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Type: Photograph / Studio Portrait
- Format: Cabinet Photo in Paper Folder
- Year of Production: 1917
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Original/Reproduction: Original Period Item
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Description:
Up for sale is a fantastic, 100% original World War I era U.S. Army soldier studio portrait. This historic piece features a young American "Doughboy" in his high-collar service tunic, meticulously styled with a dark neck cravat. He is proudly wearing a U.S. Army Sharpshooter Maltese Cross qualification badge on his left breast.
This photograph is exceptionally well-documented, making it an excellent piece for researchers or militaria collectors.
Key Historical Details:
- Identified Soldier: Handwritten "John E. Brown" inside the folder insert.
- Dated: Explicitly inscribed "1917" on the inner paper layers.
- Studio Mark: The reverse side of the presentation folder features the elegant, original stamped logo for "Holland's Studio - Charleston, S.C. / Asheville, N.C."
Condition:
The portrait itself features excellent contrast and detail. The original textured cardstock presentation folder is intact with typical light edge wear, minor toning, and age-related surface patina consistent with a 100+ year old paper antique. Complete with all historical handwriting intact. Please see high-resolution photos for exact condition details.
