6th Plate Tintype Of Twin Brothers Musicians Playing Cello And Flute.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:5048 | Original/Reprint: Original Print |
| Listed By: Dealer or Reseller | Subject: Music & Instruments |
| Photo Type: Tintype | Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 7") |
| Framing: Cased |
Stunning 6th plate, fully cased tintype of twin brothers, playing a cello and a flute.
The case has an old cloth hinge repair, otherwise is in vg condition. The tintype is neat and in very good condition with very little age deterioration. Bright and clean image.
On the recent history of this tintype:
"A few years ago the curator of the Yale Music Collection contacted me about using a tintype from my collection in their upcoming gallery exhibition: 'Whirring Lathes, Dulcet Ton...es; Woodwind Making In Early 19th Century Connecticut And New York'. Needless, I agreed. The tintype is a favorite of mine.The tintype is of brothers, possibly twins, displaying their chosen instruments: a cello and a flute. From the looks of their garments, they may be part of a traveling orchestra, or just your average 19th century classical musician at play? Your guess is as good as mine."
The case has an old cloth hinge repair, otherwise is in vg condition. The tintype is neat and in very good condition with very little age deterioration. Bright and clean image.
On the recent history of this tintype:
"A few years ago the curator of the Yale Music Collection contacted me about using a tintype from my collection in their upcoming gallery exhibition: 'Whirring Lathes, Dulcet Ton...es; Woodwind Making In Early 19th Century Connecticut And New York'. Needless, I agreed. The tintype is a favorite of mine.The tintype is of brothers, possibly twins, displaying their chosen instruments: a cello and a flute. From the looks of their garments, they may be part of a traveling orchestra, or just your average 19th century classical musician at play? Your guess is as good as mine."
