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Children with toys are prized subject for 19th century photography collectors.
This is an 1880s cabinet card by McClaire of Seattle Washington.
The two children have a toy train locomotive and coal car sitting on (almost falling off) the adjacent column.
The little girl has a great curl in her hair!
Reproduction of these images in any form is prohibited.
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Great picture!
Thanks for commenting walksoftly-- I appreciate it!
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Most welcome, I always enjoy your posts!
Thanks for looking tom!
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Thanks tony and rob!
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Thanks bellin-- appreciate you stopping by.
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Thanks for looking epson!
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Thanks for looking mikko!
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Thanks debbie.
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Thanks musik!
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Lovely photo, beautiful children!....:-)
Thanks for looking and commenting inky!
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Thanks for looking pw and kindy!
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Thanks for looking jojo-- be sure to look at my other antique photograph postings on this site.
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Scott could I get your opinion on a photo?
Trying to determine era on middle photo
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/43243-my-english-cousins
Can you determine anything from the mount?
Sure walksoftly-- I'll take a look in just a minute.
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Thanks bratjdd and debbie.
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wow! what gorgeous kids!
Thanks cultcha.
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Thanks mani.
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