Quirks Of Blazoning Pens

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Tintype of 3 Young Women with Studio Camera

This tintype in a paper folder is one of my favorites.

The cryptic writing reads “The Three Damnid” or “Danmid” Wilhemina Greek Slave & Damnid or Danmid”

Perhaps they were referring to the Danaïds, daughters of Danaüs in Greek mythology painted by Burne-Jones. “Greek Slave” seems to be a reference to Hiram Powers famous stature but these young ladies are certainly more completely dressed than she! Wilhemina has defeated us as an art history reference…