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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 547

CDV, Boy in Military Style Jacket, Folsom

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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Carte de visite photograph featuring a vignetted bust portrait of a young boy wearing a military-style jacket, with photographer imprint “Folsom, Photographer” on the reverse. The albumen print is mounted on a plain card with no decorative border, and the oval vignette format suggests a late 1860s to early 1870s date. No location is given for the studio, and no further identifying information is visible on the mount.

The boy is shown facing forward with short, neatly parted hair and a direct expression, dressed in a dark jacket with a row of prominent buttons along the chest. His collar features striped trim with small star-like devices, and he wears a small bow tie at the neck. The oval vignette isolates the figure against a soft, neutral background, with no studio props or furnishings present.

The reverse bears the simple printed imprint “Folsom, Photographer.” A faint pencil notation reading “93–32” appears near the top edge. The mount is otherwise unadorned, with no additional text or decorative elements visible.

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