Antique 1860s Wood Inlaid CDV Album with Collection of Prang Chromolithographs

$399.95

Album – there is moderate visible scratching to both covers, with heavy left-side corner chipping on the fton and right-side rear wood panels. Clasp arm is missing,. Spine is a bit loose with top leather section missing. Interior Pages show moderate discoloration and edge wear, with some tears. Prang Chromos – color remains vibrant and lovely across the prints. All prints show moderate – heavy foxing / discoloration, mostly in the exposed window area.

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SKU: 65896 Category: Carte de Visite Tags: 1850-1899, 1860-1869, Carte de Visite, CDV, Nature, Original, Photograph Album, Sepia, Unusual Brass Covers

Description

  • Very beautiful Small CDV album c. late 1860s era
  • The album has lovely wood inlaid cover panels, the front with artwork of a young woman riding a mule.
  • The interior of the album houses 19 Louis Prang Chromolithograph Print Cards from some of his various series, including (2) Moths & Butterflies, (3) Leafs, (5) Birds, (3) Flowers, (3) Moss, (2) Berries, and (1) Fruit
  • The inner first page is marked in pencil “Johannie S. Wright – La Grange House – from Grandma – My Birthday”
  • Album Measures approx. 3-5/8″ x 5-1/4″ x 1-3/8″

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