Antique Cabinet Card Photo Lot (10) Cincinnati Ohio 1880s Victorian Marceau Wats For Sale

Included Studios & Historical Significance:
Elite Studio (176 & 178 W. 4th St, Cincinnati): Includes two cards from this premier studio—featuring both stylized front margins and matching turn-of-the-century unmarked backstocks.
Theodore C. Marceau / Marceau & Bellsmith: Four cabinet cards from this highly collectible pioneer of luxury studio photography.
Watson's Photographic Studio & J. Benjamin Portraits:Three highly aesthetic late-Victorian variants with featured subjects
Leo Weingartner (Sixth & Central Ave., Cincinnati): A highly respected local portrait artist in the downtown area. One cabinet card portrait of a woman.
Premium Toy Subject:A wonderful Elite Studio portrait of a young Victorian girl standing outdoors holding her antique bisque-head doll.
Identified Baby & Ancestors:Includes a sweet infant portrait labeled "Dana, age 11 mths. from Elite Studio, alongside two named adult portraits: "Aunt Nanny Ware" and "Emma Streetman."

Overall Condition Grade: Very Good to Excellent Antique Condition.

Image Quality:Rich sepia tones with beautiful contrast on most cards. Faces, outfits, and fine details (like the child's doll) remain sharp and easy to distinguish. Please note thatthe portrait of the baby is quite faded due to age.However, this card features an exceptional, highly detailed studio backstamp that remains preserved.

Surface & Emulsion: Faint, expected age-related surface wear, minor silvering (a natural metallic sheen on darker areas common to older silver-based prints), and minimal scattered dust spotting. No heavy gouges or major emulsion scratches.

Cardboard Mounts: Heavy, rigid, and structurally sound. The edges are clean, and the ornate metallic inks and textured lettering on the backings remain beautifully preserved.

Corner Wear: Minimal corner softening consistent with age and placement inside historic photography albums over the last 130+ years. No broken or completely snapped borders.

Note: Please closely inspect all high-resolution photos of the fronts and backs, as they serve as the ultimate visual guide to the precise condition of these antique items.