Antique Cabinet Card Circa 1890s FergusonBlack Woman Bust Portrait Pin Clinton

Antique Cabinet Card Circa 1890s FergusonBlack Woman Bust Portrait Pin Clinton

This antique cabinet card features a striking bust portrait of a Black woman, captured with the formal elegance characteristic of photography studios in the 1890s. The subject is posed with dignity, pinned with a subtle accessory that highlights the refined fashion of the era.

The Ferguson studio work showcases the sharp contrast and tonal depth common to late nineteenth-century portraiture. Collectors of historical Black portraiture will value this piece for its connection to the Clinton area, offering a rare glimpse into the personal history of the 1890s.

A poignant portrait of a woman from the Ferguson studio collection.