Professional Old-Time Tintype Parlors Professionally-operated old-time photo parlors are popular whenever history, particularly American history, is on display. They are a profitable sideline at many museums, theme parks, fairs and Civil War re-enactments. Rockland makes authentic historical tintypes and ambrotypes. These are the materials that you need for a professional tintype parlor: A darkroom, portable tent or changing cabinet with a safelight for loading and developing plates.... Costumes and accessories from a historical period, preferably the quick-change type.... A studio camera for films or plates .... Lighting such as fotofloods, plus scenic backdrops, stools, chairs, etc.... Old cameras are often available on the web or through magazines like Shutterbug, while costumes are available from theatrical supply houses. For more information, visit the FAQ page of our website. My Mobile Tintype Parlor-- tintype made by John A. Coffer. Coffer toured the country with this wagon pulled by his horse Brownie, making authentic tintypes with Rockland tintype materials. BACK