{"product_id":"antique-portrait-young-boy-in-sailor-suit-hopkins-studio-bangor-me-cabinet-card","title":"Antique Portrait Young Boy in Sailor Suit Hopkins Studio Bangor, ME Cabinet Card","description":"Item Overview\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp for auction is an authentic antique portrait of a young boy dressed in a vintage sailor suit. This photograph is presented in a textured, decorative card mount featuring the branding of the Hopkins Studio in Bangor, Maine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front of the item displays a studio portrait of a boy posing in his sailor uniform.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe card mount is clearly marked \"Hopkins Studio, Bangor, Me.\" at the bottom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item is currently preserved in a protective plastic sleeve to help maintain its condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Significance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSailor suits for children were immensely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often worn as a symbol of patriotism and following the fashion trends of the British Royal Family. Hopkins Studio, based in Bangor, Maine, was a noted local establishment that provided professional portraiture to families in the region. Such portraits offer a wonderful glimpse into the domestic life and fashion trends of the era, making them highly collectible for those interested in local Maine history and antique photography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photograph remains in its original card mount, which is preserved inside a protective plastic sleeve. Please refer to the photos for the physical condition of the item. As an antique piece, it displays expected vintage character, including natural aging of the paper mount and surface texture consistent with its age.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58748564013216,"sku":null,"price":14.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/ca3a5355-d354-42c9-bd22-3001f2441fb2.jpg?v=1787281275","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/antique-portrait-young-boy-in-sailor-suit-hopkins-studio-bangor-me-cabinet-card","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}