African Americana

Sixth plate tintype. Housed in a full pressed paper case. Female subject stands next to large studio prop made to look like a rock formation, resting one of her hands upon what appears to be a book or handbag of some kind. (Surface scratching and some bending to plate, spotting to mat; unsealed.) -- Sixth plate tintype featuring a baby reclining in a chair with a shocked or frightened look upon her face. (Some surface wear, with discoloration to edges.)

[With:] 2 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. copy paper photograph attached to paper mat. Female subject wears a hat and holds what appears to be a small stack of papers. Her dress is tinted blue and the background is tinted green (light surface wear).