Antique RARE occupational CIRCUS PERFORMERS TINTYPE photo ACROBAT ACTOR tinted. SCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS. To view or search ANTIQUE. This listing is for rare hand tinted tintype photograph of 2 circus performers in costume. It is possible these are actors. Given one gentleman’s costume, maybe he is part of a trapeze act or acrobat (see feet) or dancer, but definitely a performer. You have to love the hand tinting of his trunks. Tintypes of circus performers are insanely rare and hardly ever come to the market. Here is your lucky chance to own a one-of-a-kind tintype of a Big Top performer from the 19th Century. We are thinking this is mid to late 18002. CONDITION : We have enhanced the 3rd photo to show you more detail. See listing description and photos. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.