Old tin photos: I'm curious to know if anyone knows anything about the tin photos from way back when. I discovered a box of them after my Grandmother passed away. She was born in 1902...

Lynn Loc: Adirondack Mountains, NYS

I'm curious to know if anyone knows anything about the tin photos from way back when. I discovered a box of them after my Grandmother passed away. She was born in 1902, so some of them go back a ways.

dc

There are several Tin Type photography stores in Durango, CO. You might be able to get some info from one of them. Hope this was what you were looking for.

Dunatic

I have one tin, but don't know the process of turning it into a photo. I'd like to do so, but I'm not sure where to have this done. Wish I could help you with your question. Tin Type photos must have been before negatives?

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

If any of them are soldiers in uniform they may have some value to them. I dont know much about the process, but I have frequented flea markets and watched the value of them go up. I used to buy them for the frames until the prices went up. The ones I have had what I think is pressed leather frames that close like a book with a little latch. Frequent opening and closing will break the seams...handle with care.

JKious Loc: Columbia, MO

Lynn wrote:

I'm curious to know if anyone knows anything about the tin photos from way back when. I discovered a box of them after my Grandmother passed away. She was born in 1902, so some of them go back a ways.

Gizzy.whicker may know something about them. There is a User List at the top. You can search for him and send a private message.

Lynn Loc: Adirondack Mountains, NYS

JKious wrote:

Lynn wrote:

I'm curious to know if anyone knows anything about the tin photos from way back when. I discovered a box of them after my Grandmother passed away. She was born in 1902, so some of them go back a ways.

Gizzy.whicker may know something about them. There is a User List at the top. You can search for him and send a private message.

Thank you! I'll see what I can find out...

dragonfist Loc: Stafford, N.Y.

Lynn wrote:

I'm curious to know if anyone knows anything about the tin photos from way back when. I discovered a box of them after my Grandmother passed away. She was born in 1902, so some of them go back a ways.

To see Steve Ingram, Photographic Artist, demonstrating Tin-Type photography at Lincoln Log Cabin State Park...

Log onto Youtube, Search for "TheGizzywhicker" and then down to the Steve Ingram video I shot in 2008.

This was from a thread posted on here not long ago about tintypes. Try that video that "TheGizzywhicker" has posted on Youtube. I am sure you find it very interesting. Also if you have any questions send him a PM. I have chatted with him by PM and he is a delightful person to converse with and extremely knowledgeable.

Arizona Don

Lynn, be careful with your old tintypes -- do not expose them to sun light or bright light unless you're doing a one-time scan on your scanner, which is the best way to reproduce the photographs. Sun light and bright light will turn them dark and ruin them. Place them in separate glassines if you have them and then in appropriately sized manilla envelopes. Store the envelopes in a dark place. As to their value, you may wish to show them to antique dealers or do some price comparisons on the net. Good luck!

Lynn Loc: Adirondack Mountains, NYS

Arizona Don wrote:

Lynn, be careful with your old tintypes -- do not ... (show quote)

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. Great advice. I'll plan on doing just that. Thanks again!

Dunatic

Hey did you folks know, I read that if you are trying to make a copy of a photo (and maybe you don't have the negative or it isn't on your computer), you shouldn't scan it? You need to photograph it. Something about the scanner breaks down the dyes. But, you can photograph a picture and this doesn't occur. Just thought I'd mention it.

leoljl508 Loc: palm springs california usa

I live in palm springs california. I have been told that collage of the desert at palm desert ca has a photography major degree so they must be out front re how to get pics from tin or glass. leo