Carte-de-visite of a toddler in Napa, California

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A sepia tone the full-length carte-de-visite of a toddler. Captured standing in front an outdoor backdrop, and flanked by logwood props, a toddler poses for their portrait wearing a long bright dress. Below the image, atop the brown photograph card, in gold ink, are the ‘Strong’ name and studio address [Third & Main Sts. / Napa, Cal.] imprints. On the reverse of the carte-de-visite is the graphite inscription “Jennings” along with several numerical inscriptions.

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