Three Stoic Swimmers with Painted Backdrop, Antique Tintype fine cut paper I do believe it's the

I do believe it's the most stunning 19th century penmanship notebook I've had

a favorite stopping place (1200 miles off the coast of Angola) for Vineyard whalers in the 19th century

and yarn drawings recently

albumen photo stereoview featuring a peacock and peahen might make a pretty nice valentine

11 1/4 x 6” t x 1 1/2” d

Three Stoic Swimmers with Painted Backdrop, Antique Tintype fine cut paper I do believe it's theI just really like these three can't quite tell if their heads are sticking through the backdrop to join with printed bodies or not! With plenty of scratches and aging to the tintype, which in this case I think makes it better and all the more atmospheric. 3 3 4 x 2 1 2. Clipped corners and all over wear and scratching as evident, no major bends.