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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 253

Tintype of Woman and Two Children in Garden Setting

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Tintype photograph in CDV format depicting a woman and two children posed outdoors within dense garden foliage, likely dating to the late 19th century. The image shows applied hand tinting, with subtle coloration visible on the figures and scattered among the surrounding leaves. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

The central figure, a woman wearing a dark hat and patterned dress, sits slightly behind two children who are positioned at either side of her. One child wears a lighter-toned garment with a hat, while the other appears in a darker outfit, both partially framed by thick vegetation. The group is set in front of a wooden fence that runs horizontally through the scene, with trees and layered greenery rising behind them.

Additional details include the heavy growth of ivy or low garden plants filling the foreground, small touches of red tinting among the leaves, and the soft, slightly overexposed quality typical of outdoor tintype exposures. The composition places the figures emerging from the foliage, creating a naturalistic yet carefully arranged portrait. No printed or handwritten text is visible.

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