Antique Cabinet Card Photo Chicago Couple Man Woman The Parks Studio c. 1900

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View Antique Cabinet Card Photo Chicago Couple Man Woman The Parks Studio c. 1900 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The back of the card features a faint handwritten number, possibly a studio negative or order reference, and the matching embossed studio mark. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century Americana with this antique cabinet card photograph. The image features a formally dressed man and woman, likely a couple, captured in a classic studio portrait. The man wears a smart suit with a tie and what appears to be a lapel pin, while the woman is elegantly attired in a high-necked, embroidered white blouse. Their composed expressions offer a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of the era. This beautiful sepia-toned portrait is presented in an oval matte, characteristic of cabinet card photography from the period. This historical photograph hails from the renowned "The Parks" studio in Chicago, Illinois, as indicated by the distinct embossed branding at the bottom of the card. The studio's name is clearly visible, adding to the provenance of this collectible item. The back of the card features a faint handwritten number, possibly a studio negative or order reference, and the matching embossed studio mark. This piece serves as a wonderful example of vintage photography, perfect for collectors of ephemera, Chicago history, or those with an appreciation for ancestral portraits and early American photography. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Paper › Ephemera › Unspecified, Unknown Date.