a trio of sitters on a tintype in the mid 1800s
Toronto. As collectors of photographica know, tintypes have been around for years as a cheap means to capture a likeness (mid 1800s to mid 1900s). Easily mailed – no glass to break – and fast to make, tintypes became popular at vacation locales like seasides, fairs, carnivals, and even on the summer streets to capture the likeness of visitors.
I picked up this tintype (at left) about 47 years ago at one of our fairs. Photographica collectors can augment their collections at our 2025 events, Our fall fair is next on the agenda on October 19th.
The fair poster is shown in the PHSC News 25-7 and will be posted here with details closer to the event. Mark your calendar and make sure you visit our famous fall fair!
