Man with Cigar and Rubber Boots (and Hand in Pocket and Lonely Column), 19th Century Half Plate Tintype German cutout wooden figures I believe following the lead

I believe following the lead of an instructor who wrote the phrase first at the top of each page

3 7/8" x 3 1/2" x 2" and in great condition

crease to upper left corner

and then an iridescent round bead

Man with Cigar and Rubber Boots (and Hand in Pocket and Lonely Column), 19th Century Half Plate Tintype German cutout wooden figures I believe following the leadI like an antique tintype portrait that feels maybe occupational but if so that occupation if rather elusive. Maybe it was just raining and this guy didn't want to let go of his boots. Or put out his cigar, either! I like the way he holds them loosely at his side, one finger looped through the top of each, his other hand in his pocket. Some swagger to the way he holds himself, while also looking a bit cross eyed too. And then a partial view of this