A rare and historically significant pair of CDV-sized tintypes featuring mensterl performers, a theatrical practice that was popular during the 19th century. Each image captures a performer posed in a studio setting, dressed in exaggerated attire typical of minstrel shows, which were a dominant form of entertainment at the time. The male minstrel performer strikes a theatrical pose in formal evening wear, complete with a long tailcoat and white gloves, emphasizing a comic or exaggerated character. The performer, portraying a female character, wears a brightly patterned dress with an apron, bonnet, and dark gloves, suggesting a satirical or comedic domestic role. These tintypes represent an important, albeit controversial, chapter in American entertainment history, offering valuable context for collectors of early photography, theatrical ephemera, and cultural Americana.