Antique Cabinet Card Parkinson Boy Sailor Suit Big Bow Tie Balustrade New NY

Antique Cabinet Card Parkinson Boy Sailor Suit Big Bow Tie Balustrade New NY

This antique cabinet card features a young boy dressed in a traditional sailor suit, captured in a formal studio portrait. He stands posed against a decorative balustrade, his outfit accented by a remarkably big bow tie that exemplifies the ornate fashion of the era.

The crisp composition highlights the fine details of the fabric and the boy's stoic expression, typical of professional photography from New York studios during the late 19th century. Photographed by Parkinson, this piece offers a glimpse into historical childhood portraiture.

Collectors of 1880s New York ephemera will appreciate the clarity of this Parkinson cabinet card and its focus on the iconic sailor suit style. It is a quintessential example of period studio portraiture featuring a boy in a big bow tie.