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MR Skinner and his elaborate studio!

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    Posted 8 years ago

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    scottvez
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    This pair of carte de visites feature an older man and woman (husband and wife?) and were produced in the 1860s by Skinner of Fulton, NY.

    What I found interesting about the images are the elaborate photographic props in the studio. They seem to overwhelm the scene and take away from the subject.

    I suspect that he used the props to convince sitters to pay a slightly higher rate than other photographers!

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    1. jscott0363 jscott0363, 8 years ago
      Those are definitely pretty fancy props. But, they sure made for a really professional looking photo.
    2. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks scott-- appreciate the comments!

      scott
    3. Gillian, 8 years ago
      That plant is very close to death.
    4. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks david and gate!

      scott
    5. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks rick.

      scott
    6. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      Thanks vetraio, tom, valentino, racer and official!

      scott

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