Restored and improved image
Frances Benjamin Johnston
and family on porch and in
front of house, about 1900
This is a truly wonderful photo. It shows Johnston, a famous photographer at the time, and her family gathered at a unique house, probably in the Washington D.C. area where she was based. You will see many interesting details in this photo. One young man is on a velocipede (bicycle with a very large front wheel and small rear wheel). The people are wearing a variety of styles of clothing. One boy is in a uniform. Scouts? Please see our other photos of Victorian architecture and people as well. Check out all our items!
You will receive an 8-inch by 10-inch (8x10) print that will ship the next business day after you pay for this item. Other-size prints are available, listed separately. See "Other sizes are available" below.
This improved print was made new, in a photo lab. We took great care to preserve the sharpness and old look while removing scratches, spots, and other damage that would make it less viewable. We repaired imperfections and improved tonal values.
Why buy this photo: This print would be a good conversation starter in a restaurant, waiting room, lobby, classroom, office, library, or museum. Decorators use our sepia-tone prints in a variety of ways to make them look old (see "Tone" below). This photo could also be a gift for a history or architecture buff. It can be resold in a store (see "Wholesale lots" below). Our photos can be used in school reports, presentations, and displays. This is a significantly improved version of the image and must be licensed for use in a publication, production, or other product (see "Licenses" below).
Other sizes available, listed separately: Do not buy this item if you need a different size print. You will need to purchase a different eBay item instead. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to request information such as price or how to order. Some sizes show less sky at the top and less lawn at the bottom (cropped to fit).
5x7 (a standard photo frame size)
8x12 (not a standard size)
Larger image than 8x10.
Cropped at top and bottom.
11x14 (a standard photo frame size)
12x18 (not a standard size)
Cropped at top and bottom.16x20 (a standard photo frame size)
16x24 (display devices are available in some stores)
Larger image than 16x20.
Cropped at top and bottom.20x30 (display devices are available in some stores)
Cropped at top and bottom.
Tone: This print has a sepia tone as shown. Sepia is the color of old prints today, caused by acid in the old paper. Many people prefer the warm sepia tones over cold black and white. This sepia print is on acid-free paper, but it looks old. Black and white is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase black and white. (See second picture.)
Finish: This print has a luster finish that reduces glare. Glossy is available, listed separately. Click "Ask a question" or "Contact seller" to ask how to purchase glossy finish.
Border: This print has a minimum border. This means that there may be some white edges (less than 1/4 inch wide) outside the image so that you can display the maximum amount of the image in a typical display device that hides the edges of the print.
Quality: We select the highest-quality images we can find and carefully restore and improve them. Old photos do not meet today’s high standards due to the limitations of the materials and methods available in those days, and due to aging and damage. But we improve them as much as we can while preserving an old look. Then we process them using modern archival methods so they can be affordable and last for many years.
Packaging: We ship 8x10 prints flat with stiff boards to prevent folding, in sturdy envelopes.
Shipping time: Your print will ship the next business day after we receive your payment. If you purchase additional eBay items from quaintcards to ship together, an extra day may be required. The time required by the postal services to deliver your package depends on shipping method, Customs requirements, weather, holidays, and other factors beyond our control.
Shipping cost: This item is sold with packaging materials and handling included in the price. Domestic postage is also included. For destinations outside the U.S.A., buyer pays actual postage.
Copyright: This is a significantly cleaned-up and improved version of this image. It is copyright protected and shall not be reproduced without expressed permission.
Licenses: We own this cleaned-up and improved image and license it for publishing or for use in productions or other products. For each image to be used, a license must be purchased via a separate eBay listing. We list licenses as needed. Click "Ask a question" for more information or to request a license.
Wholesale lots: If you need a large quantity of this print for framing, for use in classrooms, or for other purposes, please click "Ask a question" to request a wholesale lot. We will create a custom listing in eBay for you.
Price reductions! We occasionally mark down many of our popular items for a few days. We are happy to answer your questions. Thanks for looking.