ca. 1860-70’s, [tintype portrait of two men posed to box with a liquor bottle between them] via Ebay

ca. 1860-70’s, [tintype portrait of two men posed to box with a liquor bottle between them]

via Ebay

ca. 1878, “U.S. Boxers”, [tintype portrait of a team in uniform] via Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs

ca. 1878, “U.S. Boxers”, [tintype portrait of a team in uniform]

via Stereoviews: Stereoviews and Fine 19th & 20th Century Antique Photographs

ca. 1870’s, “Jas. Trevillian Champion of the World”, E. Hurd via KaufmaNelson Vintage Photograph Gallery

ca. 1870’s, “Jas. Trevillian Champion of the World”, E. Hurd

via KaufmaNelson Vintage Photograph Gallery

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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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