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Upon close inspection, it appears that the dog has a glass eye possibly. Look at the pictures and just for yourself.
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-grade antique Victorian cabinet card portrait photograph dated precisely on the reverse to April 18, 1899 ("4/18 99"). This remarkably unique historic image features an elderly gentleman seated formally alongside his beloved canine companion.
The absolute crown jewel of this photograph is its incredible novelty factor: the gentleman is holding a small, clear printed card directly next to his dog that proudly displays the pet's name: "DAISY". In-photo pet name plates or signs are exceptionally scarce in 19th-century studio photography, making this an elite addition to any advanced ephemera collection. The dog itself appears to be a sleek, alert smooth-coated Terrier or early Pinscher breed wearing a small metal collar.
The reverse side of the heavy card mount delivers outstanding family provenance handwritten in original period pencil script:
- Addressee/Subject: "Mr. Pratt"
- Exact Date of Creation: "4/18 99" (April 18, 1899)
- Additional Text: Includes a faint vintage script notation reading "Yours truly" along with an original studio or family inventory number "8".
Features & Condition:
- Date of Photo: April 18, 1899 (Late Victorian Era)
- Subject: Formal portrait of Mr. Pratt holding an in-photo name sign for his pet dog, "Prince"
- Format: Original heavy Victorian cabinet card mount / silver halide portrait print
- Condition: Excellent antique condition with fantastic central focus, strong charcoal/sepia contrast, and rich clothing details. The heavy card mount shows typical natural age-appropriate toning and light corner rubs, beautifully preserving its 125+ year history. Free of major creases, cracks, or heavy staining across the primary subjects.
Shipping & Packaging Protection:
To preserve its excellent antique condition and historic integrity, this historic cabinet card will be shipped with extreme care. It will be securely sandwiched flat between two sturdy pieces of thick cardboard and mailed out inside a rigid, bend-resistant cardboard mailer to fully guarantee safe transit to your doorstep.
