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Antique Photograph Collection - Circa 1900-19055 Pieces of Early 20th Century History
An incredible collection of oversized antique photographs and an original 1905 marriage certificate - a genuine glimpse into early 1900s American life!
The Collection:
1. Victorian Woman Portrait (16" x 24" approx)Elegant woman in period dress with magnificent large hat adorned with feathers, dark Gibson Girl-era dress with belt, locket necklace. Stunning period fashion.
2. Child Portrait (16" x 24" approx)Young child in white Victorian dress posed in ornate chair with decorative carved back. Classic formal portrait style.
3. Oval Child Portrait (19.5" x 16.5" approx)Same or similar child in white dress, mounted in oval format against dark background.
4. Original Marriage Certificate (13.5" x 19" approx)"This Certifies _____ and _____ IN HOLY MATRIMONY"Dated: August 30, 1905Beautiful ornate Victorian-style certificate with floral decorations and religious imagery. "According to the Ordinances of God" text visible.
5. Oval Woman Portrait (12" x 19.5" approx)Woman in dark Victorian dress with ornate details, posed against decorative background.
Condition:These are 120+ year old authentic photographs showing age-appropriate wear including:
- Edge damage/tears
- Fading and discoloration
- Creasing
- Surface wear
- All expected for items of this age
Historical Significance:These oversized portraits were expensive luxuries in the early 1900s, suggesting a family of some means. The connection between the photos and 1905 marriage certificate suggests these may be family members - possibly a bride, groom, or their children.
Perfect for:
- Antique photography collectors
- Victorian/Edwardian era enthusiasts
- Vintage fashion historians
- Genealogy researchers
- Period home decorators
- Mixed media artists working with vintage ephemera
Authentic early 1900s pieces - not reproductions!
