Description
Great 1870's carte de viste of Galesburg, Illinois police officer wearing badge #30 A great, large 6-point star badge no doubt made by Hanson of Chicago. The reverse of the CDV reads: "C. Forell, Photographer, No. 59 East Main Street, Galesburg, Illinois" "DUPLICATES CAN BE HAD AT ANY TIME."
VINTAGE:Circa 1890's
SIZE:Approximately 4 1/8" x 2 ½
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Albumen print photo on colored card stock.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:"C. Forell, Photographer, No. 59 East Main Street, Galesburg, Illinois" "DUPLICATES CAN BE HAD AT ANY TIME."
ITEM NOTES:This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDEL15 LAFEX5/15 SAJJX12/16
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The carte de viste shows minor age and storage wear and light soiling on edges and reverse. Albumen print is in remarkable condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.