Young Child with Mother's Arm and Patterned Drape, Antique Tintype hand-painted dog Wonderful dry wood patina

Wonderful dry wood patina

and the lug handles on the sides I think made to be strung in order to wear it

that dress

and a small image of Shoulao

Young Child with Mother's Arm and Patterned Drape, Antique Tintype hand-painted dog Wonderful dry wood patinaI love this one for the painterliness of the background in contrast to the bright white of this child's dress, and for the child's face and expression too, but especially for the arm of the hidden mother for me the perfect gesture that balances protective presence and proximity while also just letting the child be. As a mother should. 3 1 2" x 2 1 2", good condition.