Description

This original antique photo is from a collection of antique photographs mostly from between 1880 and 1910 acquired from a large antique collection. The vast majority of the photos in this collection originate from throughout New York state and cover everything from portraits to landscapes. Type & Size: A 9x7 original photograph. Condition: Over 100 years old and definitely shows signs of age. Some photos in this collection have tears, fading, coloring, foxing, and other imperfections. Please take a close look at the provided photos to see precisely what the condition is like. This is an original antique photograph depicting a young boy, identified as Raymond E. Tanner, who is 4 years and 4 months old at the time the photo was taken. He is seated on a decorative wicker chair, dressed in a dark suit with a tie, presenting a serious expression. The backdrop features a soft focus of natural scenery, which adds a nostalgic ambiance typical of early 20th-century portraits. Raymond E. Tanner's image captures the essence of childhood in a bygone era, where formal photography was a way to commemorate significant moments. Family photographs like this one were often cherished keepsakes, reflecting not just the individual, but also the family's history and values. Portraits such as this were popular, particularly from the late 19th century into the early 20th century, as families sought to document their lineage and milestones. The back of the photograph has the handwritten inscription ?Raymond E. Tanner. Aged 4 years 4 months,? which personalizes this keepsake and speaks to the intimacy often associated with such portraits. There are no additional visible logos or brands in the image.