Antique Cabinet Card Beer Alcohol Genre 1890s Maxwell Spokane Walla Walla WA For Sale

This is a wonderful cabinet card more unique than the average Victorian portrait because it depicts a social drinking scene rather than a standard posed portrait. Great for Collectors of saloon, brewery, beer, and Western Americana memorabilia

Based on several details possibly from 1892–1898

It is more unique because there is women in a drinking scenario. The actual photo is 4 x 6 1/2“ This photo was found in an antique photo album with other photos and cabinet cards. it is in very good shape no stains, rips or tears. Please see all photos. They are part of description.

* The photographer’s imprint is Maxwell, Spokane & Walla Walla, Wash.

* Joseph D. and Charles D. Maxwell operated studios in both Spokane and Walla Walla during the late 1880s through about 1900.

* The clothing fits the mid-1890s:

* Women’s leg-of-mutton sleeves beginning to grow.

* Wide-brim hats.

* Man’s lapel style, bow tie, and watch chain.

Original late Victorian cabinet card photograph by Maxwell Studio of Spokane and Walla Walla, Washington.

An exceptional and uncommon social scene showing

two women and one gentleman

pouring beer into drinking vessels

original beer bottles visible

humorous Victorian tavern/saloon style composition

* albumen photograph mounted on original cabinet card

Unlike the majority of cabinet cards that depict formal portraits, this image captures a staged social gathering centered around beer, making it especially appealing to collectors of brewery, saloon, Western Americana, Washington State history, and Victorian photography.

Photographer imprint:

Maxwell

Spokane & Walla Walla, Wash.

Estimated date:

circa 1892–1898

Condition:

Please examine all photographs carefully for condition. Displays normal age toning and light wear consistent with an antique cabinet card.

Victorian beer, saloon photo, brewery advertising, cabinet card, albumen print, Washington history, Spokane, Walla Walla, Maxwell photographer, tavern, drinking scene, antique photograph, Victorian women, Western Americana, collectible photography, 1890s photo, genre photograph, rare cabinet card, breweriana.