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Lot 213

D. Vallis Studio Cabinet Card Four Women Maids Mt Pleasant

Estimate: $50 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$10

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Cabinet card studio portrait depicting four young women dressed in coordinated maid or domestic service uniforms. The lower right corner of the mount bears the printed imprint: “D. Vallis Studio ZANESVILLE, O. MT. PLEASANT, PA.” The women are posed around a seated central figure, all wearing dark long sleeve dresses with high collars and white aprons crossed at the back. Each has a light bow or cap at the crown of the head. The composition is carefully arranged, with the seated figure turned slightly while two women stand at left and one at right, creating a formal yet intimate grouping. The setting includes a studio backdrop and decorative chair, typical of early twentieth century portrait work. The coordinated attire strongly suggests employment in domestic service, possibly as household staff photographed together. The reverse mount shows a visible offset transfer of another photograph, faintly revealing the ghosted image of two women. This is consistent with prolonged contact between mounted photographs, resulting in image migration or chemical transfer. The transfer is clearly visible across much of the back surface. No additional printed information visible beyond the imprint. Condition consistent with age, with mount wear and evident photographic transfer on the reverse.

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