Enveloped by a Cloud - Striking, Much Weathered Full Plate Tintype Portrait antique handprinted fan Some cracking to the spine

Some cracking to the spine

with some light printed stain on front (maybe from another postcard) and writing in pencil on the back

with some wear to the black as there should be

1820s-30s American I believe

I just couldn't let this owl go

Enveloped by a Cloud - Striking, Much Weathered Full Plate Tintype Portrait antique handprinted fan Some cracking to the spineThe degradation of this tintype completely makes it for me, such that this already soulful (and wonderfully freckled) looking young woman appears all the more so, like a saint or a spirit floating in between worlds. Striking and intense feeling with a terrific presence. Full plate tintype: 8 3 8" x 6". Clipped corners and degradation as evident, which I think is much of which makes her good.