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Offered for your consideration is a truly exceptional, highly collectible turn-of-the-century antique portrait photograph capturing a spectacular "holding hands" pose between a young girl and her terrier dog.
ITEM DETAILS & HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
Dating precisely to the Edwardian era (circa 1900–1910s), this original studio portrait was taken by the prominent photographer Harper at his studio located in Joliet, Illinois.
The photograph captures a wonderfully charming, active composition: a young girl with a classic period bob haircut stands elegantly in a layered white Edwardian lace dress and buttoned leather high-top shoes. Posed beautifully right next to her is her loyal smooth Fox Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier mix dog, sitting upright on its hind legs and extending its front paws to "hold hands" with the child. Action shots and complex animal poses of this caliber are incredibly scarce from the early 1900s due to slow camera exposure times, making this a top-tier piece for advanced ephemera collectors.
The lower right corner features the artist's original, crisp white-ink script studio signature reading "Harper, Joliet".
- Format: Original early 20th-century photographic print on a heavy dark cardstock base mount.
- Dimensions: Approx. 4.25" x 6.5" (standard cabinet card portrait style sizing).
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The photograph displays wonderful crisp contrast, rich dark chocolate tones, and razor-sharp focal clarity throughout the girl's lace layers and the terrier's expressions. The mount card is sturdy with clean, sharp edges. Please review photos for full detail.
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Your historic photograph will be handled with the utmost care to ensure it arrives at your doorstep safely.
- Secure Protective Packaging: The photograph card will be securely sandwiched between two thick pieces of rigid cardboard to prevent any bending, folding, or corner crushing during transit. It will then be shipped inside a durable, weather-resistant cardboard mailer.
- Fast & Reliable Shipping: Your order will be securely packaged and shipped out fast—within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment. Full tracking information will be provided automatically.
A premier crossover addition for collectors of early Illinois photography, unique childhood fashion, antique pet trick ephemera, or advanced canine portraiture!
