This striking late 19th-century cabinet card features a compelling double portrait of two well-dressed gentlemen, captured with clarity and quiet confidence by Hargrave of New York City. The image presents the men in formal attire—dark jackets, crisp white shirts, and bow ties—reflecting the refined fashion and dignified bearing of the era. One gentleman wears a full, neatly groomed beard, while the other sports a carefully styled mustache. Their expressions are composed and thoughtful, suggesting a studio portrait intended to convey both character and respectability. This photograph was taken during the vibrant photographic culture of Manhattan in the late 1800s. Note the elegant backmark, featuring a cherubic figure and decorative typography. Based on the style of dress, grooming, and mount design, this photograph likely dates to the late 1880s to early 1890s, a time when cabinet cards were at the height of their popularity. SOLD
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