In 1980, Phil Spangenberger stood with his horse “Jeb Stuart” for a 15-second exposure by a photographer who made his way across the nation in a horse and wagon, making his living by taking tintypes and developing them in the wagon, while customers waited. Many who saw the photo for the first time believed it was a 19th-century photo. According to Phil, Jeb Stuart swished his tail, adding a bit of authentic flavor to the image.
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