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Authentic late-19th-century
photographic portraits of an identified married couple, Emmer Bradley and Ruth Bradley, clearly labeled on the reverse in period handwriting.
The male portrait shows Emmer Bradley wearing a three-piece suit with vest, tie, and distinctive chin whiskers typical of the late 1800s. The female portrait depicts Ruth Bradley, identified as his wife, wearing period dress with a high collar, brooch, and earrings, her hair center-parted and pulled back — a classic Victorian style.
Both photographs feature soft vignette edges and warm sepia tones consistent with albumen or early silver print processes, dating them to approximately 1880–1900. The handwritten identifications on the backs provide strong genealogical and historical value, making this pair especially appealing to family-history researchers and collectors of identified antique photographs.
Original antique photographs in good vintage condition for their age. Both images show age-appropriate toning, surface wear, light spotting, and soft edge wear. Backs exhibit original mounting remnants, staining, and handwritten identifications. No modern restoration noted. Please review all photos carefully, as condition is consistent with 19th-century photographic materials.
