Ferrotype - Tintype - Melainotype

Ferrotype - Ferrotype print - Melainotype - Tintype

 

Ferrotype, a type of photographic print also known as a "tintype" or "melainotype," is created by making a direct positive image on a thin iron plate coated with a photosensitive emulsion. The plate is exposed in a camera, developed, and fixed to produce a unique photograph. Ferrotypes were popular during the 19th century and early 20th century due to their durability and affordability. They were often used for portraits and snapshots and are characterized by their distinctive appearance on a dark lacquered iron surface.