What’s a tintype? Uncover the magic of early pictures on the Northport Historical Society

Once common amongst Civil War troopers, tintypes are an early type of pictures by which a novel picture is produced on a steel plate. 

Also often known as ferrotype, tintypes emerged within the 1850s as a brand new photographic course of that created a direct optimistic picture on a skinny sheet of iron coated with a darkish lacquer or enamel. Invented by Adolphe-Alexandre Martin in 1853, the method rapidly gained recognition, particularly in the course of the American Civil War, as a result of it was quick, cheap, and sturdy, very best for troopers desirous to ship portraits dwelling. 

At a September 13 discuss and demonstration on the Northport Historical Society, tintype specialist Craig Murphy will give an summary of the historical past of pictures as much as the tintype and dry plate period, adopted by a full demonstration of the tintype course of. 

Although the usage of tintypes declined by the early twentieth century alongside the rise of extra trendy photographic methods, tintype pictures stays valued immediately for its historic significance and distinctive, handcrafted aesthetic.

The Northport Historical Society’s tintype pictures discuss and demonstration will happen on 

 Saturday, September 13 at 11am. Tickets are $25 ($20 for members) and could be bought here. 

Want your individual tintype portrait? A fast look reveals only a few remaining appointments for a tintype portrait session after the September 3 demonstration. For extra info and to examine availability, click on here.