Beautiful late Victorian photograph album bound in red embossed leather with gilt decoration and original brass clasp. These albums were designed to hold cabinet card studio portraits, the popular photographic format of the late 19th century.
The album features thick card pages with die-cut oval apertures designed to slide photographs in from the sides. Gilt page edges and decorative printed borders add to the elegant presentation typical of Victorian family albums.
Originally sold through W.C. Rigby Booksellers of Adelaide, whose small label remains inside the back cover.
A lovely decorative piece that also works well as a prop, display item, or for collectors of antique photography.
Details
• Late Victorian photograph album
• Circa 1890
• Embossed red leather binding
• Original brass clasp closure
• Gilt page edges
• Die-cut oval apertures for cabinet card photographs
• Decorative printed page borders
• Bookseller label: W.C. Rigby, Adelaide
Condition
Good antique condition with age-related wear. Minor rubbing to corners and edges of the leather. Pages clean with light age toning. Clasp intact and functional.
Approximate size
• Height: approx 26 cm
• Width: approx 22 cm
• Thickness: approx 6 cm
A charming piece of Victorian social history — once used to store treasured studio portraits of family and friends.
📍 Available from Northam Secondhand
232 Fitzgerald St, Northam WA
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