Tintype of Long-Maned Giant Horse Banner & Tent
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Quarter-Plate Tintype. Rare and spectacular, yet gorgeously uncomplicated image from the 1860s of a large round white tent, and a sideshow banner for an exhibit featuring a horse with an extremely long mane and tail. The two figures in the center of the image add an evocative element. Stenciled on the side wall of the tent is the name of a canvas manufacturer which is not quite readable.