Untitled (Portrait of a Standing Man) c. 1860s

This tintype photograph, "Untitled (Portrait of a Standing Man)," captures an anonymous man from the 1860s. The image shows the subject standing with a stoic expression, leaning on a post, and looking directly at the camera. The subject's attire, a suit jacket, shirt, and hat, suggests a person of some social standing, perhaps a middle-class individual. The tintype, a photographic process popular in the 19th century, captures the subtle detail of the subject's clothing and facial features. The image is a poignant reminder of the lives and experiences of Black Americans in the 19th century and an example of the power of photography to preserve history.