[WESTERN AMERICANA]. 10 tintypes of cowboys and other characters, incl. armed scout.

10 loose tintypes ranging in size from 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. to 4 x 2 1/2 in., including the following highlights:

3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. lightly hand-colored tintype portrait of possible scout wearing a fringed buckskin jacket and pants, holding what may be a Model 1873 Winchester lever action carbine. Housed inside frame with cover glass and velvet mat (partial loss to emulsion near lower margin as a result of cover glass previously sticking to plate, frame unsealed). -- Ninth plate tintype portrait of a young man with a long hairstyle, wearing a wide-brimmed hat. He holds what may be a playing card in his hand. Housed in pressed-paper case (fully separated at hinge). -- 8 seated portraits of cowboys and other compelling characters of varying ages, many wearing wide-brimmed hats. Notable subjects include a young cowboy wearing a large cravat and another young cowboy wearing a checkered shirt and vest.

Together, 10 tintypes.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition generally good to very good. Some tintypes with creasing to plates. Few with light surface abrasions.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

To request further details about this lot, please email conditionreports@freemansauction.com

American Historical Ephemera and Photography

[WESTERN AMERICANA]. 10 tintypes of cowboys and other characters, incl. armed scout.

Lot Description

Condition Report

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup