Description: Antique/Victorian ca. 1890 CDV PHOTO-SOUTHERN LADY/WOMAN-Echard-Memphis, Tenn.This beautiful antique carte de visite/photograph was purchased at a North Mississippi plantation estate sale many years ago. The Southern belle (?) is wearing the period clothing of the 1890s and has her hair in a bun.The photo was taken in the studio of W.C. Echard in Memphis, Tennessee. A Memphis city directory lists his studio location at 284 Main Street in 1890 while he boarded at 338 Main on the 2nd floor. He also seems to have had studios in Columbus, Mississippi; Florence, Alabama; and Jacksonville, Florida at various times.A Lamar, Alabama newspaper advertisement from April 15, 1886 reads as follows: Go to ECHARD'S PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY, Columbus, Mississippi, when you want a fine photograph or ferrotype of any size or style. No extra charge made for persons standing. Family group and old pictures enlarged to any size. All the work is done in his gallery and not sent North to be done. Has a handsome and cheap line of Picture Frames on hand. Call at his Gallery and see his work when in Columbus.This a great piece to add to any collection of Tennessee or Mississippi history or for those interested in antique photographers and photography!Excellent pre-owned condition.MEASUREMENTS: H 6 1/2" X W 4 1/4" Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE All items are shipped using recycled materials whenever possible. Please note: This is an antique item. It has had another life with another owner(s). It may have light wear which might include scratches or marks. It has the well-loved look that only an antique item can provide. Any noticeable issues will be disclosed in the description and pictures.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Germantown, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-12-14T20:33:49.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year of Production: 1890
Type: Photograph
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Image Color: Sepia
Material: Cardboard, Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Southern Woman
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Photographer: W. C. Echard
Theme: Fashion, People, Portrait, Antique Photography
Features: Gilt edges
Time Period Manufactured: ca. 1890
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
