unusual antique tintype photo women winding yarn / occupational seamstresses? half plate man in work overalls holding

man in work overalls holding two paint brushes

1857 Boston

Around his waist is a visible cartridge belt

1870 CDV photograph of a 19th century man who looks exactly like Nic Cage

unusual antique tintype photo women winding yarn / occupational seamstresses? half plate man in work overalls holdingOriginal tintype, women in work aprons and bonnets, one seated, one standing. The standing one, who is wearing glasses, is holding a large spool (hank?) of yarn which the seated woman appears to be winding into a ball. This 3. 75" x 2. 75" tintype has light surface wear, but otherwise is in excellent antique condition, with NO bends. Shipping: Choice of First Class (flat photo mailer) or boxed Priority Mail.