Soulful Terrier on Patterned Rug, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype in Foil Wrap embroidered valence one could do some damage

one could do some damage with this

elegant and lovely

And though he is frowning

or some other little treasure

I find the rounded corners on this old wooden frame super satisfying

Soulful Terrier on Patterned Rug, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype in Foil Wrap embroidered valence one could do some damageThe happy surprise of my week was to find this terrier beaming up at me from an unpicked box of tintypes! A relatively rare dog portrait, and an early one, c. 1860s 70s I believe, in original gold foil wrap, though the case long gone ( I do like to imagine it was housed opposite a brother or sister or very faithful companion!) . A very soulful looking pup, gazing out seemingly with much longing, and perfectly captured in 3 4 view so as highlight the