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Offered for your consideration is a historically significant, museum-quality late-Victorian cabinet card child-and-pet portrait featuring full handwritten subject identity and rare Greenport, Long Island, New York provenance.
FRONT SIDE DETAILS:
The front of the card features a spectacular, crisp studio portrait capturing an alert, smooth-coated Fox Terrier mix beautifully outfitted in a highly detailed antique leather chest harness with metallic hardware buckles. The dog is given the absolute place of honor, seated proudly atop an elaborate antique white wicker settee bench, while a young toddler in a heavily ruffled winter bonnet stands politely to the side.
REVERSE SIDE HISTORICAL PROVENANCE:
The back of the gray card mount acts as a wonderful historical archive, fully detailed with period ink and pencil inscriptions:
- Dog\'s Name & Breed: Clearly printed as \"TINEY FOX TERRIER\".
- Subject Name: Hand-written in bold blue fountain pen ink as \"Walter E. Seaman\", with a notation reading \"Seaman\", hinting at future naval or maritime service.
- Geographic Location: Written in pencil as \"Greenport L.I.\", anchoring the card directly to the historic North Fork whaling and shipbuilding port of Greenport, Long Island, New York.
- Additional Name: Includes the pencil inscription \"G. T. Black\".
- Format: Original Victorian photographic print on a heavy dark cardstock cabinet card mount.
- Dimensions: Standard cabinet card size (approx. 4.25\" x 6.5\").
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The front photograph displays remarkable contrast and razor-sharp focal clarity. The reverse text remains perfectly legible and beautifully preserved on the sturdy mount. Please review photos for full detail.
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Your historic photograph will be handled with the utmost care to ensure it arrives at your doorstep safely.
- Secure Protective Packaging: The cabinet card will be securely sandwiched between two thick pieces of rigid cardboard to prevent any bending, folding, or corner crushing during transit. It will then be shipped inside a durable, weather-resistant cardboard mailer.
- Fast & Reliable Shipping: Your order will be securely packaged and shipped out fast—within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment. Full tracking information will be provided automatically.
A premier, museum-grade crossover piece perfect for collectors of Long Island / New York local history, early named canine photography, antique leather pet accessories, or advanced Victorian ephemera!