Historical Indulgences

ca. 1890-1910, [staged, tintype portrait of a “fight scene”]

via Cowan’s Auctions

• August 12 2012 | 37 Notes - Read More →
• Tags: vintagehistorytintypeportraitblack and whitefightfightingfisticuffsstaged

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   Welp, this was obviously candid. I mean, look at that smolder.

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"Until the handkerchief of history covers us with its Times New Roman black and white post script..."

This blog is a collection of vernacular photography and ephemera focused mainly within the curious and often misunderstood realm of 19th century America. I have a soft spot for all things silly, antiquated, macabre, and grotesque. The content is from a variety of collections; public, academic, and private. In addition, there's an occasional emphasis on Ulysses S Grant and the Civil War, as well.

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