Three Men, One Reading Newspaper, Unusual Antique Sixth Plate Tintype signed print I have long admired these

I have long admired these sorts of tiles-- produced in the 18th and 19th century during the Qajar period in Persia--which very frequently feature hunters on horses like this one

recessed sides

he emigrated to the U

with general wear but sound and sturdy

and the dreamy-drama of it all

Three Men, One Reading Newspaper, Unusual Antique Sixth Plate Tintype signed print I have long admired thesePretty rare to come across a tintype with a newspaper in it, and this one is in such crisp focus one can almost read the headlines! Not quite sure what all is going on between these three, but the uniform of the man standing at center suggests a train conductor or captain which seems logical, perhaps with the two seated men assuming their typical postures on board. And seems perhaps there is some pertinent news in the paper to which our man in uniform