Brynn Callahan

The History of Photography

Tintype (1865-1910)Tintype, which is also known as Melainotype or Ferrotype is a

photograph that is made by creating a direct positive on a sheet of iron metal

that’s darkened by painting. Tintype did not need drying and only took a few

minutes for the photograph to be produced after it was taken.

Tintype Examples

1920’s – 1950’s

1970’s Photography