3 X Antique Cabinet Card Photographs Late 1800 S #62679-2

Cabinet card photographs, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were distinctive portraits sized at 4.25 by 6.5 inches and mounted on sturdy cardboard, resembling small cabinets. Acting as successors to carte de visite, these cards presented larger, more detailed studio portraits of individuals, couples, or families in fashionable attire. They bore the studio’s name and location, contributing to a historical record. Acting as cultural phenomena, cabinet cards were exchanged among families, serving as cherished mementos and historical artifacts. Despite technological changes leading to their decline, cabinet cards offer a nostalgic glimpse into the fashion and faces of a bygone era.