Cabinet Cards, 1870-1900
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains cabinet card portraits of individuals from Chemung County.
- Extent:
- 3.5 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains cabinet card portraits of Chemung County residents produced by various local photographers and photography studios.
- Biographical / historical:
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The cabinet card was a popular style of portrait photography measuring 108 by 165 mm (4 1⁄4 by 6 1⁄2 inches). It was first introduced in 1860 but did not gain popularity until the 1870s. In the United States, the style had largely died out by 1910.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by various individuals.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
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Photography
Portrait photography
Photographs - Places:
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Elmira (N.Y.)
Chemung County (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org