Concertina photo album from the c.1870s with 31 portraits inserted into the floral motif, stiff board purpose mounts. Each measures 16cm X 9cm. A further 2 mounted portraits measure 10cm X 6cm. Another 5 are loosely laid-in
1870. Pennsylvania: Nyemetz Photography Studio. Date is suggested. A fine period example; padded, rich-ruby velvet over thick bevelled boards. Ornate silver close-clasp with silver studs to the corners of the back panel. White silk doublure. Generalized wear to the extremities with a closed tear to 1 side of the spine. Remains uncommonly well-preserved. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Many have the original tissue-guards still intact. All but 1 seem to have been produced at the Nymetz studio and printed on stiff card. 1 was produced at the H.A Clapham studio in Swansea, England (likely a close relative with 2 young children of the main Pennsylvania family). 1 further postcard portrait was produced at the Dittrich studio, Atlantic City, N.J. (again, likely to be a relative). Item #194090
Price: €595.00