Antique Victorian CDV Photo Boy Milwaukee WI Weeks Family Joseph Weeks Descendan

USD 17.99

Condition: Used

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View Antique Victorian CDV Photo Boy Milwaukee WI Weeks Family Joseph Weeks Descendan with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This item originates from a significant family collection and is believed to represent adescendant of Joseph Weeks (1771–1842), son of Jonathan Weeks Jr. of the Rochambeau Estate in Manakin, Virginia. This antique Carte de Visite (CDV) features a handsome young man or boy from the late Victorian era, approximately 1885–1890 . The subject is dressed in classic 19th-century attire, including a dark three-piece sack suit with a high-buttoned vest and a crisp white collar accented by a small, dark bowtie . His hair is meticulously styled with a popular "middle part" and wave typical of the period. The photograph was taken at the Poops Studio , located at 784 Seventh St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin . This item originates from a significant family collection and is believed to represent a descendant of Joseph Weeks (1771–1842) , son of Jonathan Weeks Jr. of the Rochambeau Estate in Manakin, Virginia. Records indicate Joseph Weeks was born in Danbury, Connecticut, and later resided in Sheridan, New York. While this photo was found among named family portraits, I cannot guarantee the exact lineage, as it may depict a close family friend or distant relative of the Weeks family.The card measures approximately 2.5" wide by 4.1" tall , which is the standard size for a Victorian CDV. Condition Description This original 19th-century photograph is in good antique condition for its age. The image has a warm sepia tone with some light age-related fading and minor surface wear. The card edges show light rounding and typical shelf wear. The reverse side has some surface loss and a handwritten pencil notation ("TA 50¢"), likely from a previous estate or shop. Please examine photos carefully for they are part of the description. * Store Policies: I will be happy to combine shipping with any of my items. Shipping to the United States only. If you buy it and don’t like it, send it back at your expense for a full refund (excluding original shipping). The item must be returned in the same condition in which it was sent. If the item arrives broken during shipping or not as described, please notify me as soon as possible for a refund. I will not refund any item after 30 days if broken, described incorrectly, or unsatisfied. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.