Extremely Rare 19th Century Occupational Tintype Showing Possibly Three Potters and a Stoneware Pitcher Appears in Southern Florida

This is an awesome nineteenth century tintype with its original case that I just purchased from an antiques dealer in southern Florida. The picture depicts what appears to be three potters in their aprons with a stoneware pitcher, possibly covered with an Albany-slip interior glaze, otherwise another type of slip.

These type of occupational pictures showing potters in the 1800s are extremely rare to find today. And based on the shape of the pitcher and the popularity of tintypes, I believe this picture likely dates from the 1860-75 period. Although, I do not know the identity of any of these individuals, if anyone reading this should be able to kindly provide more information, it would be hugely appreciated!

I must also thank Craig Gamache from Ontario for making me aware of this wonderful piece of history.

19th Century Occupational Tintype Showing Possibly Three Potters and a Stoneware Pitcher

19th Century Occupational Tintype Depicting Possibly Three Potters and a Stoneware Pitcher

Most Likely American Potters

Although this Form of Pitcher was Also Manufactured in Ontario

Likely Dates Circa 1860-1875

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 Another View of the Tintype

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 View of the Case

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Another View of the Case

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