1800's Cabinet Card w/ Picture of Man in Heavy Fur Coat & Holding Fur Hat *

Description

View 1800's Cabinet Card w/ Picture of Man in Heavy Fur Coat & Holding Fur Hat * with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. "Cabinet cards are photographs mounted on stiff pieces of cardboard. The front of the card is usually printed or embossed with the photographer’s details, and the back of the cabinet card is often printed with elaborate designs.   Description:    This 1800's Cabinet Card has a Picture of a Man wearing a Heavy Fur Coat & Holding a Fur Hat. It has a gold border.  "Cabinet cards are photographs mounted on stiff pieces of cardboard. They were introduced in the 1860s and gradually superseded the smaller carte de visite format. The front of the card is usually printed or embossed with the photographer’s details, and the back of the cabinet card is often printed with elaborate designs. The popularity of the cabinet card waned around the turn of the century, particularly after the introduction of the photographic postcard, but they were still being produced right until the First World War." Measures 2-1/2" W x 4" H. Condition: Corners a nd edges are sharp. Very Good Condition.  Shipping is Free in USA only.  Items are shipped out every Monday morning.   Like what you see? Check out my  eBay store! ! 05/2020 Nancy Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Photo Type

Cabinet Photo

Original/Reprint

Original Print

Type

Photograph

Format

Cabinet Card