1910s-20s snapshot. Private Collection.
This young man looks quite happy in his straw boater and bowtie. Isn’t his big smile infectious? This photograph is postcard size but a bit narrower. An early candid taken outdoors in the sunlight, perhaps a ‘selfie’? :) Of the period there aren’t too many informal pictures of people taken so close to the face.
Bundled up on a tintype. Private Collection.
(That scarf reminds me of Hogwarts ha ha)
This tintype is a 6th plate yet is taller than average. It measures 2.5″ by 4″.
Young hatted man. 1/6th plate tintype. Private Collection.
A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon a lot of 12 1/6th plate tintypes I acquired for $20 shipping included. This made my day! This cute teen posing for his portrait was part of the lot. He’s not wearing a collar or coat, his shirt sleeves rolled up. He looks unfazed, a bit bored or maybe just a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera. There’s no visible backdrop either.
‘Extase’ French postcard. Private Collection.
Another series of sexy French postcards with a beautiful kissing couple. This series has red borders with added glitter.
Publisher: P.F. Paris.
Teen in white cap. Private Collection.
This handsome boy is wearing the classic dapper look of the period with a striped tie and white wool cap. He looks mixed too, perhaps with some Asian, or Native American. He reminds me a lot of my brother when he was his age.
Bowlers And High Collars 