Colonial Australian (Victoria) Cabinet Card Photograph.

 Antique & Rare Australian Photograph
Cabinet Card (16.5 x 10.75 cms)

Title:
Colonial Australia 
GENTLEMAN
PORTRAIT


Blank. [reverse]
" Stewart & Co
217 & 219 Bourke St.East
Melbourne " [front]

[ Stewart & Co, being Robert Stewart, photographer in Melbourne, Victoria ....also had studio/s in Sydney ] 


Seller Comment :
 A rare photograph, most likely a one-of-kind, and of high photographic skill quality, in a studio setting. The man has clothing fashion of the era, and has a thoughtful, off camera pose, head and shoulders, in an sharp oval vignette.
Condition? :
Check photos in description, but in my opinion, the photograph is in very good condition.
  In general terms, Expect some surface soiling, foxing spot marks ,  and  wear from age/handling.
Size? :
 approx 16.5cms x 10.75cms ....
Photograph laid on  advertising Studio Card 
Age? :
Undated, however Attributed to circa 1870's to 1880's
Original? / Rarity? :
100% Original. 
Rare.....most likely the only one printed and purchased by the family of the subjects in the picture. This photograph was found in a moderate collection of other old Australian produced CDV's /calling cards/cabinet cards.
 

..I have taken good clear photos, so please take the time to inspect all , to help you judge the condition as well as the description above, happy to answer any questions.