Handsome, Blushing Men in Boots, Nicely Scratchy and Atmospheric 19th Century Tintype vintage Saltillo much beloved family dog

much beloved family dog

I love this old plate just for the phrase "The Northern

this wooden drawing triangle bears the name of its onetime owner

My love for antique rewards of merit is ever growing (and I've just order a used copy of the definitive book on them

11 1/* x 8 3/4"

Handsome, Blushing Men in Boots, Nicely Scratchy and Atmospheric 19th Century Tintype vintage Saltillo much beloved family dogI love how relaxed and also full of attitude these two look. And how the hand and forearm of the standing man rests on the shoulder of the seated one. I might take them as co conspirators in some scheme yet to unfold. (I've been watching Deadwood and they feel like they might be about to arrive in town, plot in hand!) With what looks to be a partial view of a dresser at near right, shirts or uniforms hanging. The dealer I purchased this from