LARGE TINTYPE WOMAN IN ELABORATE OUTFIT W/STARS Start Price USD 399.99 Current Price USD 399.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location Pennsylvania See more about 'LARGE TINTYPE WOMAN IN ELABORATE OUTFIT W/STARS' Description A late nineteenth century (1870s to '90s) large tintype of a beautiful woman who wears a fantastic outfit that includes a fancy headdress and a dress with stars down the center front. She wears gloves and holds something in one hand. It is the size and shape of a card. In the other hand she holds a long slender item that looks as though it is a switch of the type used to train horses or other animals. Her elaborate dress and the items that she holds are clues as to what it was that she did. It may be that she was involved in the circus and that the switch was used during performances that involved horses or other circus animals. The card in her hand may be a tarot card. Perhaps she was a performer who had several specialties including fortune telling and having animals perform for her. I would love to know the exact answer but her identity and the exact reason for her mode of dress are lost to the sands of time unless someone who knows more than we do recognizes her. The tintype measures 6 1/2" by 4 3/8". The condition of the tintype can be seen in the accompanying image. There are two tiny bumps where something pointed pushed in from the back. The upper left and the lower right corner have some gradual bends. The emulsion does not extend all the way to the right edge in the area of the lower half but this looks to be as it was made as the edge would have been covered if the image was put in a frame. There is a 3/4" long gradual bump in the edge at the top right of center.We guarantee this item to be original as described & we offer a full & prompt refund if you are not satisfied & if the item is returned in the same condition within 3 days of receipt. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to ask.Buyer pays $12.00 for U.S. insured mail. PA residents add 6% sales tax or provide a valid resale number. Immediate shipment upon receipt of money order or cashier's check. Allow 10 days to clear prior to shipment on other checks. Shipping to other countries will be more & will be buyer's responsibility. Of course, multiple purchases at the same time will save on shipping as they can be combined. We adhere to all U.S. customs laws on foreign shipments. We do not over or underlist values on customs slips. Place a Bid!