Antique 1890s Victorian Cabinet Card Photo Child in Pleated Dress & Shepherd Dog For Sale

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Antique 1890s Victorian Cabinet Card Photo Child in Pleated Dress & Shepherd Dog:
$35.00

Offered for your consideration is a wonderful, authentic late-Victorian cabinet card portrait capturing a charming studio scene of a young child and their loyal companion dog.

ITEM DETAILS & HISTORICAL CONTEXT:

Dating precisely to the 1880s or 1890s, this original studio portrait features a classic example of 19th-century childhood and canine vernacular photography. The image depicts a young toddler dressed in an elaborate formal Victorian pleated dress coat featuring a wide white ruffled collar. Standing protectively and faithfully right at the child's side is a large, beautifully coated Collie or Shepherd mix dog. The duo is posed against a soft, scenic painted landscape backdrop.

• Format: Original Victorian photographic print mounted on a thick cream cardstock cabinet card base.

• Dimensions: Standard cabinet card size (approx. 4.25" x 6.5").

• Condition: Fair to good antique condition. The photograph displays rich, dark sepia tones and a lovely vintage patina. The mount card is sturdy, showing authentic light surface age, edge toning, and minor corner rounding typical for a piece over 130 years old. 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 lovely addition for collectors of early canine photography, late-19th-century children's fashion, or unique Victorian studio ephemera!

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