Holding On: Unusual Composition, Unusual Looking Child, Striking Antique Sixth Plate Tintype riddle arranged in a precise geometrical

arranged in a precise geometrical formation and glued to a solid wood panel

and then one discovers that the vessel's interior is glazed a beautiful blue-green--such a lovely

It is also really quite iconic feeling

I love a good brush

others painted on the exterior

Holding On: Unusual Composition, Unusual Looking Child, Striking Antique Sixth Plate Tintype riddle arranged in a precise geometricalI presume there is a hidden mother at far left here, from whom this young child looks not quite ready to be separated yielding an unusual image and one that feels to me quite a tender portrait of the desire to hold on. And while I am not sure It also appears to me that this child may have Down Syndrome, making it even more unusual. 3 7 8 x 2 1 2 and in very good condition. Clipped corners and a bit unevenly cut as evident. Though there is the