Tintype
Dimensions not provided
Provenance: Jeff Hammond, St. Johns, AZ
This Spanish-American War tintype shows two uniformed soldiers posed in a studio setting with rifles and American flags. The image reflects the patriotic portrait style associated with the brief 1898 conflict, when soldiers often had photographs made before or after service. The tintype format gives the image a direct, physical quality typical of late 19th-century popular photography.
The soldiers are shown in staged military dress, standing against a painted studio backdrop rather than in the field. Their pose, weapons, flags, and belts create a formal commemorative image tied to service and national identity. This piece would suit a collection focused on American military photography, Spanish-American War material, or late 19th-century Americana.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
Tintype
Dimensions not provided
Provenance: Jeff Hammond, St. Johns, AZ
This Spanish-American War tintype shows two uniformed soldiers posed in a studio setting with rifles and American flags. The image reflects the patriotic portrait style associated with the brief 1898 conflict, when soldiers often had photographs made before or after service. The tintype format gives the image a direct, physical quality typical of late 19th-century popular photography.
The soldiers are shown in staged military dress, standing against a painted studio backdrop rather than in the field. Their pose, weapons, flags, and belts create a formal commemorative image tied to service and national identity. This piece would suit a collection focused on American military photography, Spanish-American War material, or late 19th-century Americana.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
