Toddler Boy in Snowsuit Sepia Photo 1950s Brick Home Lawn

USD 12.37

Condition: Used

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View Toddler Boy in Snowsuit Sepia Photo 1950s Brick Home Lawn with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. A sepia-toned photograph presents Lawrence Wooten Jarman, Jr. at age two, captured standing on a patch of lawn before a red brick residence. The suit features subtle gathering at the waist, typical of practical children’s wear from the mid-twentieth century. A sepia-toned photograph presents Lawrence Wooten Jarman, Jr. at age two, captured standing on a patch of lawn before a red brick residence. The toddler is positioned to the left of center, turning back toward the camera lens with a gentle, composed expression. His attire consists of a light-colored, full-length garment resembling a mid-century snowsuit or romper, complete with a matching cap that covers his ears, suggesting a cooler season. The suit features subtle gathering at the waist, typical of practical children’s wear from the mid-twentieth century. The brick house behind him displays white trim and dark shutters, with a vertical downspout running along the wall. Sparse, dormant shrubbery lines the foundation, and the grass appears dry, reinforcing an autumn or early spring setting. The background falls into a soft, slightly out-of-focus depth, directing attention to the child’s face and the careful detail of his clothing. The print itself carries distinctive deckled, scalloped edges, a popular finish for studio and family photographs from the 1940s through the 1960s. The sepia toning is consistent throughout, with minor surface imperfections including faint linear scratches and a small circular mark in the upper right quadrant, all consistent with age and handling. The verso bears a clear handwritten inscription in dark ink identifying the subject and his age, along with a stamped numerical code of “:540” oriented upside down in the bottom corner, likely an inventory or archival mark. The identification provides a personal connection, transforming the image from an anonymous vernacular portrait into a documented family artifact. The combination of the child’s practical outerwear, the modest brick domestic architecture, and the photographic finishing techniques places this item within the broader tradition of mid-century American family photography, where such prints were commonly produced for relatives and preserved in family albums. The careful posing, the soft light, and the deliberate inclusion of the home setting suggest a formal yet affectionate documentation of early childhood, a genre that carries significant sentimental and historical value for collectors of domestic ephemera and regional social history. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.