- Type: Late Victorian / Edwardian Photograph Album
- Total Photographs: 23 original antique portraits (Cabinet Cards & CDVs)
- Materials: Olive-green velvet, raised celluloid relief floral cover, metal latch plate
- Regional Origin / Photographers: Mason City, Rockwell, and Rockford, Iowa (Stanford, Kirk, Upson, McPherson Bros, Wheat), plus Janesville, WI and Alexandria, SD.
Length: 10 1/4 inchesPHOTOGRAPH HIGHLIGHTS (23 TOTAL)
While the album exterior displays heavy age, the portrait collection inside is rich in detail and character:
- Rare "Hands Up" Pose: Dynamic portrait of two young girls posing with their hands up (Stanford Studio, Rockwell, IA).
- Historical Breeching Tradition: Clear, full-length portrait of a young boy in a traditional Victorian skirt/sash.
- Period Fashion: Prominent examples of late-Victorian Gibson Girl / Pompadour hair, high lace collars, and tailored period attire.
- North Central Iowa Genealogy: Significant regional connection with documented studio backmarks from Cerro Gordo and Floyd counties.
- Unchecked Discovery Opportunity: All 23 photographs remain completely untouched in their original slots. They have not been removed to inspect for handwriting, dates, or family surnames on the reverse.
CONDITION DETAILS (PLEASE READ)
This album is being sold as a heavily worn, authentic antique piece ideal for photographic study, genealogical research, or restoration:
- Binding: The text block / page stack is completely detached from the outer velvet covers and rests loose inside.
- Cover & Velvet: The olive-green velvet shows general surface wear and age-related fading. The raised celluloid floral front design has several chipped or missing petals.
- Hardware: Side metal mounting plate and knob are intact; the swinging latch mechanism is missing.
- Interior Pages: Heavy cardstock leaves featuring decorative daisy borders exhibit edge tears, fragile window margins, and slot separations typical of age.
PACKAGING & SHIPPING
I am an experienced packer and specialize in the safe shipment of fragile, heavy, and delicate antique items. This album will be carefully protected with generous internal padding and boxed in heavy-duty corrugated cardboard to ensure the celluloid and antique photograph cards arrive safely.
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