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c1865 CDV of Rebecca Packer, Central PA, Taken in Mammoth Traveling Photo Car
c1865 CDV of Rebecca Packer, Central PA, Taken in Mammoth Traveling Photo Car

c1865 CDV of Rebecca Packer, Central PA, Taken in Mammoth Traveling Photo Car

$ 7.91

Availability: 55 in stock
  • Subject: Car
  • Type: Photograph
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: See detailed description below.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Date of Creation: 1860-1869
  • Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Photo Type: CDV

    Description

    This is a CDV photo of a young lady identified on the front as “Rebecca Packer.” The photo was taken by traveling photographers, Burchfield & Bottorf in their Mammoth Car. These photographers went to various locations in central Pennsylvania taking photos. This one date to right around 1864-66. Image has some spots of light foxing and soiling and mount corners are clipped. Image contrast is good; details can be clearly seen. No bends.
    According to information found on the Internet a “Rebecca Packer” was born in Centre County, Pennsylvania in 1851. She married Wesley Lester also from Centre County. They later lived in Minnesota. This lady could be the one in the photo.