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Original antique mounted photograph showing a multigenerational family posed outside a substantial two-story residence. The decorative mount carries the Smith studio imprint of Trenton, Missouri.
The image preserves excellent architectural and social-history detail: the home’s porch, columns, shutters, decorative trim, furnishings, and the clothing of the assembled adults and children. These features make it particularly appealing to collectors of Missouri history, vernacular architecture, genealogy, historic homes, and antique photography.
DATE:Estimated circa 1900–1910 based on the mount, clothing, and photographic presentation. Exact year and identities are unknown.
FORMAT:Large original sepia mounted photograph. Reverse is blank, with no written names or address visible.
CONDITION:Age toning, foxing and spotting, surface wear, worn edges and corners, small abrasions, and general wear to the mount. The photographic image retains good clarity and strong architectural detail. All visible wear is shown honestly in the photographs.
PROVENANCE:This item comes from inventory inherited from a family friend who was an avid collector of antiques and historical memorabilia. The collection was assembled through antique shops and public and private sales, including sources in the Los Angeles area. Some items retained old collector or shop tags, but no formal provenance documents accompany this photograph. We describe each item transparently and hope to place it with a collector who will appreciate and preserve its history.
The photograph will be protected with rigid backing, moisture protection, and a sturdy rigid mailer or box for shipment.
