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1894 IDENTIFIED "The Two Emma's" - Cabinet Card Original PhotographGreetings, we are delighted to offer this beautiful beautiful 1894 IDENTIFIED "The Two Emma's" Cabinet Card - Original Photograph. It is in great condition considering its age. This photo is over 120+ years old and is looking for a collector that will love it for years to come. Thank you kindly for your consideration, Happy Holidays!IDENTIFIED Photo History:
Exact Photo Date: March 1894
Subject 1 Left: Emma Smith, Age 19 yrs.
Subject 2 Right: Emma Gensley, Age 4-1/2 yrs.
Studio: Pearsall, 69 S. Pearl St., Albany NY
Mount: Cabinet Card
Size: 4-1/4" x 6-1/2"* Historical Facts & History of Cabinet Card Photographs: The cabinet card was a style of photograph which was widely used for photographic portraiture after 1870. It consisted of a thin photograph mounted on a card typically measuring 108 by 165 mm (4¼ by 6½ inches).The Carte De Visite (also known as the CDV photo card) was quickly replaced by the larger cabinet card. In the early 1860s, both types of photographs were essentially the same in process and design. Both were most often albumen prints; the primary difference being the cabinet card was larger and usually included extensive logos and information on the reverse side of the card to advertise the photographer?s services. However, later into its popularity, other types of papers began to replace the albumen process. Despite the similarity, the cabinet card format was initially used for landscape views before it was adopted for portraiture.
