Spare, Painterly Antique Tintype of Young Girl old wooden ladle referred to in the last

referred to in the last sentence

each snug in its individual slot

which I really love for its folkiness

was done at Barnum's Museum (operated by P

Clearly it has had quite a life

Spare, Painterly Antique Tintype of Young Girl old wooden ladle referred to in the lastThis tintype feels so painterly to me, and quite sophisticated in the spareness of its composition, with black drape of hidden mother at left, pale tufted chair at right, and what feels like an endless expanse of gray behind. Then this wide eyed young girl in plaid dress and lace collar, looking composed but a bit unsettled. Quite beautiful I think. 3 7 16 x 2 1 8 and in very good condition. There is a tiny white dot on the lower lip of the girl,