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spcarlson Veteran user Minneapolis MN 369 Posts |
Historical photo of Magician.
Does anyone know who this magician might be and or where it might have been taken? It is a Tintype about 4” X 6” in size. This is a rather small image so I have posted a larger image on this link. https://www.magicalartcreations.com/old-photo.html I added the copy watermark to protect the image until we can get more information on it. Click here to view attached image. |
spcarlson Veteran user Minneapolis MN 369 Posts |
I have received a couple of PM inquiries regarding this unique photo, asking more questions. I’ll share the little I know at the present regarding it.
I know very little about mid to late 19th century photography. I believe this is called a Tintype. It is a small positive image on a metal plate. The original image is however reversed, so the scan on the link above has been not only been enlarged but reversed so it can be viewed correctly. I believe this original Tintype image is called a direct positive. I am researching this for an amateur magician acquaintance, his friend came across a box of old family photos as well as traveling photos. Some from Europe. This guy is definitely a seasoned street worker. I can’t tell if this was shot in Europe or the US? |
FrankFindley Inner circle 1052 Posts |
The top hat was popular from 1800 to about 1900. So your time looks right. The cups look like those used by French street performers in the 1800s too. I would check with Bill Palmer of the cups and balls museum to see if he can better place it: curator@cupsandballsmuseum.com.
The spelling of "magick" may also be a clue and may be a worthwhile avenue to pursue. The hair style is more English or West continent rather than US but that is not hard and fast. |