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Cabinet Card
Photograph
Cabinet card of a young lady. Hair has a low chignon, with fringe in the CF, and small pompadour. No earrings, but there are hair ornaments worn in the back of the head, consisting of four hair pins with large heads. Bodice is of a fine wool, with small sleeve puffs at sleeve cap. CF button closure of metal buttons, flanked by four large faux-button covered in self fabric for decoration. Collar stand has a small brooch of two circles, filled in with metal details or perhaps rhinestones. Small chain falls from brooch and attaches to stick pin, which is pinned to bodice top. Bottom of carb is printed; "A.J. Fisher Towanda, Pa." Back of card is printed: "Fischer photographic art studio Towanda, Pa. Duplicates can be had at any time."
2025.16.356
Cabinet Card
Jewelry
Towanda, Pa.
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection
Cabinet Card
1888 - 1892