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Posted 2 years ago
scottvez
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This is a Civil War era CDV of a well dressed man who was born with one leg significantly shorter than the other. His right leg is about 6- 8 inches shorter than his left. He wears a shoe and has metal stand attached to the shoe and makes up for the short leg. He also has a thin cane to help him keep his balance.
The CDV was photographed byMorris of the Union Picture Gallery of Auburn, New York.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
Scott
Cartes-De-VisitesCartes-De-Visites (CDVs), were part of a major shift in the 1860’s from gla…
Great shot!!!!
Great Belter chair as well [i think]!
Thanks again cultcha.
I would think a lesser maker-- of course to me it is always the back of the chair that gives it away.
scott