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[Mouse Trap]. CDV Photograph.
Unusual still-life carte de visite photograph, ca. 1880s, of a mouse ensnared in an intricate homemade mouse trap. The peculiar trap has been arranged in an open facing box, with an open pocket knife perched on top and adding to the somewhat threatening and surreal nature of the composition. Photographer's stamp to verso. Light scratching to surface and mild toning throughout; overall fine. Photograph 2.5 x 4.25 inches (6.35 x 10.8 cm.); matted to an overall size of 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

[Mouse Trap] CDV Photograph

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[Mouse Trap]. CDV Photograph.
Unusual still-life carte de visite photograph, ca. 1880s, of a mouse ensnared in an intricate homemade mouse trap. The peculiar trap has been arranged in an open facing box, with an open pocket knife perched on top and adding to the somewhat threatening and surreal nature of the composition. Photographer's stamp to verso. Light scratching to surface and mild toning throughout; overall fine. Photograph 2.5 x 4.25 inches (6.35 x 10.8 cm.); matted to an overall size of 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).