DETAILS:Original cabinet cardphotographic portraiture of a female prostitute by Jacob Henshel,Henshel Studios, Chicago. Circa 1880. A sharp, clearwell focused photograph. A dramatic, eye catching image with the model in split legs position - a very provocative andrareposefor the era. Most likely taken at a brothel and sold toa patron who wanted amemento of his visit. Because of the prohibitive costs of photography at the time, only very wealthy clients could afford such a luxurioussouvenir. Original photographs of sex worker from this era are exceptionally rare. Measures 4 1/4" x 6.5" inches.
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