{"product_id":"photographie-ancienne-enfant-e-sassy-setif-cabinet-de-curiosites-retro","title":"Old photograph child E. Sassy Sétif retro curiosity cabinet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old cabinet card photograph, featuring a studio portrait of a young child seated on a patterned stool. The black and white image, with sepia tones, offers a delicately retro atmosphere, typical of portraits from the late 19th or very early 20th century. The subject, dressed in light-colored clothing, is photographed in bright light, creating a soft contrast with the neutral and slightly blurred background. The child's clothing style, as well as the haircut, evoke a bygone era, reinforcing the antique aspect of the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph is mounted on thick cardboard, characteristic of the \"cabinet portrait\" formats used by professional photographic studios of that period. The cardboard support features a white border, with slightly rounded corners and visible wear on the top edge, testifying to its age. There are some marks and traces of oxidation on the image surface, as well as a general patina that gives the object an authentic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the cardboard bears an printed inscription in ornamental lettering: \"E. SASSY – SÉTIF – Rue de Constantine\", mentioning the name of the photographer or studio as well as the city of origin, Sétif, and the studio address. This detail allows for identification of the photograph's geographical origin and attests to the professional production of the portrait. The ensemble evokes family or children's portraits taken to mark an important stage of life, often kept in family albums or displayed in bourgeois interiors of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph is displayed on a wooden table, with an old bookcase filled with bound books in the background, adding a curiosity cabinet or retro decor ambiance. This presentation highlights the decorative and evocative aspect of the object, ideal for use in vintage decoration, scenography, or thematic collection around antique photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Some traces of wear, marks, and visible patina, particularly on the edges and surface. Overall appearance consistent with a period photograph, with authentic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Cabinet card photographs, very popular from 1870 to 1910, were commonly used by studios to offer high-quality portraits, often signed with the name of the photographer or studio. The cardboard format allowed for better preservation and easy display in bourgeois interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique and decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old photograph, child's portrait, cabinet portrait, retro photography, E. Sassy studio, Sétif, 19th-century ambiance, vintage decor, cardboard portrait, sepia photograph, old photograph, vintage photo, old image decoration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487174512967,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d188b479-89be-49a7-85cd-9907544b10a0.jpg?v=1785598783","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/photographie-ancienne-enfant-e-sassy-setif-cabinet-de-curiosites-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}