Cross legged on low chair. Tintype. Private Collection.
This young gent with a hint of a smile looks relaxed on this low chair. It makes him look tall. I’m not sure what the backdrop is supposed to represent, maybe a fireplace. The checkered flower design to the right is a mystery, a creative wall decoration most likely.
Bowlers And High Collars 
September 6th, 2015 at 6:23 pm
I would say definitely a fireplace. It is a funny idea to pose someone of this size on such a low chair and the bunched-up rug seems to be an odd choice, too. He has a gorgeous face. Just lovely to gaze into his soulful eyes!
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September 6th, 2015 at 7:28 pm
He seems like a nice guy :). And yes, it all seems a bit thrown together. Usually studio portrait settings are much neater. And the chair looks old and tattered!
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September 7th, 2015 at 1:31 am
This was most likely taken outside or in a makeshift studio, as tintypes were generally not taken using a flash. They were a cheap alternative to photos on paper and flash photography was very expensive at the time.
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September 7th, 2015 at 1:34 am
Hadn’t finished that comment and away it went! Anyway, natural light was necessary and tintypes were often taken by itinerant photographers. I guess the shabbiness of the props underlines that, if I have that right!
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