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Antique Cabinet Card Gilbert & Bacon Occupational Broom Maker Philadelphia PA

$149.99 USD

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Condition: Used
Category: Photographs
Location: Wichita, Kansas, US
Shipping: Shipping: $5.99 USD
Item ID: v1|398074148369|0

Specifics

Item details

Size: 4.25 x 6.5 in
Type: Photograph
Theme: History
Finish: Matte
Format: Cabinet Card
Signed: No
Antique: Yes
Framing: Unframed
Vintage: Yes
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Material: Cardboard
Unit Type: Unit
Image Color: Sepia
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Unit Quantity: 1
Country of Origin: United States
Number of Photographs: 1
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

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Antique Cabinet Card 1880s Gilbert & Bacon Broom Maker Philadelphia PA

This antique cabinet card offers a rare glimpse into the working life of a nineteenth-century Philadelphia broom maker, captured by the prominent studio of Gilbert & Bacon. The photograph presents a fascinating study of early American labor, showcasing the artisan alongside the tools of his trade in a meticulously composed studio setting that reflects the industrious spirit of the era.

Social history collectors and those specializing in Pennsylvania industrial heritage will find this 1880s portrait to be a compelling addition to their archives. It stands as a dignified testament to the specialized trades that built the post-Civil War economy.

Add this remarkable Gilbert & Bacon portrait of a Philadelphia broom maker to your historic photography collection today.

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