Circa 1890s-1900. 1/6th plate. Private Collection.
These romantic four got their picture taken on rocks in the outdoors. There’s such a positive, happy vibe to them. Though they are in nature it looks like they may have been at a city park, or at least near civilisation. They’re dressed city-like with bowties for the gents and white dresses for the ladies. My guess is they attended a happy semi-formal occasion and a photographer was hired to take pictures of the attendees.
I like seeing pictures of gents with their hat tilted far back. The one with the bowler looks like he’s cracking up about something. I love it when everyone smiles on tintypes. The ladies are gorgeous too. The guys are probably feeling lucky!
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Bowlers And High Collars 
May 7th, 2015 at 1:28 am
The chap in the bowler has a look of Stan Laurel about him ;-)
I agree they do look as if they’ve just had a great day out, another lovely picture.
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May 7th, 2015 at 1:32 am
Lol! He does have the same smile!
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