- Tintype of Unidentified African American Woman Leaning on Chair [n.d.]


A small tintype of a young Black woman dressed in white. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This tintype was among the family memorabilia belonging to Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. Relatives of the Sloman - Bell family are descended from former American slaves.


A small tintype of a young Black woman dressed in white. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This tintype was among the family memorabilia belonging to ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Two Young Women, Seated, with Man [n.d.]


A small tintype of three unidentified individuals, two women, seated, and a young Black gentleman, standing. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. The Sloman - Bell families have relatives who were former ...


A small tintype of three unidentified individuals, two women, seated, and a young Black gentleman, standing. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This tintype was in ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of African American Gentleman Seated on Stool [n.d.]


An unidentified man poses for his portrait seated on a stool in this undated black and white tintype photograph. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. Relatives of the Bell - Sloman family include former Black slaves from the United States who settled ...


An unidentified man poses for his portrait seated on a stool in this undated black and white tintype photograph. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Man Smoking a Cigar [n.d.]


This small black and white tintype photograph shows a young Black gentleman smoking a cigar. No date or location is provided. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. Relatives of the Sloman - Bell families are descended from former slaves from the United ...


This small black and white tintype photograph shows a young Black gentleman smoking a cigar. No date or location is provided. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Young African American Woman Seated at Table [n.d.]


Black and white tintype of an unidentified woman seated with hand-colored red detail on her scarf and the tablecloth. The date, location and photographer are unknown. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. Relatives of the Bell - Sloman families include former slaves ...


Black and white tintype of an unidentified woman seated with hand-colored red detail on her scarf and the tablecloth. The date, location and photographer are unknown. This tintype was in ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype Portrait of African American Couple [n.d.]


An unidentified couple is pictured in this early black and white tintype photograph. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. The Bell - Sloman families have relatives who are descended from Black American ...


An unidentified couple is pictured in this early black and white tintype photograph. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This tintype was in the possession of ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Sad Young Black Girl Perched on Bench [n.d.]


This unhappy looking young girl is featured in an early black and white tintype photograph. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This small tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. The Sloman - Bell families have descendants who are former ...


This unhappy looking young girl is featured in an early black and white tintype photograph. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This small tintype was in ...
Brock University Archives
- Small Tintype of Young Black Woman, Seated [n.d.]


A young woman seated with arm resting on a side table is pictured in this small black and white tintype photograph. The date, location and name of the photographer are unknown. This tintype was among the family memorabilia in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. The ...


A young woman seated with arm resting on a side table is pictured in this small black and white tintype photograph. The date, location and name of the photographer are ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Girl Peering through Lattice [n.d.]


A young African American girl peers through a lattice window in an unknown photographer's studio in this small black and white tintype. The girl in the photo is unidentified. There are slight scratches on the surface of the tintype, which is cut in a hexagonal shape. This tintype was in ...


A young African American girl peers through a lattice window in an unknown photographer's studio in this small black and white tintype. The girl in the photo is unidentified. There ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of African American Man Standing at Wooden Fence [n.d.]


An unidentified African American man poses beside a wooden fence in the studio of an unknown photographer in this small black and white tintype photograph. A painted landscape serves as the backdrop. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines, Ontario. The Sloman - Bell ...


An unidentified African American man poses beside a wooden fence in the studio of an unknown photographer in this small black and white tintype photograph. A painted landscape serves as ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of African American Woman Standing with Book [n.d.]


A woman standing with a book beside a table covered with a decorative cloth is featured in this small black and white tintype photograph. The tintype has been mounted in a paper slip frame with gold edging. There is a small area of red, hand-colored highlighting on the tablecloth. The ...


A woman standing with a book beside a table covered with a decorative cloth is featured in this small black and white tintype photograph. The tintype has been mounted in ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Three African American Women [n.d.]


Three unidentified Black women, two seated and one standing, pose against a painted backdrop in the studio of an unknown photographer. This small black and white tintype has been cut on the upper and lower left-hand corners. The back of the tintype is a copper color. This photograph was among ...


Three unidentified Black women, two seated and one standing, pose against a painted backdrop in the studio of an unknown photographer. This small black and white tintype has been cut ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Seated African American Gentleman [n.d.]


An unidentified young African American gentleman sits cross-legged on a decorative wooden stool in this small black and white tintype photograph. The date and name of the photographer are unknown. Hand-colored red detailing is visible on the curtain cord and the tablecloth. This tintype was in the possession of Iris ...


An unidentified young African American gentleman sits cross-legged on a decorative wooden stool in this small black and white tintype photograph. The date and name of the photographer are unknown. ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Young African American Woman Standing with Purse [n.d.]


An unidentified young African American woman stands beside a chair in this small black and white tintype, undated. The name of the photographer is unknown. This tintype was in the possession of the Iris Sloman Bell, of St. Catharines. The Sloman - Bell families have relatives who are descended from ...


An unidentified young African American woman stands beside a chair in this small black and white tintype, undated. The name of the photographer is unknown. This tintype was in the ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of African American Woman with Fan [n.d.]


This small tintype features a young Black woman standing in front of a painted backdrop with a large stone in the foreground at the studio of an unknown photographer. The unidentified woman is wearing a hat and holding a round fan. This black and white tintype was in the possession ...


This small tintype features a young Black woman standing in front of a painted backdrop with a large stone in the foreground at the studio of an unknown photographer. The ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Man with Derby Hat leaning against Chair [n.d.]


An unidentified young Black gentleman poses beside a chair in this small tintype photograph. Both the name of the photographer and the date the photo was taken are unknown. The upper and lower left-hand corners have been cut and the tintype is slightly discolored and bent. This tintype was among ...


An unidentified young Black gentleman poses beside a chair in this small tintype photograph. Both the name of the photographer and the date the photo was taken are unknown. The ...
Brock University Archives
- Signed Tintype of African American Men in Derby Hats [n.d.]


This undated small black and white tintype, slightly scratched, discolored and bent with age, shows a group of Black men posing for an unknown photographer. There is handwritten signature scratched into the reverse which appears to read "B.J." and "Owen" (see digital image of reverse). The original also has a ...


This undated small black and white tintype, slightly scratched, discolored and bent with age, shows a group of Black men posing for an unknown photographer. There is handwritten signature scratched ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of African American Woman with Feathered Hat [n.d.]


An unidentified woman with feathered hat poses in this small black and white tintype photograph. The corners have been cut, and there are several scratches and blemishes on the surface. The name of the photographer and the location of the studio are unknown. This tintype was in the possession of ...


An unidentified woman with feathered hat poses in this small black and white tintype photograph. The corners have been cut, and there are several scratches and blemishes on the surface. ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of African American Man Standing with Bowler Hat [n.d.]


An unidentified man stands in the foreground of a painted landscape backdrop in this small black and white tintype photograph. The man's cheeks have been highlighted in red. The name of the photographer and the location of the studio are unknown. This tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman ...


An unidentified man stands in the foreground of a painted landscape backdrop in this small black and white tintype photograph. The man's cheeks have been highlighted in red. The name ...
Brock University Archives
- Tintype of Two African American Ladies with Niagara Falls Backdrop [n.d.]


Two women sit in front of a painted backdrop of Niagara Falls in this undated black and white tintype photograph. The women and the photographer are unidentified. Both women are wearing hats and one woman has a parasol. This small tintype was in the possession of Iris Sloman Bell, of ...


Two women sit in front of a painted backdrop of Niagara Falls in this undated black and white tintype photograph. The women and the photographer are unidentified. Both women are ...
Brock University Archives