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This cabinet card image dates from the 1880s to 1890s and shows an African American occupational.
The man is standing in a doorway and is holding a whip by his side.
There is no photographers information on the mount, but the image is most likely American.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
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Cabinet Card PhotographsFirst introduced in the 1860s, cabinet card photographs were similar to car…
Thanks again packrat.
Scott
If he is holding a whip he may have been a cracker. He is outfitted somewhat better than most were during that era. The outfit and the whip would say boss man.
I'd call it a buggy whip and it is pretty typical of what I have seen in other images of the era showing a horse pulled buggy.
Scott
Thanks walksoftly.
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Thanks Amber and vetraio.
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Thanks bellin, kerry and bones!
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Thanks tlmbaran and Budek!
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Thanks for looking macca.
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Thanks for looking supa-- if you have time be sure to look at my other posts which include antique photography.
Scott