Soulful Terrier on Patterned Rug, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype in Foil Wrap rubber pail 5 1/2" across at widest

5 1/2" across at widest

had at least 5 children

) Nothing precious feeling about this but I find it very charming

The color along the left edge suggests this was likely once framed

one of two in the shop that came  from a larger collection of drawings executed by the artist on a Grand Tour encompassing Italy

Soulful Terrier on Patterned Rug, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype in Foil Wrap rubber pail 5 1/2" across at widestThe happy surprise of my week was to find this terrier beaming up at me from an unpicked box of tintypes! A relatively rare dog portrait, and an early one, c. 1860s 70s I believe, in original gold foil wrap, though the case long gone ( I do like to imagine it was housed opposite a brother or sister or very faithful companion!) . A very soulful looking pup, gazing out seemingly with much longing, and perfectly captured in 3 4 view so as highlight the