Folk Art Painted Tintype - Red Headed Boy In A Dress

Circa: 1860-1870
Size: +/- 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" (full plate)
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Charming portrait of a young red-headed boy in a dress atop a wonderful green floorcloth.

Why is this boy in a dress? "Until about 1920, boys would wear dresses until they were ‘breeched’. i.e. given their first outfit which included breeches or trousers. Breeching happened from the age of about four to eight-years-old, and varied according to different eras and families." READ MORE HERE.

Archivally framed and mounted. Museum glass. *NOTE: image of frame above is a mock up, frame is a stained charcoal wood with a linen lined mat board.

HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AVAILABLE.

Condition: Very good—Excellent. Scattered losses to periphery

Price: SOLD

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