Young Boy with Golden Buttons and Big Stick, Atmospheric and Character-full Antique Tintype in Original Sleeve etched No missing bits

No missing bits

especially ones that feel as much like portraits as still lives

though it is tightly attached and stable

and what could be better than these very high waisted blue pants in combination with his hat—and hands

with this lovingly

Young Boy with Golden Buttons and Big Stick, Atmospheric and Character-full Antique Tintype in Original Sleeve etched No missing bitsWhat a character this little boy, looking very much ready to take on the world, like a young David about to face off against Goliath. Though he definitely appears ready to wield it like a sword, i'm really not sure what it is he's got in his hand, maybe some piece of scrap metal? With a polka dotted shirt enhanced by gilded buttons, and hand painted gold buckles on his shoes, too. Very moody and larger than life! As mounted: 3 15 16 x 2 7 16; tintype