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Sit for an Authentic 1850's Wet Plate Tintype :: October 13-28, 2023

WHAT IS A TINTYPE???
Invented in 1851 by sculptor Frederick Scott Archer, tintypes were the first prominent form of photography. One-of-a-kind, they are handmade by pouring light-sensitive chemistry onto metal plates before exposing them in antique cameras. The final product is an image made of pure silver that will last for centuries to come.

I Want a Tintype Portrait!
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Sessions last 15 minutes & include one tintype portrait.
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4x5 inch = $75 5x7 inch = $100
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$25 Deposit required to book your session.
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Singles, couples, very small families.
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Reserve more than one session if you want multiple plates!
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Dress up... textures, layers, patterns... blues get brighter, reds and yellows get darker. Be you at your most wonderfully unique!
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Please arrive on time (else everyone after you suffers...)
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Come early and watch!
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Remember, your Victorian Horror tour will start on time and last for one hour, so please plan accordingly.
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Finished plates will be available for pickup after one week at the Molly Brown store, or can be mailed to your home for $20.
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A high-res scan will be available to download from this site.