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Tintype, unidentified

An inventory of the item at Syracuse University


Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 21 Feb 2023



Biographical History

A tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype, is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel and used as the support for the photographic emulsion. Tintypes were most widespread during the 1860s and 1870s, being cheap, easy, and fast to produce.

The original owner of this particular tintype was Charles E. Williams, who received a bachelor's and master’s degrees from Syracuse University School of Forestry in the late 1930s.


Scope and Contents of the Collection

This Tintype, unidentified, is a rear view of a large three-story building and grounds (possibly a school, hotel, or resort), with 20-30 Black and white men and women standing in and around the building.


Arrangement of the Collection

Single item.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions:

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Use Restrictions:

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.


Subject Headings

Subjects

African Americans -- Pictorial works.
Architecture -- 19th century.

Genres and Forms

Tintypes.

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Tintype, unidentified,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift of John Fuller, on behalf of Dr. Patricia Williams.


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