This original, Albumen Portrait Photo measures approx. 2 1/4” by 3 5/8” and is mounted on its original, square corner, card mount (overall size of mount is 2 1/2” by 4”). It is a bust portrait of a young man but what makes this Photograph special is the printed text on the verso. That text reads in full:

    “Some simple facts concerning Color will be useful to many, especially ladies, when deciding how to dress for a Photographic picture. Dark brown, dark green, maroon and plain black goods, without gloss, will take a rich black color. Silks of the same will take considerably lighter, because they are glossy. Snuff-brown, dark blue, drab, scarlet, cherry, dark orange, crimson and slate, will take a very rich look. Violet, blue, purple, pink and magenta, will take very light and should be used dressing for photographs. The prevailing style of Plaids will take well. The hair should never be very wet or glossy.” / Flynn’s Gallery / Dr. Patterson’s Building / Salem, N. J.”.

    This rare and fascinating, 1860’s Advertising CDV Photo is in excellent+ condition. The image exhibits sharp focus, strong contrast and rich, warm tonality. Both the Photograph and the card mount are clean and crisp and exceptionally well preserved.

    A very rare and original, 1860’s Albumen CDV Photograph with extensive printed text on the reverse instructing the public on what to wear and how to fix your hair when having a portrait photograph taken and a fantastic addition to any collection!!