Carte-de-visite of a young boy in Napa, California

Mark Hopkins Strong, American · 1865-1888

A sepia carte-de-visite of a young boy. Captured seated, a youthful boy poses for his portrait wearing a short jacket over his shirt and trousers. His hands rest at his thighs. Below the image, atop the brown photograph card, in gold ink, are the ‘Strong’ name and studio address [Third & Main Sts. / Napa, Cal.] imprints. On the reverse of the carte-de-visite is the photographer’s blue imprint: [ M. H. STRONG, / Photographer / THIRD AND MAIN STREETS, / (UP STAIRS) / NAPA CITY. / Instantaneous Children’s / Pictures a Specialty. / “Bon Tons,” Tin Types, Viewing, / Etc. / Has For Sale Views of Napa and Vicinity] along with several numerical inscriptions in graphite.