Description: Antique cabinet card photo of a large boy in shorts photographed in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Boy is presumably with the circus or traveling show as a sideshow or wrestler. Photography studio is listed as Hover of Fort Wayne, Indiana. James V. Hover was a photographer in Fort Wayne for most of the 1880s per records. He had studios at both 60 and 112 Calhoun Street. 112 Calhoun Street. Haven't seen this before. The address is on the photo portion of the cabinet card. Maybe added later. But it's primarily just visibly when looking at it from the side in the right light. You can see it in one of the photos posted. See photos for dimensions. Approximately 4.26" x 6.5". Exact age of photo is unknown, but likely sometime in the mid 1880s when he had a studio at 112 Calhoun. CONDITION: Please check photographs thoroughly for signs of wear. Multiple photos are always posted so that you know exactly what you will be receiving. Please message me with any specific questions about condition. ** Cabinet card has some condition issues. Blemishes, scuffs, discoloration. Plus some edge issues, especially on the bottom. All visible in the photographs. ** Photo will be mailed in protective packaging with tracking. Thanks for looking! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Price: 139 USD
Location: Weaverville, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-30T18:22:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: 4.25" x 6.5"
Signed: No
Material: Cardboard, Paper
Framing: Unframed
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Circus Performer Wrestler
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Year of Production: 1880s
Photographer: James V. Hover
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Americana, History, People, Portrait, Circus, Wrestling
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
