What does the cryptic crossword clue "Can class provide old photograph? (7)" mean?

The definition is "old photograph?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIN (abbreviation="Can") + TYPE (synonym="class") = TINTYPE; definition: "old photograph?" The answer is TINTYPE.

Can class provide old photograph? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #24181 | 2 Down | 2007-09-13 flower

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