The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TINTYPE
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The straight part
We know that "old photo" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old photo = tintype.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TINTYPE mean?
TINTYPE noun- An early, remarkably durable form of photograph (technically a photographic negative), printed on a tin plate, then varnished.