Young Man Looking Successful - High Quality Vintage Graduation Photo - Late 19th Century Cabinet Card

This dapper young man just had his hair freshly cut and has a fresh new collar (men's collars were usually replaceable,  starched paper, buttoned on to the shirt.)for this photo.  Likely taken for an 1890s graduation from a professional degree program, this man tried to look his best with a rather fancy outfit  which was not hard to find in the era's manufacturing boom. The silk scarf (tie) and detachable collar were tucked into a nice three-piece suit.  The man is posed in front of a simple background to emphasize his appearance. 

The photograph is a unique size -- it is smaller than the 5 1/4" x 8" boudoir photo, but it is larger than the 4 1/4" x 6 1/2" cabinet card. This photo was likely not printed by a leading supplier or was perhaps cut by the photographer or owner. 

Height: 7"
Width: 4 1/2"

Condition: Mild scratches, fading on edges, paper layer torn off from bottom of back, former prices written on back. 

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