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<p>[QUOTE="Figtree3, post: 4483309, member: 33"]The CDV is probably from the late 1870s-early 1880s. The listing of awards on the back ends with 1878, and the photo was probably issued not long after that year. The image is a tad blurred. That won't do it any favors in selling, but it is cute and people like cute children.</p><p><br /></p><p>The cabinet card photo is very interesting. It probably dates from the 1890s, although could be late 1880s. This is based on several features of the imprint and the actual photo. It's interesting that this is issued by a studio, yet the setting appears to be a quickly put together mishmash of studio features. Not a very attractive setting, imo. However, the men are funny, and it's an unusual image.</p><p><br /></p><p>I can't give you a real idea of any price to charge. It would depend partly on your selling venue, partly on other factors. I think the cabinet card is so unusual that it would sell for sure.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Figtree3, post: 4483309, member: 33"]The CDV is probably from the late 1870s-early 1880s. The listing of awards on the back ends with 1878, and the photo was probably issued not long after that year. The image is a tad blurred. That won't do it any favors in selling, but it is cute and people like cute children. The cabinet card photo is very interesting. It probably dates from the 1890s, although could be late 1880s. This is based on several features of the imprint and the actual photo. It's interesting that this is issued by a studio, yet the setting appears to be a quickly put together mishmash of studio features. Not a very attractive setting, imo. However, the men are funny, and it's an unusual image. I can't give you a real idea of any price to charge. It would depend partly on your selling venue, partly on other factors. I think the cabinet card is so unusual that it would sell for sure.[/QUOTE]
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