Tintype Portraits for Valentine's Day; A New Exhibit at FIT

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MIDTOWN EAST—Looking for a unique Valentine's Day gift this year? Like, actually unique? Then check out the tintype photo packages at the Center for Alternative Photography. According to their site, this vintage photo style is basically "the Polaroid of the 19th century." Check out info on pricing and booking appointments here. [RackedWire]

CHELSEA—The Museum at FIT is debuting their latest exhibit tomorrow. Titled Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashions of the 1930s, it features haute couture and bespoke garments from the Depression Era age, including clothing worn by Katherine Hepburn and Fred Astaire. The exhibit will be on display through April 19. [RackedWire]