This cabinet card photograph shows a barber standing in a studio setting with a strop and razor, mounted on a printed card with the imprint of M. C. Kember, Honeoye Falls, N.Y. The portrait is a full-length view, likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, and the reverse is blank. The sitter is shown with his face obscured in the image provided.
He wears a dark vest over a light shirt, striped trousers, and lace-up shoes, and stands beside a barber’s strop mounted on a tall stand. A curtain, painted backdrop, and framed studio prop appear at the left side of the composition. The card has scalloped edges and shows age toning, small stains, and light surface wear.
The lower margin carries the photographer’s imprint at left and the location at right, both clearly printed on the mount. The overall presentation is straightforward and formal, with the studio setting and barbering tools serving as the primary visual focus.
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