Charles Tremear Working in the Tintype Studio in Greenfield Village, 1929-1943
THF132794 / Charles Tremear Working in the Tintype Studio in Greenfield Village, 1929-1943
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1929-1943
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.P.O.5822
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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