Lot 149 - Antique Carte De Visite CDV Photograph Of General Tom Thumb And Wife Lavinia Warren, Circus Performers Of P. T. Barnum Fame

Lot 149 - Antique Carte De Visite CDV Photograph Of General Tom Thumb And Wife Lavinia Warren, Circus Performers Of P. T. Barnum FameAntique carte de visite studio photograph depicting famed little people performers Tom Thumb and his wife Lavinia Warren, celebrated attractions of P. T. Barnums exhibitions. The pair are shown standing together in formal period attire, posed within an ornate studio interior featuring painted architectural backdrops and patterned flooring. Lavinia Warren wears an elaborate dress with decorative trim and train, while General Tom Thumb is dressed in a

Antique red-painted metal storage box produced by Somers Bros

Pre-Auction Notes: note rough edges

” depicting a cherubic Cupid with wings and bow standing on a cloud beneath a moon featuring a witch’s face

The print is in good condition with signs of wear including minor water damage on the very bottom

Shows surface wear and enamel loss

It rotates on three axis for easy viewing from any angle

Long Branch

depicting outdoor park scenes and portraits

Binding intact with heavy wear to edges and corners of spine and covers

giving it a nice and natural look

barrie is loose from binding

The base has four spacious drawers