{"product_id":"antique-victorian-cabinet-card-photo-worcester-photo-studio-leominster-ma","title":"Antique Victorian Cabinet Card Photo Worcester Photo Studio Leominster MA","description":"Up for auction is an authentic late-19th-century cabinet card photograph featuring a portrait of a gentleman in a classic Victorian suit and bow tie. The photograph is professionally mounted on a heavy cardstock backing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front of the card features a crisp, clear portrait of a man with a mustache.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bottom of the portrait is marked \"Worcester Photo. Studio\" and \"Cooke's Block, Leominster, Mass.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side contains ornate graphic detailing and lists \"John Kivlan, Proprietor and Manager.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back also includes the historical mark, \"NEGATIVES PRESERVED: Duplicates can be obtained at any time.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Significance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cabinet card offers a wonderful window into the history of Leominster, Massachusetts. Records indicate that the \"Worcester Studio\" was established in Leominster on September 1, 1888. The studio was co-owned by John Kivlan, a native of Princeton, Massachusetts. Kivlan was a notable local photographer whose work is represented in regional archives, including portraits of fraternal organizations like the Leominster Lodge of Elks and Court St. Cecelia. Cabinet cards were the height of portrait fashion from the 1870s through the 1890s, replacing the smaller \"carte de visite\" format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease refer to the photos provided for the physical condition of the item. The card shows vintage character consistent with its age, including minor edge wear and light surface toning, which adds to its authentic historical charm.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58748622602400,"sku":null,"price":14.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/58faec03-0cc8-4130-8b83-4c2e59ed6b62.jpg?v=1787283457","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/antique-victorian-cabinet-card-photo-worcester-photo-studio-leominster-ma","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}