Tintype in America, 1856-1880 : Transactions, American Philosophical Society (vol. 97, Part 2) (Transactions of the American Philosophical Society)

The year 2006 marked the sesquicentennial of the American tintype patent and the commercial manufacture of the plates used in this advance in photography. Schimmelman (art history, Oakland U., Rochester, Michigan) traces the history of the tintype (also known as ferrotype) in American photography from 1850- 1880 and its role in elevating photographic portrait art. The book includes ample illustrations and a glossary of terms. Annotation 2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)