1908 Young Elizabeth Barnes Redding Age 10 Pit Bull Mix Dog Studio Portrait
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vintage image from my collection.
an original vintage photo
This photograph captures an engaging studio portrait showing a young Elizabeth Barnes Redding at approximately ten years old sitting beside her dog. Elizabeth is dressed in handsome Edwardian fashion featuring a light colored patterned dress with a high collar, matching stockings, and a large white bow in her hair. She is holding up her finger to command her pit bull mix dog, who is sitting alertly on a polished wooden pedestal table wearing a matching white decorative bow around its neck.
Elizabeth was born into a highly prominent life of luxury and social standing as the daughter of Sidney B. Barnes and Mary Barnes of Little Rock, Arkansas. Her father was an esteemed local attorney who served as the Clerk of the United States District Court and a prominent master in chancery, establishing the family's distinguished position in Southern society. This historic family item captures a lovely childhood scene, creating a fascinating imagined narrative moment for collectors of early animal photography and family portraits alike.
3.75"X5.25"
good condition~minor very thin paper backing and some foxing on white areas of dress and stockings as is
I often show a high contrast close up however actual images is closer to second scan
Mailed with cardboard for stability. Envelope is hand canceled and
stamped with a "fragile please do not bend photo enclosed " in red on
outside of the envelope.
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