Pretty Fancy- 1800s Antique Photograph- Victorian Woman- Potted Plant- Studio Portrait- Downing- Xenia, Ohio- Cabinet Photo- Paper Ephemera

$6.50

(4 1/4 x 6 1/2 In) This is an original antique cabinet photograph from the 1800s. It shows a Victorian woman wearing a fancy dress decorated with detailed hand beading and posing with an ornate screen, a potted tropical plant and at the far right, almost out of sight, an unusual rattan chair. The portrait was taken at the Downing Art Studio at 46 East Main St. in Xenia, Ohio.

"Special Attention given to all kinds of Portraiture in Crayon, Ink, Oil & Water Color. Instantaneous Portraits of Children a successful specialty", is printed on the back.

The photo is in EXCELLENT condition.

***Item will be packaged with care in an acid free sleeve, placed between two pieces of cardboard and shipped in a Bubble mailer.***

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