Antique Victorian Cabinet Card Portrait - F.E. Willis, Windsor, Vermont
$14.80
Sale price
$14.80
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Item Overview
Up for auction is an authentic late-19th-century cabinet card photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman in elegant period attire. The photograph is professionally mounted on a heavy decorative cardstock backing.
The front of the card features a detailed portrait of a woman with curly hair and a dark, ornate bodice. The bottom is marked with the photographer’s name, "Willis," and the location, "Windsor, Vt."
The reverse side features elaborate graphic detailing, including an illustration of an artist's easel, and is marked "F. E. Willis, Art Photography, Main Street, Windsor, Vt."
The back also highlights the studio's technical marketing of the era: "Instantaneous process used exclusively" and "Negatives Preserved: Duplicates can be had at any time."
Historical Significance
This cabinet card captures the style and photography trends of the late Victorian era in Windsor, Vermont. The inclusion of the "Instantaneous process" notation on the back is a fascinating historical detail; as photographic technology advanced in the late 1800s, studios began marketing "instantaneous" exposures to emphasize their ability to capture subjects without the long, uncomfortable sitting times required by early photography. F. E. Willis was a known local photographer in the Windsor area, and cabinet cards from this region serve as valuable documentation of the community’s social history during this period.
Condition
Please refer to the photos provided for the physical condition of the item. The card shows vintage character consistent with its age, including some minor surface toning and light age spots, which are common for paper ephemera of this vintage and add to its authentic antique aesthetic.
$14.80
Sale price
$14.80
Regular price
Antique Victorian Cabinet Card Portrait - F.E. Willis, Windsor, Vermont
$14.80
Sale price
$14.80
Regular price
Up for auction is an authentic late-19th-century cabinet card photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman in elegant period attire. The photograph is professionally mounted on a heavy decorative cardstock backing.
The front of the card features a detailed portrait of a woman with curly hair and a dark, ornate bodice. The bottom is marked with the photographer’s name, "Willis," and the location, "Windsor, Vt."
The reverse side features elaborate graphic detailing, including an illustration of an artist's easel, and is marked "F. E. Willis, Art Photography, Main Street, Windsor, Vt."
The back also highlights the studio's technical marketing of the era: "Instantaneous process used exclusively" and "Negatives Preserved: Duplicates can be had at any time."
Historical Significance
This cabinet card captures the style and photography trends of the late Victorian era in Windsor, Vermont. The inclusion of the "Instantaneous process" notation on the back is a fascinating historical detail; as photographic technology advanced in the late 1800s, studios began marketing "instantaneous" exposures to emphasize their ability to capture subjects without the long, uncomfortable sitting times required by early photography. F. E. Willis was a known local photographer in the Windsor area, and cabinet cards from this region serve as valuable documentation of the community’s social history during this period.
Condition
Please refer to the photos provided for the physical condition of the item. The card shows vintage character consistent with its age, including some minor surface toning and light age spots, which are common for paper ephemera of this vintage and add to its authentic antique aesthetic.