One is Black and the other is White. Based on the photo type and the rounded edges of the matte, this likely dates from the mid-1890s. After a few weeks of research I have yet to find another such early photo of a Black Pullman porter. Pullman was the leading U. Employer of Black men in the early 1900s. I believe this to be a historically important piece of Black Americana. The image is 4.5 x 4 inches and is attached to gray matte card measuring 6″ x 5″. Albumen photo, sepia toned. No information on the back. XRARE 1890s original cabinet card photo – Black and White Pullman Train Porters. 2 Pullman Train Porters – One Black & One White. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “maxitivity” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Photograph
- Antique: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
- Finish: Matte
- Format: Cabinet Card
- Framing: Matted
- Image Color: Sepia
- Material: Paper
- Number of Photographs: 1
- Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
- Production Technique: Albumen Print
- Size: 4.5 x 4
- Style: Documentary
- Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
- Subject: Railroad, Black Americana
- Theme: Railroadiana, Social History