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Lot 52
Cabinet Card of Baby with Hydrocephalus. Summerfield, KS: Mohrbacher Bros., ca. early 19th century.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$330
Sold Price includes BP
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Cabinet Card of Baby with Hydrocephalus. Summerfield, KS: Mohrbacher Bros., ca. early 19th century. Albumen print on studio mount. Features a 'hidden mother' supporting the baby, who is perhaps wearing a white christening gown or baptismal dress.
Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder that causes fluid buildup in the brain.
6 1/2 x 4 1/4".
Condition
Minor toning, staining, and wear. Good.
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