CARTE DE VISITE (CDV) OF A LITTLE PERSON. The man at right is likely his manager, although it could be his father.

PHOTOGRAPHER. Backmark: “S. Y. Richards, Artist, Corner Main and Water Streets, Pittston, Pa.”

SIZE. Approximately 4 1/8 x 2 7/16 inches.

CONDITION. Photo: Thin light colored mark on face and shoulder of little person. Small spots and specks. The border outside the oval has soiling and creases, and is missing the lower left corner. Mount: Wear and creases at corners and along top and bottom edges. Soiling on front and back.

APPEARANCE. Very good tones. Nice posing and composition.