CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CO-ED NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 1888, INCLUDING A YOUNG DR. CHARLES B. THWING

CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CLASS OF 1888, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING CHARLES B. THWING, NOTED SCIENTIST, AUTHOR, AND FOUNDER OF THWING INSTRUMENT COMPANY. Chicago, IL: T. Markley & Son, Photo., [1888]. Albumen photograph (7.25 x 9.75 inches), on photographer’s printed cardstock mount (8 x 10.75 inches). Pencil notation in lower margin: “CBT” [with an arrow pointing to a young mustachioed Charles, who is seated in the first row, derby on his knee, looking slightly askew of the camera]. Pencil and ink notation on verso: “Class of 88 NWU (Northwestern).” A striking image of this well-dressed, co-ed class, including the eminent scientist, author, and founder of the Thwing Instrument Co., Charles B. Thwing. Very good condition; top edge unevenly trimmed, with chip to blank mount at one corner. Image is sharp, with good focus and contrast.