Lot 174

Mounted Photograph John Ennor Photographic Railcar

Estimate: $50 - $400

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Albumen photograph showing a large group posed at the rear platform of a railroad photographic studio car marked John Ennor Photographic Studio, circa 1890s–1900s. The image shows men, women, and children assembled on and around the railcar, with the studio name clearly painted along the side.

Traveling photographic studios operated from specially fitted railcars, allowing photographers to produce portraits in towns along rail lines. The railcar signage identifies this example as belonging to John Ennor, and the group appears posed for a commemorative photograph at a station siding.

Photograph mounted to gray card mount. Studio name visible on railcar in the image. No photographer’s imprint visible on mount. Mounted 5" x 7" image on larger board. 

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