Lot 099 - Grouping of 20 Antique Cabinet Card Photographs, mostly by J.L. Skrivseth, Hillsboro, Dakota Territory, Men and Women Portraits

Lot 099 - Grouping of 20 Antique Cabinet Card Photographs, mostly by J.L. Skrivseth, Hillsboro, Dakota Territory, Men and Women PortraitsThis grouping consists of 20 antique cabinet card photographs depicting portrait studies of men and women from the late 19th century. The photographs show individuals in formal Victorian era attire, with subjects including men in dark suits and women in high collared dresses characteristic of the period. Most of these photographs were produced by J. L. Skrivseth, with his photographic studio located in Hillsboro, Dakota Territory. The cabinet cards

These candlesticks measure 4" tall and have a nice patina

applied to the interior surface of the glass on a gold ground

a woman at the beach

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Assorted sizes up to 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 x 6-1/4" H (jug) and up to 5-7/8" diameter x 2-7/8" H (bowl)

One photograph bears written identifications of students on the verso

Presented in a dark-stained wood frame

and the metal finish is worn through on the right side of the ashtray

The verso bears a partial Sphinx trademark mark with the text "Patented August 31

Frame exhibits losses to gesso

watch chain has heavy fraying throughout

They are unmarked but bear resemblance to similar pieces manufactured by Homer Laughlin in the United States