Lot 117

Cabinet Card of a Man Feeding His Chickens

Estimate: $50 - $400

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Cabinet card photograph showing a man standing in a fenced poultry yard feeding chickens. The mount bears a vertical printed imprint at right reading “S. Berry” and “MANCHESTER RD. WALDEN.” The photographer’s location appears to be Walden, likely in the Manchester area of England. The subject is unidentified.

The image depicts a middle aged man with mustache wearing a vest over a light shirt and dark trousers. He stands near a wooden fence holding a shallow tray or pan, apparently scattering feed. Around him are numerous chickens of varied coloring including light, dark, and mottled birds. Several small wooden feeding enclosures or slatted crates are visible along the fence line. A metal bucket sits atop one of the crates. The setting appears to be a working yard with packed dirt ground and wooden plank fencing forming the enclosure. A brick structure rises behind the fence.

The photograph captures a straightforward occupational or domestic agricultural scene, likely late nineteenth or early twentieth century. No additional writing visible on the front beyond the photographer’s imprint. Condition consistent with age, with minor edge wear to the mount.

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