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This carte de visite is dated and identified on the back.
The boys ages 6 and 4 were photographed on 1 AUG 1867.
The blocks to spell out names is ingenious and the pull toy horse just adds to the character of the scene.
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Scott
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This is great since it is my 2 best friends names ! And they collect toys .
Awesome , Thanks for sharing it Scott
Thanks rocker, BeauxPurdy and Manikin.
This CDV is beyond exceptional. You said it best that the use of blocks to spell out the names is "ingenious."
I think what I love even more is that the pull toy horse is named BOB, which is a story in itself.
All I can say is WOW!
Thanks chevy and solver.
Scott
Thanks official.
Thanks scandinavian.
Scott
Thanks fourpeepsake-- when you have time check my other early photo related items posted on CW.
Scott