Unusual Post Mortem Man Holding Dead Son _ Rare Antique 1800s Tintype Photo feminist holding what looks like a

holding what looks like a red tinted ball or other toy

Very good antique condition overall with light age-related wear and stains

His coat and buttons have been tinted red and gold

having said that

So he would've been about 25 here

Unusual Post Mortem Man Holding Dead Son _ Rare Antique 1800s Tintype Photo feminist holding what looks like aOriginal tintype showing a man holding his deceased boy in his lap. A special post mortem photo. The room and background were dark, so the image has a darker look to it, but all details of the man and boy's face are visible, it's just that the darker parts of their clothing sort of blend into the dark background. I have added a scan and a cell phone picture, taken under a desktop lamp.. looks at least this good viewed in full daylight. Tintype is in