Smith & Bros. CDV Album of Saddles
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
(American, founded 1794)
Datec. 1830-1870
MediumPhotography; black and white albumen prints mounted on cardboard displayed in album with leather details.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of album closed): 11 × 8 3/4 × 2in. (27.9 × 22.2 × 5.1cm)
Other (height x width x depth of album open): 11 × 17 × 2in. (27.9 × 43.2 × 5.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
Object number2021.22.64.1-.70
DescriptionPhotograph album for the display of cartes-de-visite (CDV) photographs. The album contains 70 CDVs all depicting side views of various models of Smith & Bros. saddles. The saddle types are noted above each image in pencil. The album is constructed of paperboard covered with marbled paper in a brown motif with tan leather covered spine and leather details on the corners. When closed, the page edges are red. A black leather square at the center front of the album reads, “SMITH & BRO'S. / 84 CANAL ST, / NEW ORLEANS, LA.” in gold colored gilt lettering.
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Status
Not on view
Anne C. Gilbert
