J. T. Smith & Co. CDV Album of Saddles
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
(American, founded 1794)
Datec. 1854
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): 10 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 2 1/4in. (26.7 × 21.6 × 5.7cm)
Other (height x width x depth of album open): 10 1/2 × 16 × 2 1/4in. (26.7 × 40.6 × 5.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
Object number2021.22.65.1-.69
DescriptionPhotograph album for the display of cartes-de-visite (CDV) photographs. The album contains 69 CDVs all depicting side views of various models of J. T. Smith & Co. 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, “J. T. SMITH & CO. / 344 BROADWAY, / NEW YORK.” in gold colored gilt lettering.
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Status
Not on view
Anne C. Gilbert
