Description: Sepia toned cabinet card photograph of an engraving based on an illustration by Sol Eytinge that appeared in the May 11. 1878 issue of Harper's Weekly which was titled, "Love in Blackville. The Wooing of the Twins" drawn by Sol Eytinge Jr. (1833-1905). In the engraving that is shown on the card the title "The Wooing of the Twins" appears lightly in the foreground of the image. There are some differences in this image from the Harper's Weekly image but the cabinet card image is clearly based on and is a variation of that image. The scene shows two black gentlemen flirting with two coy twins while the parents are nearby in another room keeping an eye on the goings on. The image depicts the participants in a racially stereotypical manner as was done at that time in so many publications. Sol Eytinge, Jr. was the illustrator of Dicken's A Christmas Carol (1869), Great Expectations (1867), Little Dorrit (1871) Our Mutual Friend (1870), The Personal History of David Copperfield (1867), A Tale of Two Cities (1867) and others. His Blackville series of comic illustrations gave readers of Harper's Weekly a regular supply of buffoonish portrayals of freedpeople. Printed on the back of the card is the photographer's information which was for Stevens & Redington Photographic Studio, 85 Madison St., Chicago which was at that address in Chicago in 1879. The card measures 6 7/16 inches by 4 1/4 inches. The condition of the card is excellent with good contrast and rich tones. There is a slight bump to one corner. Please examine the clear photos that we have provided & purchase based on your own opinion as to the condition of the cabinet photo. The reference number for this item is #5313. Shipping is free only to addresses within the U.S. The shipping quote to locations outside of the U.S. is an estimate and the actual cost may differ. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Price: 120 USD
Location: Lampeter, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-16T22:35:17.000Z
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: 6 7/16 x 4 1/4 in
Image Color: Sepia
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Family, Hearts, Humor
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Year of Production: 1879
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Domestic & Family Life, Love
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Albumen Print
