Pullman Palace Car : Interior Photo w. Opulent Rococo-Style Decor

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Seller: Harropian Books, IOBA, Nelson, BC, CanadaHarropian Books, IOBA

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Condition: Used - Fine

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A circa late 1880s, 8x10 mounted collodion photograph of the interior of a Pullman "Palace" car. The luxurious fittings and decor suggest that the photographed car belonged to either a Gilded Age Robber Baron in the U.S., or European royalty, such as the Romanov's, who had similar cars for their Imperial train built by Pullman. We find no comparable images online of this French influenced, Rococo-style decor used in other Pullman Palace cars. As this photo is uncredited, we date it circa late 1880s from a book visible one on of the library shelves "The Makers of Venice : Doges, Conquerors, Painters, and Men of Letters" by Mrs. Oliphant (Macmillan in 1887) and assume that the owner may have hired their own private photographer. Also, Pullman had hired Wylie Dennison as their full-time photographer in 1888, and he was known to name, number and sign his negatives "WD". The image is perhaps somewhat overexposed near the windows - an effect of the strong natural light pouring in - but it still retains all of it's sharpness and rich chocolate tones. A peek through 19th century curtains into a beautifully liveried train carriage, showing a lifestyle enjoyed and known to but a few. Ask about our other available Pullman Palace Car photos.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
Pullman Palace Car : Interior Photo w. Opulent Rococo-Style Decor
Author
Pullman Palace Car Company
Publisher
n.p.
Condition
Fine
Binding
Mounted Photograph
Seller catalogs
Aviation, Auto, Maritime, Military & Railways, Film & Photography

Harropian Books, IOBA

Nelson, BC, Canada

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Harropian Books (harropianbooks.com) is an online bookseller carrying a diverse selection of antiquarian, collectible, rare and out of print items. Our focus is on the interesting & unusual, covering all fields. We are a member of the IOBA (Independent Online Booksellers Association).

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Dennis Ray, J Chasch Ray

752A Lewis Road
Nelson, BC Canada V1L 6P7