Victorian Photo Album 38 Cabinet Cards 1911 Receipts Antique Family Archive
$199.99
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$199.99
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Please Note
I am an antique and vintage seller. All vintage and antique items have flaws. That is the nature and charm of aged and well-loved decor. If you are looking for pristine new decor, please do not purchase vintage or antique items from my shop. Everything I carry will show signs of age, use, and history. Please look closely at all photographs and read the description carefully before purchasing.
✨ A Preserved Family Archive from the Turn of the Century
This remarkable late 19th to early 20th century photo album is more than an antique—it is a complete family time capsule, carefully preserved for over a century.
Bound in richly embossed leather with a classic “Album” spine, this Victorian-era piece opens to reveal approximately 38 original cabinet card photographs, capturing portraits of men, women, and children from a bygone era.
What truly sets this piece apart is the inclusion of two original handwritten receipts dated March 16, 1911, issued by Worsham-Newburg Coal Co. of Evansville, Indiana, complete with names and address—an extraordinary touch of real, traceable history.
Accompanying the album is a delicate hand-painted rice paper floral artwork, adding a soft visual element and enhancing its display appeal.
Together, these elements form a cohesive and authentic Edwardian family archive, ideal for collectors, genealogists, or interior stylists seeking meaningful antique décor.
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📸 What’s Included
• Antique Victorian/Edwardian leather photo album
• Approximately 38 original cabinet card photographs
• Two dated 1911 handwritten receipts (Evansville, Indiana)
• Hand-painted rice paper floral artwork
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📏 Measurements
• Album: approx. 9” tall x 7” wide x 2” thick
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🕰️ Circa Date
• Album & photographs: circa 1880s–1890s
• Receipts: dated March 16, 1911
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🧠 Why This Piece is Special
• ✔️ Complete, intact family grouping (rare to find together)
• ✔️ Identifiable historical ephemera with names and location
• ✔️ Strong visual presence for display or styling
• ✔️ Ideal for genealogy, photography, or antique paper collectors
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📌 Condition
Consistent with age and authenticity:
• Leather shows wear and patina (adds character)
• Pages and photos show expected age toning
• Receipts have light wear but remain legible
Overall, a beautifully preserved antique with strong historical integrity.
⸻
🏡 Styling & Display
Perfect for:
• Coffee table or bookshelf display
• Vintage-inspired interiors
• Photography or prop styling
• Historical or genealogy collections
⸻
⚠️ Please Note
This is an original antique set. Signs of age are expected and contribute to its authenticity and charm. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.
⸻
📦 Shipping Note
We take great care in packaging to ensure your item arrives safely. We do not profit from shipping costs and are happy to combine shipping when possible.Antique and vintage item condition
Please remember that vintage and antique items have lived full lives before reaching your home. Signs of age such as light scratches, surface wear, patina, minor discoloration, tiny flea bites, manufacturing irregularities, age-related fading, crazing, tarnish, or other imperfections are common and should be expected with previously owned pieces. I do my absolute best to carefully inspect, photograph, and describe each item honestly and thoroughly; however, due to the nature of vintage and antique goods, there may occasionally be minor signs of wear, imperfections, repairs, or age-related characteristics that are overlooked or not immediately visible during inspection. These characteristics are considered part of the charm, authenticity, and history of vintage and antique items and are not typically considered defects. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase, as all sales are based on the understanding that these pieces are pre-owned and will naturally show evidence of age and use over time. I do not refund based on "this wasn't what I expected". My pictures are very clear and obvious. The only thing you might not be able to discern without an in-person inspection might be color as that can be different from one monitor to another. However, I explain the colors very clearly and that should never be cause for a return.
Aged Metals
Aged metals—including sterling silver, silver plate, brass, and copper—naturally develop character over time. Silver will tarnish (a normal oxidation process), while brass and copper may darken, dull, or develop patina and verdigris. I do not polish these finishes, as many collectors value the depth, warmth, and authenticity they bring. You may also see light wear, including areas where silver plate has thinned to reveal underlying metal, along with age spots, surface variations, or minor discoloration. These are not defects, but expected signs of age that reflect the history and unique character of each piece. I do not accept returns because something was not polished or has rust or other logical conditions for aged pieces. My pictures are very clear.
Victorian Photo Album 38 Cabinet Cards 1911 Receipts Antique Family Archive
$199.99
Sale price
$199.99
Regular price
$0.00
I am an antique and vintage seller. All vintage and antique items have flaws. That is the nature and charm of aged and well-loved decor. If you are looking for pristine new decor, please do not purchase vintage or antique items from my shop. Everything I carry will show signs of age, use, and history. Please look closely at all photographs and read the description carefully before purchasing.
✨ A Preserved Family Archive from the Turn of the Century
This remarkable late 19th to early 20th century photo album is more than an antique—it is a complete family time capsule, carefully preserved for over a century.
Bound in richly embossed leather with a classic “Album” spine, this Victorian-era piece opens to reveal approximately 38 original cabinet card photographs, capturing portraits of men, women, and children from a bygone era.
What truly sets this piece apart is the inclusion of two original handwritten receipts dated March 16, 1911, issued by Worsham-Newburg Coal Co. of Evansville, Indiana, complete with names and address—an extraordinary touch of real, traceable history.
Accompanying the album is a delicate hand-painted rice paper floral artwork, adding a soft visual element and enhancing its display appeal.
Together, these elements form a cohesive and authentic Edwardian family archive, ideal for collectors, genealogists, or interior stylists seeking meaningful antique décor.
⸻
📸 What’s Included
• Antique Victorian/Edwardian leather photo album
• Approximately 38 original cabinet card photographs
• Two dated 1911 handwritten receipts (Evansville, Indiana)
• Hand-painted rice paper floral artwork
⸻
📏 Measurements
• Album: approx. 9” tall x 7” wide x 2” thick
⸻
🕰️ Circa Date
• Album & photographs: circa 1880s–1890s
• Receipts: dated March 16, 1911
⸻
🧠 Why This Piece is Special
• ✔️ Complete, intact family grouping (rare to find together)
• ✔️ Identifiable historical ephemera with names and location
• ✔️ Strong visual presence for display or styling
• ✔️ Ideal for genealogy, photography, or antique paper collectors
⸻
📌 Condition
Consistent with age and authenticity:
• Leather shows wear and patina (adds character)
• Pages and photos show expected age toning
• Receipts have light wear but remain legible
Overall, a beautifully preserved antique with strong historical integrity.
⸻
🏡 Styling & Display
Perfect for:
• Coffee table or bookshelf display
• Vintage-inspired interiors
• Photography or prop styling
• Historical or genealogy collections
⸻
⚠️ Please Note
This is an original antique set. Signs of age are expected and contribute to its authenticity and charm. Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.
⸻
📦 Shipping Note
We take great care in packaging to ensure your item arrives safely. We do not profit from shipping costs and are happy to combine shipping when possible.Antique and vintage item condition
Please remember that vintage and antique items have lived full lives before reaching your home. Signs of age such as light scratches, surface wear, patina, minor discoloration, tiny flea bites, manufacturing irregularities, age-related fading, crazing, tarnish, or other imperfections are common and should be expected with previously owned pieces. I do my absolute best to carefully inspect, photograph, and describe each item honestly and thoroughly; however, due to the nature of vintage and antique goods, there may occasionally be minor signs of wear, imperfections, repairs, or age-related characteristics that are overlooked or not immediately visible during inspection. These characteristics are considered part of the charm, authenticity, and history of vintage and antique items and are not typically considered defects. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase, as all sales are based on the understanding that these pieces are pre-owned and will naturally show evidence of age and use over time. I do not refund based on "this wasn't what I expected". My pictures are very clear and obvious. The only thing you might not be able to discern without an in-person inspection might be color as that can be different from one monitor to another. However, I explain the colors very clearly and that should never be cause for a return.
Aged Metals
Aged metals—including sterling silver, silver plate, brass, and copper—naturally develop character over time. Silver will tarnish (a normal oxidation process), while brass and copper may darken, dull, or develop patina and verdigris. I do not polish these finishes, as many collectors value the depth, warmth, and authenticity they bring. You may also see light wear, including areas where silver plate has thinned to reveal underlying metal, along with age spots, surface variations, or minor discoloration. These are not defects, but expected signs of age that reflect the history and unique character of each piece. I do not accept returns because something was not polished or has rust or other logical conditions for aged pieces. My pictures are very clear.