Carte de visite portrait identified on the mount as “Maj. S. E. Houghton.” The printed caption notes “20 Years Old—Height, 31 Inches—Weight, 41 lbs.” The sitter stands in a studio setting beside an ornate pedestal table and draped fabric backdrop. Major Houghton was among the numerous little-person performers exhibited in traveling shows and museums during the late nineteenth century, with photographs produced as collectible souvenirs. CDV format photograph with printed caption and performer statistics on the mount. Reverse photographer’s imprint present but partially obscured.