A studio portrait of an infant., ca. 1890.

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A studio portrait of an infant., ca. 1890.

Entry/Object ID

2014.759.1.11

Description

A cabinet card studio portrait of an infant. The photo was taken by the Lamson Studio, Spring Street, Los Angeles., ca. 1890. The child is sitting on chair with an ornate back and wears an oversized gown, perhaps for a christening. The photograph is cut in the shape of an oval and placed on the grey cabinet card backing with the photographer's information at the bottom, printed in white ink. The item is in good condition despite the minor discoloration.

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Cabinet Card Photographs