Antique Young Postal Carrier Occupational Quarterplate Tintype handmade home decor I’m never sure with these

I’m never sure with these "dukes-u"p poses whether the subjects were trained boxers or just playing around

(I see a sort of Moholy-Nagy radio tower at top

closed 2 7/8” x 2 5/8”

very much to the good I think

Antique Young Postal Carrier Occupational Quarterplate Tintype handmade home decor I’m never sure with theseIt has really become the case that I really love nothing more than a great tintype portrait, and there are a few today that make me consider dealing in nothing but tintypes! This guy is one of those. I take this as an occupational portrait, and though I'm not completely certain I presume he's a mail carrier, with his cap perched at his side atop his satchel, and a roll of papers just to the left of that. Both rest atop what looks to be hand painted