Another Beautifully Spare Antique Occupational Tintype: Handsome Young Leatherworker tugua nut netsuke a sort of end of

a sort of end of day playing around

8 7/8" t x 5 1/4" w (I seem to have forgotten to measure the depth but would say 3" or so

last quarter of the 19th century I believe

their repeated presence compounds the seeming steadfastness of these two

I would just hang it on the wall and appreciate its beauty

Another Beautifully Spare Antique Occupational Tintype: Handsome Young Leatherworker tugua nut netsuke a sort of end ofAnother beauty, so young and handsome. Between that hat and heavy apron, I believe most like a tanner and there is a tool in his hand, a bit hard to see, but I might guess an awl. With hand tinted pink cheeks. Super striking and looks very serious about his craft! 2 x 3 1 4 and in good antique condition.