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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Cereus17, post: 10498232, member: 84316&quot;]Hi,</p><p>I&#039;m hoping that there are some antique photo collectors here who can help me with information about this tintype - specifically about the design of the mat. Googling hasn&#039;t helped.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a sixth plate. The case measures about 3 ⅝&quot; by 3 ⅛&quot;. The photo is behind glass. The front of the case is missing.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the close ups you can see two motifs on the mat - a bald eagle (sort of) repeated in the upper corners, and in the top center an American flag crossed with what appears to be a union jack. (?)</p><p><br /></p><p>I wonder if there&#039;s a specific style name for this mat. I wonder if there&#039;s any reference guide to various styles of tintype mats and cases. I&#039;ve included a photo of the case back.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m guessing that this dates from the around the 1860s. (But if you have insights about the approximate date please let me know.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Note: I&#039;ve identified this as a tintype because it will attract a magnet.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]527936[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527937[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527938[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527939[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]527940[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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