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Wonderful collection of 10 original late-19th-century Victorian child prints, dating from approximately 1887–1892.
The prints feature beautifully rendered portraits of babies and young children on textured paper. Individual pieces carry period copyright information from the Sunshine Publishing Company of Philadelphia, with dates visible throughout the collection including 1887, 1888, 1890 and 1892.
Several pieces are additionally marked “Printed for Armour & Co., Chicago,” adding an interesting early advertising and commercial ephemera connection.
The collection includes a variety of Victorian childhood scenes and portraits, with original titles printed beneath many of the images.
Collection includes 10 prints total.
All are being offered together as found rather than separated, preserving this unusual group of related late-Victorian prints.
Condition: Very good antique condition for pieces approximately 134–139 years old. Expected age-related toning, scattered spotting, light staining, edge/corner wear and other minor signs of handling are present. Colors and facial details remain particularly attractive. No attempt has been made to clean or restore the prints. Please enlarge and review photographs carefully for individual condition.
Dating: Copyright dates visible on the prints range from 1887 through 1892.
