Antique 1884 Cabinet Card Photograph – Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Here we have a rare and original 1884 boudir cabinet card with albumen photograph featuring Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO. The photograph showcases the college’s early architecture with a stunning Gothic Revival-style main building, set against the scenic backdrop of the Colorado landscape. This piece is dated December 9, 1884; meaning that it was taken only two years after the college awarded it's first degrees, This is a significant piece of early Colorado history, capturing a rare view of Colorado College just 4 years after the first building was completed.
Dimensions: Approx. 8 1/2”W x 5 1/8”H
*Condition*
Good for its age, with some expected wear, slight discoloration, and minor edge wear. The card has some curving as noted in the pictures and is no longer flat.
4z
shirt box
1L
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