Here’s another photo with a questionable ID. Is this Mr. Crinse? Cranse? Crane? Although I titled the post “grizzled beard” his beard in fact appears to be tidy.
Here’s another photo with a questionable ID. Is this Mr. Crinse? Cranse? Crane? Although I titled the post “grizzled beard” his beard in fact appears to be tidy.
As we arrive closer to the end of this wonderful little album of gem tintypes, we find two spectacular examples of gentlemen’s top hats. The top left image has the distinct sheen of silk on that hat. It is glossy and impressive. Note the fine tinting of his cheeks to give a more “lifelike” appearance …
Today’s photograph is of Uncle Edmund Tomkins, either from America or who went to America. Uncle Edmund is sporting a rather wispy beard and mustache that makes me think there is an unfortunate scratch or blemish on the surface of the image. He must have been proud of it to wear it for his photograph, …
This distinguished gentleman was identified, to a degree. The person who wrote his name did not have the best penmanship. Is his name Tom King? Tomkins? What do you all think? He has a fine beard, neat coat and tie, high forehead and deep eyes. In this same batch of photographs is someone with the last …
