Montclair, NJ
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Killie Mehan, an actress with the Wilbur Opera Company, holds a white bird in this antique c. 1890s cabinet photograph …
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Killie Mehan, an actress with the Wilbur Opera Company, holds a white bird in this antique c. 1890s cabinet photograph portrait. Founded in 1870 by A.C. Wilbur, the Wilbur Opera Company was a successful Victorian era comic theater group.
The late 19th-century theatrical publicity photo is in very good condition for its age. The vintage photo shows the detail of the actor's floral and lace costume.
There is a handwritten inscription on the back of the vintage cabinet photo:
"From Miss Killie Mehan to My First and Only Love Al. Al Laman, Sept. 19 - 97 Wilbur Opera Co."
The antique cabinet photograph is mounted on a decorative dark green card embossed with the photo studio's name -- "Marks 207 Center Ave, Bay City, Mich."
Approximate Measurements:
9" x 6 3/4"
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- Dimensions
- 6.75ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Black & White Photography
- Cardboard
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- The antique photograph is in good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. The antique photograph is in good condition showing wear consistent with age and use. less
Montclair, NJ
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