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Condition:
Original antique carte de visite photograph mounted on cardstock. Moderate age toning, surface wear, and scattered spotting consistent with 19th century paper. Corners show rounding and light edge wear. Image has some fading but remains clearly visible. Handwritten identification on reverse. No major tears or structural damage. See photos for exact condition. Items ship as shown.
Description:
Authentic Civil War era carte de visite (CDV) photograph featuring a Victorian couple identified on the reverse as Magnus & Johana Hoff.
The male subject is shown standing in formal mid-19th century attire including a long coat, vest, and trousers, while the seated female subject wears a structured dress with fitted bodice and full skirt, consistent with 1860s–1870s fashion.
Reverse contains handwritten identification referencing Magnus and Johana Hoff along with additional family notes. Named CDVs from this period are less common and carry added genealogical and collector value.
Surname and naming convention indicate likely Scandinavian origin, increasing relevance for collectors of Swedish/Norwegian-American history and genealogy.
Original sepia albumen print with strong appeal for collectors of Civil War era photography, Victorian portraiture, and identified historical subjects.
Details:
• Type: Carte de Visite (CDV Photograph)
• Subjects: Magnus Hoff & Johana Hoff
• Era: Circa 1860s–1870s (Civil War Era)
• Format: Albumen print on cardstock mount
• Finish: Sepia tone
• Features: Handwritten identification on reverse
• Size: Approx. 4” x 2.5” (based on photo reference)
• Quantity: 1
Shipping:
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