Antique Gilded Frame With an Oval Victorian Cabinet Card Portrait.

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MIGHT BE BRONZE , but very certain Cabinet cards were a popular photographic print and mounting format from the mid-1860s … Read more MIGHT BE BRONZE , but very certain Cabinet cards were a popular photographic print and mounting format from the mid-1860s to the early 1900s, succeeding the carte de visite. They were larger and offered photographers more space for their studio's imprint, often including elaborate designs and information about the photographer. These cards were a more affordable way for families to have professional portraits made, serving as keepsakes and often exchanged among friends and relatives.

This particular photograph likely dates from the turn of the 20th century, a period characterized by elaborate fashion and formal portraiture. The ornate gilded frame, with its detailed scrollwork and floral embellishments, is typical of the aesthetic preferences of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Such frames were often made of brass or other metal alloys, electroplated with gold, and were popular for displaying family portraits and cherished memories. See less