Nettie (left) and Mattie Thomas, c. 1860s This rare hand-tinted tintype portrait shows Nettie and Mattie Thomas, likely sisters, seated side by side in matching dark dresses with high collars and decorative bodice stitching typical of the mid-to-late 1860s. The subtle tinting on their cheeks and the delicate clasp of hands reflect both the artistry and intimacy of early portrait photography. Tintypes were popular in the United States during and after the Civil War, offering affordable, durable k