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I see 19th century images of children on rocking horses on a regular basis-- they must have been a regular prop in many studios.
This is the first time that I have seen an adult on a rocking horse.
The image is an uncased tintype and dates from the 1880s.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
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Thanks, as always, for looking bellin!
Scott
What a great tinny! Thanks for sharing it. Jimbo
I bet he was just having a good time and had a great sense of humor. Or lost a bet.
This is fun!
I agree amber-- he certainly had a good sense of humor!
Thanks for looking.
Scott
Thanks for looking eye4beauty.
Scott
Thanks for looking jimbo-- glad you like the image. When you have a chance be sure to look at my other postings of unusual photographic subjects.
Scott
Thanks for looking manikin.
Scott
Thanks mikko.
Scott
Wow! humor in a tintype? rare as hen's teeth!
Agree it is unusual. Especially in this pre- novelty era tintype.
I have seen early 20th century novelty tintypes that are humerous, but ones from the 19th century are far harder to come by.
Scott
Thanks packrat.
Scott
Thanks again musik.
scott
Thanks for looking lisa. If you are a fan of interesting antique photographs-- pls look at my other postings when you have the time!
scott
Thanks for looking doc and crabby!
scott