SOLD The Young Archeress! Wonderful 19th c. Tintype in Rare Standing Tintype Frame mechanical kaleidoscope set at night

set at night

configuring them in different ways

and holds its shape to some extent

I'm not sure how one would retrieve coins dropped inside

SOLD The Young Archeress! Wonderful 19th c. Tintype in Rare Standing Tintype Frame mechanical kaleidoscope set at nightTo me this tintype in beautiful and rare embossed brass tintype frame looks like just about the best Valentine ever. First this lovely young woman in her ribboned hat and dress with flounced plaid skirt, with well worn shoes, locket and brooch, and arm bands. And then this little studio prop of a bow and arrow, which, combined with the slightly trepidatious expression on her face, makes our young woman seem a far cry from Artemis, but completely