Lot 122

Cabinet card of man with wooden wheeled roller skates

Estimate: $100 - $200

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A whimsical studio cabinet card from the 1880s, featuring a young man outfitted with a unique pair of large wooden wheeled roller skates. The subject is dressed in a quirky, disheveled manner, complete with a slouch hat, oversized glasses, and a well-worn suit. He holds an umbrella under one arm and carries a suitcase in his other hand, adding to the eccentricity of the scene.

This portrait captures the playful spirit of the era, with the subject's exaggerated pose and comical expression. The large, wooden roller skates are the focal point of the image, each skate equipped with oversized wheels that seem almost too big for practical use, making this photograph a charming and rare example of Victorian-era novelty photography.

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