Luminous-Lint - for collectors and connoisseurs of fine photography
Home > PhV > Contents > Tintypes: Backgrounds and foregrounds
LL/99445
Unidentified photographer
A Posing Chair
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Robert E. Jackson
 
LL/99445

1 of 63
LL/80268
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a standing man with background, chair and posing stand
1864-1866 (revenue stamp)
Tintype
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/80268 [Further details available]

2 of 63
LL/11349
Unidentified photographer
Child in front of a painted backdrop
n.d.
Tintype, 1/2 plate
 
Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc
Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (47 / 69)
 
LL/11349

3 of 63
LL/112555
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a young girl standing in front of a folk art painted background
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Christopher Steiner
 
LL/112555

4 of 63
LL/79379
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a woman with a Napoleon statue in front of a mill scene backdrop
n.d.
Tintype
 
Burns Americana
 
LL/79379

5 of 63
LL/60635
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a woman
n.d.
Tintype, 1/6 plate, tint on cheek
 
Private collection of Michael Rhodes
 
LL/60635

6 of 63
LL/67959
Unidentified photographer
A man in a woods themed studio setting with a large cowboy hat with the brim turned up.
n.d.
Tintype, clipped
 
Cowan's Auctions, Inc
American History, 1 August 2016, lot: 198
 
LL/67959

7 of 63
LL/80331
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a man standing infront of a painted backdrop and a prop fence or gate with a small bust
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/80331

8 of 63
LL/91860
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait with a background and props that appear to include two taxidermied deer heads
n.d.
Tintype
 
Bazar Nadar / Wouter Lambrechts
 
LL/91860

9 of 63
LL/43297
Unidentified photographer
A young lad posed on painted prop horse
n.d.
Tintype
2 1/2 x 3 5/8 ins
 
Capitol Gallery
 
LL/43297

10 of 63
LL/78205
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a woman posed in a window
n.d.
Tintype, hand-painted
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/78205

11 of 63
LL/11979
Unidentified photographer
Man with a Marlin Rifle and Pistol
1880 (ca)
Tintype, tinted
5 x 7 in
 
Carl Mautz Vintage Photographs
Courtesy of Carl Mautz
 
LL/11979

12 of 63
LL/69900
Unidentified photographer (American)
Two young women posed in front of studio backdrop, light reflector at side
1890 (ca)
Tintype
9 x 6.3 cm
 
George Eastman Museum
Gift of Stephen Ashley, 2004.0350.0002
 
LL/69900

13 of 63
LL/67958
Unidentified photographer
Armed Man in Buckskins Facing Off Against Bear
n.d.
Tintype, 1/2 plate
 
Cowan's Auctions, Inc
American History, 1 August 2016, lot: 198
 
LL/67958

14 of 63
LL/66291
Unidentified photographer
Ocupational of an apple salesman, E.S. or E.Z. Chatters
n.d.
Tintype
 
Capitol Gallery
Spring 2016 auction, Lot: 37
 
LL/66291 [Further details available]

15 of 63
LL/61622
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a young man
n.d.
Tintype, hand-painted, full plate
 
Private collection of Christopher Schwer
 
LL/61622

16 of 63
LL/44760
Unidentified photographer
Civil War Soldier
1861-1865
Tintype, full plate, hand-coloured
 
Cornell University Library
 
LL/44760 [Further details available]

17 of 63
LL/74427
Unidentified photographer
Soldier, hands resting on saber, with elaborate backdrop
1862 (ca)
Tintype, 1/4 plate, with applied colour
8.3 x 5.8 cm
 
George Eastman Museum
Purchase, 1969.0208.0027
 
LL/74427

18 of 63
LL/83811
Ansel R. Butts
An American Civil War cavalryman with the Benton Barracks photographers backdrop of Ansel R. Butts
n.d.
Tintype, 1/8 plate
 
Private collection of David Yunt
 
LL/83811

19 of 63
LL/79084
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of an American Civil War soldier in front of a military background
n.d.
Tintype
 
The Jeffrey Kraus Collection
 
LL/79084

20 of 63
LL/74607
Unidentified photographer
Civil War soldier in "zouave" uniform
1863 (ca)
Tintype, 1/4 plate, with applied colour
8.4 x 6 cm
 
George Eastman Museum
Gift of Mr. C. Quinn, 1981.2678.0001
 
LL/74607

21 of 63
LL/116935
Unidentified photographer
[Unidentified African American boy standing in front of painted backdrop showing American flag and tents ; campaign button with portraits of Lincoln on one side and Johnson on the opposite side are attached to inside cover of case]
1861-1865
Tintype, 1/6 plate
 
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-ppmsca-36463 (digital file from original, tonality adjusted) LC-DIG-ppmsca-26463 (digital file from original item), Library of Congress Control Number: 2010648377, Call Number/Physical Location: AMB/TIN no. 2178 [P&P]
 
LL/116935

22 of 63
LL/37638
Unidentified photographer
Civil War sailor, full-length studio portrait, facing front, seated in front of a painted backdrop showing nautical scene, right arm resting on table draped with an American flag
1860s
Tintype
 
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Reproduction Number: LC-USZC4-12359 (color film copy transparency)
 
LL/37638

23 of 63
LL/30947
Unidentified photographer
Dreams of Childhood
n.d.
Tintype
 
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs
Courtesy of Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs (Skylight Gallery Catalog 27, October, 23, 2008 #39)
 
LL/30947 [Further details available]

24 of 63
LL/42749
Unidentified photographer
A girl sitting in a posing chair
n.d.
Tintype, 1/6 plate
 
J. Cosmas Vintage Photography
 
LL/42749

25 of 63
LL/83771
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a girl standing in front of a painted background
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/83771

26 of 63
LL/64593
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a girl with a wand
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Graham Pilecki
 
LL/64593

27 of 63
LL/82617
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait with a primitive background
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/82617

28 of 63
LL/63084
Unidentified photographer
"The Greatest Show on"
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/63084

29 of 63
LL/79053
Unidentified photographer
Family portrait with a board floor and an outdoor background
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/79053

30 of 63
LL/52489
Holly's Galleries (Rye, New York)
Portrait of two Iroquois youths. Man on right is Arthur C. Parker (also called Ga-wa-so-wa-neh, Cattaraugus Seneca, 1881-1955), who became a well-known archaeologist
1900 (ca)
Tintype
 
National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution
Catalog number: P23470
 
LL/52489

31 of 63
LL/61177
Unidentified photographer
Women Washing and drying dishes
n.d.
Tintype, 1/4 plate (oversized)
 
Private collection of Jules Martino
 
LL/61177

32 of 63
LL/42373
Unidentified photographer
Portrait de deux hommes devant un décor de cascade
1860-1900
Tintype, ferrotypie
12.7 x 8.8 cm
 
Musée français de la Photographie
Inventory no: 2009.18.55
 
LL/42373

33 of 63
LL/84302
Unidentified photographer
[Baby sitting in front of a seaside background]
1860-1920
Tintype
 
International Center of Photography (ICP)
Accession No. 2014.77.31
 
LL/84302

34 of 63
LL/84303
Unidentified photographer
[Woman and man posing in front of a painted backdrop]
1860-1920
Tintype
 
International Center of Photography (ICP)
Accession No. 2017.77.70
 
LL/84303

35 of 63
LL/84304
Unidentified photographer
[Woman and man posing in front of a painted backdrop]
1860-1920
Tintype
 
International Center of Photography (ICP)
Accession No. 2014.77.77
 
LL/84304

36 of 63
LL/84305
Unidentified photographer
[Man standing in front of a painted backdrop]
1860-1920
Tintype
 
International Center of Photography (ICP)
Accession No. 2014.77.11
 
LL/84305

37 of 63
LL/84306
Unidentified photographer
[Unidentified woman at “beach”]
1880 (ca)
Tintype
 
International Center of Photography (ICP)
Accession No. 2009.3.1
 
LL/84306

38 of 63
LL/24289
Unidentified photographer
Ladies' hairstyles
1880 (ca)
Tintype
7 x 5 in
 
Private collection of Andrew Daneman
 
LL/24289

39 of 63
LL/34314
Unidentified photographer
Unidentified woman standing next to a fence with a Niagara Falls backdrop in rear
1870s (ca)
Tintype
9.3 x 6.1 cm
 
Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada/PA-147753
 
LL/34314 [Further details available]

40 of 63
LL/80245
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a woman
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/80245

41 of 63
LL/80247
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a woman
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Jerilyn Marshall
 
LL/80247

42 of 63
LL/80456
Unidentified photographer
Four women with a window painted background
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/80456

43 of 63
LL/80297
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a woman
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of John S. Rochon
 
LL/80297

44 of 63
LL/126062
Unidentified photographer
Portrait of a woman in front of a painted background
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/126062

45 of 63
LL/80253
Unidentified photographer
A standing couple, the woman in mourning clothes, with a large pelt
n.d.
Tintype, 1/4 plate
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/80253

46 of 63
LL/80254
Unidentified photographer
A standing woman in full/deep mourning
n.d.
Tintype, 1/2
 
Private collection of Karen Hendrix
 
LL/80254

47 of 63
LL/55588
Unidentified photographer
Sign and possibly background painters
n.d.
Tintype
 
Collection Jim Linderman - Dull Tool Dim Bulb
 
LL/55588 [Further details available]

48 of 63
LL/55589
Unidentified photographer
Background painter
n.d.
Tintype
 
Collection Jim Linderman - Dull Tool Dim Bulb
 
LL/55589 [Further details available]

49 of 63
LL/119713
Unidentified photographer
A group portrait with the top edge of the "starry night" backdrop visible
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Christopher Steiner
 
LL/119713

50 of 63
LL/54963
Unidentified photographer
Tintype studio with painted backdrop, chair and posing clamp
1860 (ca)
Tintype
 
Collection Jim Linderman - Dull Tool Dim Bulb
 
LL/54963

51 of 63
LL/80318
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of seated man in a posing chair with a background showing the Statue of Liberty, New York
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/80318

52 of 63
LL/94994
Unidentified photographer (Belgian?)
Man, woman and child in boat, made on a visit to the Belgian coast
1885
Tintype
9 x 6 cm
 
Private collection of Wilfried Vandevelde
 
LL/94994

53 of 63
LL/112239
Geo. W. Stevens (Sacandaga Park, New York)
Portrait of two women fishing with a boat foreground
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Andrew Daneman
 
LL/112239

54 of 63
LL/32292
Unidentified photographer
Taking the Air at Rockaway Beach
n.d.
Tintype, 1/4 plate, detail
4.25 x 3.25 in (image)
 
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs - Auction (Skylight Gallery Catalog 28,April 30, 2009, #33)
 
LL/32292 [Further details available]

55 of 63
LL/6921
Unidentified photographer
Two women & man in studio prop boat [Possibly Samuel Castner Sr., 1798-1879]
1875 (ca)
Tintype
10.8 x 15.7 cm
 
George Eastman Museum
Courtesy of George Eastman House, Gift of 3M Company, ex-collection Louis Walton Sipley (GEH NEG: 25067)
 
LL/6921

56 of 63
LL/80381
Unidentified photographer
Four men with a balloon foreground and background
n.d.
Tintype
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/80381

57 of 63
LL/40998
Unidentified photographer
Two men in Stanley Steamer runabout at Niagara Falls with painted backdrop
1900
Tintype, 1/2 plate
 
Private collection of Andrew Daneman
 
LL/40998

58 of 63
LL/43849
W.H. Pearce
The edge of a painted background
n.d.
Tintype, paper sleeve
 
Private collection
 
LL/43849

59 of 63
LL/83745
Unidentified photographer
Studio portrait of a dog in front of a painted background of a landscape
n.d.
Tintype, 1/4 plate
 
Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus
 
LL/83745

60 of 63
LL/28228
Unidentified photographer
Up Up and Away - two top-hatted men in a mock balloon draped with flags
n.d.
Tintype
 
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs
Skylight Gallery (Auction #26)
 
LL/28228 [Further details available]

61 of 63
LL/84744
Charles E. Hovey (Cleveland, Ohio)
Studio portrait with a comic foreground
1888-1890
Tintype
 
Private collection of Christopher Steiner
 
LL/84744 [Further details available]

62 of 63
LL/83158
Unidentified photographer
A portrait of a man with San Francisco Cliff House in the background
1890 (ca)
Tintype, hand-painted
10 x 14 ins
 
Private collection of Steven S. Powers
 
LL/83158

63 of 63
63 images
Years
1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849
1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860
1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871
1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882
1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893
1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904
1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915
1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926
1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937
1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948
1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970
1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Contents - Themes & Fragments
Air transportation - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Balloons
American Civil War (1861-1865) - Patriotic and military backgrounds for portraits during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
American Civil War (1861-1865) - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
American Civil War (1861-1865) - Soldiers of the American Civil War (1861-1865)
American Civil War (1861-1865) - The Photographic History of the Civil War
Back - Portrait: Parts of the body: Back: Groups
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Backgrounds used in nineteenth century photographic studios
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Backgrounds: Landscapes
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Backgrounds: Transportation
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Conclusions to backgrounds and foregrounds
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Foregrounds: Windows
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Introduction to backgrounds and foregrounds
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Manufacturers and painters of studio backgrounds
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Patriotic and military backgrounds for portraits during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Balloons
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Boats
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Cars
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Tintypes: Backgrounds and foregrounds
Backgrounds and foregrounds - Water as an element in studio backgrounds and foregrounds
Balloons, airships and dirigibles - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Balloons
Belgium - Introduction to photography in Belgium
Boats, canoes and kayaks - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Boats
Bon Tons - W.H. Pearce: The Forest Home & Algonquin Bon Ton Tent
California - California: Cliff House
Cars - Cars
Cars - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Cars
Chairs and sofas - Props, accessories and novelties: Chairs
Children - Children in nineteenth century photography
Colour - Introduction to hand-painted photographs
Composition - Backgrounds: Transportation
Composition - Foregrounds: Windows
Composition - Introduction to backgrounds and foregrounds
Domesticated animals - Dogs
Fabricated realities - Introduction to backgrounds and foregrounds
Fabricated realities - Introduction to fabricated realities
Hair - Parts of the body: Hair
Hand-painted photographs - Introduction to hand-painted photographs
Hand-painted photographs - Painted tintypes
Head rests and posing stands - Props, accessories and novelties: Head rests - photographs
Interiors of photographic studios - Backgrounds used in nineteenth century photographic studios
Interiors of photographic studios - Photographs of the interiors of photographic shops and studios
Land transportation - Cars
Land transportation - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Cars
Leisure - Tintypes: Leisure
Military - Introduction to military portraits
Military - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Military - Soldiers of the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Military - Tintypes: Military
Native Americans - Tintypes: Ethnic: Native Americans
New York - New York City: The Statue of Liberty
New York - Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls
Occupational - Occupationals of women
Occupational - Sailors
Occupations and roles - Tintypes: Occupationals
Painting on photographs - Painted tintypes
Patriotism - Flags
Pets - Dogs
Photographic studios - Photographs of the interiors of photographic shops and studios
Photographing art - sculpture - New York City: The Statue of Liberty
Portrait - Tintypes: Portraits
Props - Introduction to studio properties, accessories and novelties
Props - Nineteenth century Photographic Studios - Properties, accessories and novelties
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Chairs
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Head rests - photographs
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Rustic fences, gates, trees and stumps
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Tables
Props - Props, accessories and novelties: Toys
Reflectors - Reflectors
Rustic fences, gates, trees and stumps - Props, accessories and novelties: Rustic fences, gates, trees and stumps
Studio lighting - Reflectors
Studio necessities - Backgrounds used in nineteenth century photographic studios
Tables - Props, accessories and novelties: Tables
Tintypes - Painted tintypes
Tintypes - Paper sleeves and card mounts for tintypes
Tintypes - Reasons for the popularity of the tintype during the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Tintypes - Tintypes: Backgrounds and foregrounds
Tintypes - Tintypes: Ethnic: Native Americans
Tintypes - Tintypes: Examples
Tintypes - Tintypes: Leisure
Tintypes - Tintypes: Military
Tintypes - Tintypes: Occupationals
Tintypes - Tintypes: Photographic studios
Tintypes - Tintypes: Photographica
Tintypes - Tintypes: Portraits
Tintypes - W.H. Pearce: The Forest Home & Algonquin Bon Ton Tent
Toys - Props, accessories and novelties: Toys
Transportation - Backgrounds: Transportation
Water and waterfalls - Niagara Falls
Water and waterfalls - Water as an element in studio backgrounds and foregrounds
Water transportation - Studio backgrounds and foregrounds: Boats

/* ____________________________________________________________________________ END OF FUNCTIONS ____________________________________________________________________________ */