Author: VICTORIAN PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM. NYEMETZ PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, PENNSYLVANIA
Title: Concertina photo album from the c.1870s with 31 portraits inserted into the floral motif, stiff board purpose mounts. Each measures 16cm X 9cm. A further 2 mounted portraits measure 10cm X 6cm. Another 5 are loosely laid-in
Description: A fine period example; padded. rich-ruby velvet over thick bevelled boards. Ornate silver close-clasp with silver studs to the corners of the back panel. White silk doublure. Generalized wear to the extremities with a closed tear to 1 side of the spine. Remains uncommonly well-preserved. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; Many have the original tissue-guards still intact. All but 1 seem to have been produced at the Nymetz studio and printed on stiff card. 1 was produced at the H.A Clapham studio in Swansea. England (likely a close relative with 2 young children of the main Pennsylvania family). 1 further postcard portrait was produced at the Dittrich studio. Atlantic City. N.J. (again. likely to be a relative).Weight in Kg appr.:

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