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Collection of late 1800s–early 1900s mounted photographs including cabinet cards and a carte de visite; subjects include family groups, couples, and children (including a boy in a sailor suit), with various studio portraits on embossed and plain mounts.
Visible studio/photographer marks include: "S. L. Crandall, Milton Junction" on one cabinet card; a large gray mount with a label showing "Photographer, Brandon, Wisconsin" and the number "1150"; one card back with an ornate studio backprint featuring Cyrillic lettering.
Handwritten notes on some backs include: "May and Myrtle Lamfman"; "My Little Pet, Donald, Age One Year, by Ma"; additional pencil inscriptions with partial names and notes (see photos for exact wording).
Mount styles represented: gray embossed mat with large family group, black mount with oval couple portrait, beige mount with oval single portrait (embossed corner logo), two small square portraits in gray mats, plus additional individual and family studio portraits.
Estimated era: circa 1890s–1910s. Regional clues on mounts include Wisconsin, USA (Milton Junction; Brandon).
Ideal for genealogy research, historical photo collections, crafts, or vintage decor. Please review all images to see the exact pieces included.
Special notes: All text quoted above is taken from the photos; some inscriptions and studio names are partially legible.
