Soulful Terrier on Patterned Rug, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype in Foil Wrap RIP I have to think this

I have to think this was made by a metalworker as a whimsy of sorts--perhaps as a present for a cobbler

I have found a definitive record of Elmer Hill

of stumpwork embroidery

and with what appear to be inset glass eyes

Soulful Terrier on Patterned Rug, 19th C. Sixth Plate Tintype in Foil Wrap RIP I have to think thisThe 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