Antique CDV Ormsby Ira D. Sankey Gospel Singer  Keswickianism Chicago Illinois
Carte de Visite

Antique CDV Ormsby Ira D. Sankey Gospel Singer Keswickianism Chicago Illinois

$49.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Carte de Visite · c. 1854–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
920055888512
Description

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Antique CDV Ormsby Ira D. Sankey Gospel Singer Keswickianism Chicago Illinois

This rare antique CDV captures the dignified likeness of Ira D. Sankey, the celebrated gospel singer who defined the sound of 19th-century revivalism. The portrait reflects the somber, formal aesthetic of the era, emphasizing the intense religious fervor that drove his work in Chicago, Illinois.

The image serves as a vital artifact of Keswickianism and the theological movements of the period. Collectors of Victorian-era ephemera will value this specific Ormsby studio imprint as a direct link to the golden age of gospel music.

A profound historical portrait of the legendary Ira D. Sankey.
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