A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology

RICHARD PEARCE-MOSES



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tintype

Syn:	ferrotype
BT:	collodion photographs; photograph
RT:	ambrotype; wet collodion

Definition

n. ~ A direct-positive photograph made using the wet-collodion process, using a base of iron coated with black varnish.

Notes

Tintype is a misnomer, as they are almost always made on iron, not tin.