Thank you Beth for the information and links. I guess a lesson learned. I
didn't ask the seller for an enlargement because the images were so faded.
You really couldn't tell much until I put it in the stereograph viewer. I
don't think the seller knew what she had, because she has a lot of nice
black Americana wedding photos.
We discussed what to do with the photo. It doesn't fit into the theme of my
bridal site. If someone is doing research on minstrel shows and wants the
stereograph card, contract me privately. I will cut my losses.
I am so disappointed that the black Americana wedding photos are commanding
such high prices. I have been collecting ethic photos from all over the
world for the website and have one photo for the black Americana category.
Today, I had to decide between purchasing an 1860s British group wedding
photo or a modern black Americana wedding snapshot with a the bride and
groom. Both photos were going for about the same price. I chose the 1860s
group photo because these are more rare. This is my first British and 1860s
wedding photo. I am very excited to receive it. I can't wait to get the
photo into my Zoomify software and view each person's costume.
Thank you for the speedy reply!
Penny Ladnier
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history
_______________________________________________
h-costume mailing list
[email protected]
http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
