19th Century Tintype Pierre Denys de Montfort with dozens of alphabets included

with dozens of alphabets included in it

Since finding a very elaborate one in Nashville a few months ago

Very good vintage condition overall and structurally very sound with some scattered lost/split stitches as pictured

I really love the design of these vintage blocks

Handsome, Blushing Men in Boots, Nicely Scratchy and Atmospheric 19th Century Tintype Pierre Denys de Montfort with dozens of alphabets includedI love how relaxed and also full of attitude these two look. And how the hand and forearm of the standing man rests on the shoulder of the seated one. I might take them as co conspirators in some scheme yet to unfold. (I've been watching Deadwood and they feel like they might be about to arrive in town, plot in hand!) With what looks to be a partial view of a dresser at near right, shirts or uniforms hanging. The dealer I purchased this from