Backmarks
You will often find photographer advertisements on the backs of images. From simple to elaborate they can be extremely helpful when it comes to researching an image.
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Verso: Unknown Young Woman (Tintype) - Willson Album
Backmark: WASSON'S / FERROTYPES, 73 Fulton Avenue, / Near Lawrence Street, / BROOKLYN. / COPYING, WITH NEATNESS AND DESPATCH. / Pictures finished in a few minutes. / 6 for 50 Cents. 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches (tintype) 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 inches (paper sleeve) Tintype from page 5 of Willson Album.
