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This is a true Victorian-era family portrait, not just a snapshot—this is a formal studio piece with presence.
An original cabinet card photograph featuring a multi-generation family group:
* Father seated holding an infant
* Mother and older child posed beside
* Young boy seated in front
* Classic formal studio composition
Bottom imprint reads:
“C.V. Woolsey – Photo. Car.” with a lion emblem—giving it a clear studio attribution, which collectors love.
The clothing, posing, and mount style all point to the late 1800s (circa 1880s–1890s).
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⚡ DETAILS
* Type: Cabinet Card Photograph
* Photographer: C.V. Woolsey
* Era: c.1880–1895 (Victorian)
* Subject: Family Portrait / Multi-Generation
* Mount: Original card stock with printed studio mark
* Condition: Age toning, spotting, edge wear (see photos)
