A RARE PHOTOGRAPH of a mother reading to her child by THE MISSES SELBY.

Selby, Emily; and Selby, Lilian. (The Misses Selby).

Published by New York, 628 Fifth Avenue, late 19th to early 20th century.

About this Item

- A sienna toned photograph by The Misses Selby portraying a woman in a bejeweled white dress, seated next to her young child, a children's book open in her lap. The oval image within an 8-7/8 inch high by 6-3/4 inch high sienna background is printed on 13 inch high by 10 inch wide matte finish cream stock. The image is signed "Misses Selby N.Y." in the print. There is some minor spotting to the borders and image and a small ink mark in the right margin. The photograph is housed within a light grayish brown folder with the photography studio's paper label, decorated with their logo "The Misses Selby 628 Fifth Avenue", mounted on the folder's front cover. The folder's covers are detached. Near fine in a good folder. The photographers Emily and Lilian Selby collaborated together as "The Misses Selby". Lilian continued using the collaborative name, in remembrance, after Emily's death in 1915. Seller Inventory # 96214

Bibliographic Details

Title: A RARE PHOTOGRAPH of a mother reading to her...

Publisher: New York, 628 Fifth Avenue, late 19th to early 20th century.

Condition: Very good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)