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I found this last week in a local flea market. I just liked it because of the pose. I had no idea who J.L. Sullivan was until I came home and researched him. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only was he a known boxer, he was rather popular!
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Cabinet Card PhotographsFirst introduced in the 1860s, cabinet card photographs were similar to car…
That's a great find.
Don't forget the cool mustache!
Welcome to CW-- Good image and a nice find at the flea market!
I am an antique photograph collector and would enjoy seeing more of your collection if you'd care to share it.
Scott