RARE ANTIQUE ROME HAND TINTED CABINET PHOTO CARD

RARE ANTIQUE ROME HAND TINTED CABINET PHOTO CARD

A lot of four antique Roman collectible hand colored cartes de visite perhaps the most ubiquitous form of nineteenth century photography. The 4 cabinet photo cards including one of a Swiss Guard in The Papal Court At Vatican City. Each card depicts male and female figures of locals in traditional picturesque costumes. From the late 1850s through the latter half of the century, these economical keepsakes circulated en masse and spurred a veritable “cartomania”. Each card is marked lower right or left. Circa 1870s. Works from this artists are part of the collection of the MET Museum in New York, the V&A Museum and other institutions. Highly collectible items. Cabinet of Oddities and Rarities.

Dimensions: Average 4" x 2 12" inAll measurements are approximate