Early, Ultra Sharp Cased Tintype of Bored Looking, Finely Dressed Young Woman blood disks There is a tiny mend

There is a tiny mend in blue thread at the near end of the tape (I think just a reinforcement to prevent fraying when gripping

with a bit of staining to the linen and evident

though I have no idea whence he came

with hollow bases

I like that it looks like a cross

Early, Ultra Sharp Cased Tintype of Bored Looking, Finely Dressed Young Woman blood disks There is a tiny mendUltra sharp and crystal clear with rich detail and tonality, this cased photo is I believe a tintype, under glass though it is sealed and so I haven't opened it. I just love her, looking bored and a bit dejected, but very pretty, and finely dressed, with cameo at her neck, black ribbons at her wrists, and a ring on her index figure. Feels like being 14 or 15 to me! With her elbow resting on a side table covered in floral fabric, and ruffles at the end