Lot 655

Velocipede Children Cabinet Card Photos 1880s (5)

Estimate: $350 - $500

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Featured in this lot are five, cabinet card photos of children standing next to their velocipede bicycles, taken by various photography studios around the country circa 1880s to 1890s. The first photo was taken by H.H. Hill in Hamilton, New York in 1890. It shows what appears to be a brother and sister posing for a photo in the studio. The boy is sat on the velocipede, while the girl is sat on a small seat to the left of him. The photo is marked on the bottom, as well as the back with the photographers name and location. The second photo was taken by F.C. Finklepaugh in St. Paul, Minnesota in the late 1890s. This photo shows a young boy who is well dressed, standing next to his velocipede as his photo is taken in the studio. The photo is marked on the bottom as well as the back with the photographer and location. The third was taken by Rockwood in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This photo shows a young boy, well dressed, standing next to his velocipede as he poses for the photo. The photo is marked on the bottom with the photographer and the location of the studio. The fourth photo was taken by W.L. Sutton in Hornellsville, New York. It shows a young boy standing next to his velocipede as his hat hangs on the handle bars and he poses for the photo. The photo is marked on the bottom, as well as the back showing the photographer's name and the location of the studio. The fifth and final photo was taken by Elen at the Sunbeam Gallery in Peoria, Illinois. It shows another young boy holding onto the handle bars of his velocipede as he poses for the photo in the studio. It is marked on the bottom and the back with the photographers name and studio location. The photos show good condition overall with some wear present from their age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. They measure 6 1/2" L x 4 1/4" W and have a collective weight of under 6 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. HW43 HW145 HW147 HW152 HW171

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