Antique Cabinet Card Large Group Camping Camp Jut-Marie Tent Lake George NY 1896
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Antique Cabinet Card Large Group Camping Camp Jut-Marie Tent Lake George NY 1896

$49.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Category
Photographs
Location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Shipping
Shipping: $5.99 USD
Item ID
v1|398074148391|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
Subject
Landscape
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
Year of Production
1896
Number of Photographs
1
Time Period Manufactured
Pre-1900
Original/Licensed Reprint
Original
Description

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Antique Cabinet Card 1890s Large Group Camping Tent Lake George NY 1896

This antique cabinet card captures a large group enjoying a camping getaway beside a spacious tent at Lake George, NY, in the summer of 1896. The image depicts a wonderful slice of late-Victorian outdoor recreation, showing the companions gathered in their period attire amidst the rustic wilderness of the Adirondacks. The composition beautifully balances the rugged natural landscape with the relaxed, social mood of the campers during their lakeside retreat.

For collectors of 1890s social history and regional New York memorabilia, this piece offers a rare, authentic glimpse into early American leisure culture. It is a perfect acquisition for those documenting the history of camping, historic outdoor gear, or the scenic heritage of Lake George.

Add this fascinating 1896 camping scene to your historical photography collection today.
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