What a lucky boy. This nice clear image gives a great look at the boy, the drum and especially the toy ship, which is marked U.S. Cruiser. Please see the close up scans.

Photographer: Taft, Saxton’s River, Vermont

Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2

Condition: Excellent. A very clean piece which was clearly kept in an album. The only blemish is what looks like a small ink spot on the right border outside the image.