Question for the experts

[Saco River Auction]

Hi Guys,

I am looking for some antique photography experts. I found this antique cabinet photo of the 1888 Chicago White Stockings in a house in Naples Maine. It is clearly in a period frame and didn't look like it had ever been out until we removed it for viewing. I have only ever seen this pose in a cabinet 4x6 (or so size). This one is 10x12. Looking for anyone with any info on this. I know many of you could write the book on 19th century sports photography and any help would be greatly appreciated. Below are the scans.

[drcy]

It looks old due to the toning. If it's from the 1800s it has to have the photographic print on thin photo paper attached to carboard (or other thick stock) backing. It is just one sheet of paper, it's not a photo from the 1800s. Though without a closer look, it could be a ink and printing press print too-- which could be on a single sheet if from the 1800s.

[Leon]

By no means am I an expert but have handled quite a few 1880s baseball photos and cabinets. The toning does look good but it's so hard to tell from a picture as to somethings authenticity. I know I have been fooled more than once. If real, I would think it is valuable, just not sure how much. Good luck...

ps...This thread was copied to the other side of the board where the memorabilia discussions generally are so if someone only looks there they will see it too.

[Saco River Auction]

Originally Posted by drcy

It looks old due to the toning. If it's from the 1800s it has to have the photographic print on thin photo paper attached to carboard (or other thick stock) backing. It is just one sheet of paper, it's not a photo from the 1800s. Though without a closer look, it could be a ink and printing press print too-- which could be on a single sheet if from the 1800s.

The Photo is definitely albumen in the way it's a thin item affixed to a thicker card stock. Thanks for the info.

[Saco River Auction]

Originally Posted by Leon

By no means am I an expert but have handled quite a few 1880s baseball photos and cabinets. The toning does look good but it's so hard to tell from a picture as to somethings authenticity. I know I have been fooled more than once. If real, I would think it is valuable, just not sure how much. Good luck...

ps...This thread was copied to the other side of the board where the memorabilia discussions generally are so if someone only looks there they will see it too.

Thanks Leon.

[Exhibitman]

Beautiful. Judging from the handwritten notation on the back it may have been cut down by the framer.

[CTDean]

There was a cabinet card in the 2013 Robert Edwards auction. That cabinet card photo by J K Stevens, Chicago brought just over $3800. I think it was lot 1790 and looked to be a standard size cabinet card.