Antique Tintype Photograph Victorian Boy In Suit w Paper Mat Clarks Indianapolis

This antique tintype style metal photograph features a portrait style image of a somewhat annoyed looking young Victorian era boy wearing a suit and leaning against a period chair. It includes what appears to be the original paper display sleeve/folio which is quite worn and is marked in pencil "Charlie about 8 years" in addition to the photographer's information printed on the outside "CLARK'S NEW GALLERY. Over 12 and 14 West Washington St. Photographs and Gems, all Styles and Sizes. All the latest improvements known to the Art. Satisfaction Guaranteed."  

I believe that Clark's Gallery was located at the corresponding address/block in Historic Downtown Indianapolis near right off of Monument Circle.  It will make a great  addition to your vintage or antique photography collection whether your focus is on turn-of-the Century fashion, Midwestern portraits or unintentionally creepy/spooky/ghostly photography. It does have quite a bit of wear including VERY HEAVY DENTING/WARPING/BENDING, scratches, rust, stains, the paper is torn/ripped/stained/missing pieces/dry rotted/falling apart and more so PLEASE read complete details below and review photos closely for condition. Thank you and enjoy!

ITEM DETAILS:

• Measures approximately 3.25" x 4.875" including the paper sleeve when closed. The metal tintype measures approximately 2.5" x 3.25"
• >>>Condition: In AS-IS antique pre-owned condition with wear and damage including the metal plate being HEAVILY dented/bent out of shape and is bowed/curved (will not lay flat), crazing, crackling, cracks, dents, dings, dirt, dust, grime, scratches, abrasions, stains, bends, creases, rust, patina, tarnish, discoloring, missing surface plating, actively flaking surface finish, dulling, gunk/grime/residue, bubbling, fingerprints, chemical residue on the edges, lent/fibers, it is not cut perfectly square at all, rough/sharp edges, discoloring, in addition to overall wear from age and handling. IN ADDITION, the paper sleeve is very brittle, faded where it overlaps the photo opening, dry rotted, ripped, yellowed, stained, frayed, dented, torn, discolored, missing pieces, is actively disintegrating, and it is actively falling apart. The inner mat that the tintype is attached to is dented at the corners and quite worn with similar wear as the paper sleeve as detailed above. Please see photos for details.<<<
• Age/era: Unknown, but I am guessing late Victorian, approximately between 1870-1910, but cannot guarantee
• Origin: I purchased it in Indianapolis, Indiana but do not know where it originally came from
• Type: I am not certain if this is a standard tintype tin type or a chocolate tintype

PURCHASE DETAILS:

• QUESTIONS: I actively try to disclose all issues that I find with the piece and prefer to have a smooth transaction for both of us so please message any questions/concerns regarding the listing PRIOR to bidding/purchase
• RETURNS: Items must be returned via the exact method and packaging as the original shipment including tracking/etc. Refund will be made once the item has arrived back to me in original condition with no damage. Items that appear to have been altered by the buyer, replaced or cleaned/polished/etc will not be accepted for return this includes damage caused due to buyer wear & missing pieces/components that were visible in listing images. Returned items will be thoroughly inspected for any alterations as compared to the original listing photos. RETURN SHIPPING COST IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE BUYER UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE IN THE LISTING.
• Due to the variations in device screens and monitors, colors may vary slightly, therefore I cannot guarantee that what you see accurately portrays the colors of each item—please message with any questions regarding colors/etc