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Lot 159:
Description
Group of 16 Hidden Mother Antique 19th Century Photographs. There are 16 antique photographs from the late 19th century with one dated 1877. The photographs depict young babies to toddlers posing for photos. As was common in the era because of long exposure times, a parent, guardian, caregiver, or studio assistant was concealed behind the child to hold them still. In the photos, you can faintly see a hand, a torso, knees, or other parts of the body from the person holding up the child. The cards are from H. Bishop’s New Skylight Gallery (Chambersburg, PA), Art Gallery of J.W. Morgeneier (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), J. Holyland (Baltimore, MD), W.S. Kelly Photographer (Waterbury, CT), and Webster and Popkins (Hartford, CT). The paper frames feature some toning and small spots. There are some pieces where blush was added to the cheeks of the child after the photos were developed. A few tintypes are included as well.
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