Antique Photograph – Lg oval photo of Farm – hand-tint. We found this outstanding early photograph behind an oval portrait in an old frame. Excellent detail and depth of field. Also has nice tinting. In one of the close-up scans, it looks like an animal is tied up along the fence. Probably dates to late 1800’s or early 1900’s.

Size: 13" x 17"

Condition: It is in remarkably good condition. There is a little edge wear...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - LARGE -DRY GOODS STORE. C.1910. This is a really nice image showing men's clothing on the right, women’s on the left. You can really see the men’s hats, shoes, ties, collars,etc. … along with the women's shirt waists, hats, large rolls of ribbons etc. There are 2 American Flags hanging above the aisles, plus 2 women sales clerks and 3 men clerks. A very neat, well stocked store. The photograph itself is...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - STATIONERY STORE C.1900. Great original photo of a stationery store chock full of paper, pads and pens. Nice old brass cash register. "Esterbrook's Steel Pens" advertising sign. The print is in very nice condition (better than it appears in the scans) and is mounted on original gray/green mat board. Board shows a little wear with some edge chips and dents and a few stains, but photo has been protected....
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - LARGE - WEDDING PARTY. C.1890's.
Fascinating scene of the wedding party posing in front of what looks to be a factory building where many of them likely worked. This is a wonderful glimpse of their world.

7.5" x 9.5" print mounted on a simple, embossed mat board that is approx. 12" x 15". Mat has some wear on edges, but the image is excellent with just one scratch in the brick area.
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO – GIANT REDWOODS BY CARRIAGE. Wonderful late 19th century photograph of well-heeled tourists visiting the giant redwoods. This is a large 6" x 8" photograph mounted to an 8" x 10" mounting board. No photographer ID. Condition is superb. It has hardly been touched.
 

ANTIQUE BRASS FRAME & PHOTOGRAPH - MID-1800'S. This is a gem of a frame with what looks like its original accompanying photograph still inside. It is sturdy brass with beautiful detailing all around. The detailed area on the front and on the clasp is reddish brass with an almost copper appearance, but I'm pretty sure it is brass.

The heavy clasp on top is firmly attached and moves well. The back is solid brass and once had a...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - BLACK CHILDREN ON STEPS OF HOUSE. This is a compelling little image of black children on the steps of an unpainted clapboard house. Looks to be 1890's or early 20th century. 4 of the 6 boys have shoes. The barefoot boy on left has a string belt. Unmounted print. Size 3" x 4". Photographer: unknown. Very good condition.
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - THE TOPHAT GANG - 1890's - Large. Intriquing image of 4 gents all decked out in a studio. The one wearing the caped coat is seated on a studio stump. Not sure if these fellows were club members, business partners or actors. Interestingly, the image is not really cropped, because it shows part of the studio itself on the sides. On the right side you can see a head stand used to help position a subject's head during the...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO – GIANT REDWOOD DRIVE THROUGH. Wonderful late 19th century photograph of a carriage driving through a giant redwood. This is a large 6" x 8" photograph mounted to an 8" x 10" mounting board. No photographer ID. Condition is superb. It has hardly been touched.
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO – WEST VIRGINIA ROCK CLIMBERS. Nice sepia photo taken near Martinsburg, West Virginia, probably 1890’s.
Size: 5 1/4" x 8". (full mat is 10" x 12"). Photographer is handwritten on back as A. F. Smith of Martinsburg. Condition is excellent. Image is virtually untouched. Mat shows age, but is intact.