Tintype of two seated men in wooden and velvet case

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A tintype of two seated men, within a wood and velvet case. The outside of the case has an ornamental design of two central crosses surrounded by decorative scroll work. The case has a border in a wave design, with faded bits of gold. A hook and circular bolt clasp holds the case together as it is no longer hinged. In the interior of the case, the left side is lined with red velvet with a decorative leaf and scrollwork design. The ambrotype photograph is on the right interior of the case, within a decorative gold metal frame and faded red velvet casing. Both sides of the interior have a border in a wave design with gilt edging. The black and white photograph depicts two men seated next to each other in chairs. Each has their outer leg crossed over their knees and their hands folded in their lap, looking straight at the camera.

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