Description: Taken in Saint Peterburg, Russia, this antique CDV photo card captured a confident young Eastern Orthodox priest during the reign of Emperor Alexander II (1818 - 1881). Vintage clergy portraits are scare, and the St. Petersburg's location makes this photography ephemera even a rarer find. The antique photograph is in good condition showing wear consistent with its age and use. There is some soiling on the card. Carte de visite were invented in Paris by André Adolphe Eugène Disdéri in 1854. He also developed a method of producing eight separate negatives on one plate making it easier to produce multiple cards of an identical image. In the mid to late 1800s, carte de visite became all the rage and were traded among friends and relatives. Approximate Measurements:4" x 2 1/2"
Price: 295 USD
Location: Montclair, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-25T20:02:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: 4 x 2 1/2
Image Color: Black & White
Material: Cardboard
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Priest, Clergy
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Finish: Matte
