Antique Cabinet Card Chafin Baby in Long White Christening Gown Manchester IA
Cabinet Card

Antique Cabinet Card Chafin Baby in Long White Christening Gown Manchester IA

$9.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Cabinet Card · c. 1866–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
920068382225
Description

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Antique Cabinet Card Chafin Baby in Long White Christening Gown Manchester IA

This antique cabinet card captures a portrait of the Chafin baby, posed with the formal elegance typical of late 19th-century studio photography. The infant is enveloped in an exceptionally long white christening gown, showcasing the intricate lace and delicate textile work favored by families in Manchester, Iowa, during that era.

Collectors of regional Midwest history or Victorian-era portraiture will value this piece for its clear provenance and focus on traditional baptismal attire. It serves as a beautiful time capsule of a specific family legacy.

A rare glimpse into the heritage of the Chafin family and their Manchester roots.
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