Antique 1890s Victorian Cabinet Card Photo Family with Giant St. Bernard Dog IND

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View Antique 1890s Victorian Cabinet Card Photo Family with Giant St. Bernard Dog IND with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Dating precisely to the 1890s, this original studio portrait was taken by the photographerJ. J. Grigson at his studio located at814½ Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Indiana. The photograph captures a formal family grouping of three young adults showcasing elite late-19th-century fashion—most notably the seated woman's massive, textbook "leg-o'-mutton" sleeves and high collar. Offered for your consideration is a magnificent, highly collectible late-Victorian cabinet card family portrait featuring prominent Indiana studio provenance and a stunning, giant companion dog. ITEM DETAILS & HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Dating precisely to the 1890s, this original studio portrait was taken by the photographer J. J. Grigson at his studio located at 814½ Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Indiana . The photograph captures a formal family grouping of three young adults showcasing elite late-19th-century fashion—most notably the seated woman's massive, textbook "leg-o'-mutton" sleeves and high collar. Stealing the show and dominating the entire foreground is the family's enormous, beautifully coated St. Bernard or Mastiff mix dog. The dog is captured with incredible clarity, resting calmly on the studio rug while holding its head up with great dignity. Format: Original Victorian photographic print mounted on a thick, white cardstock cabinet card base. Dimensions: Standard cabinet card size (approx. 4.25" x 6.5"). Condition: Excellent antique condition. The photograph displays strong contrast, deep tones, and sharp focal clarity across the textures of the family's clothing and the dog's thick coat. The mount card is very sturdy with a crisp, elegant green foil studio imprint and minimal authentic corner wear. Please review photos for full detail. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Your historic photograph will be handled with the utmost care to ensure it arrives at your doorstep safely. Secure Protective Packaging: The cabinet card will be securely sandwiched between two thick pieces of rigid cardboard to prevent any bending, folding, or corner crushing during transit. It will then be shipped inside a durable, weather-resistant cardboard mailer. Fast & Reliable Shipping: Your order will be securely packaged and shipped out fast—within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment. Full tracking information will be provided automatically. A premier crossover piece perfect for collectors of early Indiana local history, antique St. Bernard and giant breed photography, late-Victorian fashion ephemera, or advanced cabinet card archives! Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Antique

Yes

Type

Photograph

Year of Production

1890

Format

Cabinet Card

Theme

Animals

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Subject

Dog, Boy & Dog, Girl & Dog

Vintage

Yes