1890s Australian Cabinet Card Charlemont & Co Vice-Regal Photographers #1413

Antique 1890s Australian Cabinet Card – Charlemont & Co., Vice-Regal Photographers Original late-19th-century cabinet card portrait of a woman, photographed by Charlemont & Co., noted Australian Vice-Regal Photographers with studios in Sydney, New South Wales, and Melbourne. The front mount is marked: Charlemont & Co. Photographers Sydney N.S.W. and Melbourne By Appointment to the Governor The reverse is especially attractive and collectible, featuring an elaborate Victorian advertising design with the Royal Arms, the wording “Vice-Regal Photographers,” decorative female figures, and studio locations at the Royal Arcade, Sydney and 114 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Approximate date: circa 1890s The sitter wears a highly detailed Victorian dress with lacework, high collar, puffed sleeves, and an elaborate upswept hairstyle, making this an excellent period fashion portrait as well as a desirable example of Australian photographic history. Details: * Original Victorian cabinet card photograph * Circa 1890s * Photographer: Charlemont & Co. * Sydney, N.S.W. and Melbourne, Australia * Vice-Regal Photographers * “By Appointment to the Governor” imprint * Elaborate illustrated studio advertising back * Original studio/order number present on reverse * Not a modern reproduction Condition: Good antique condition with expected age-related toning, light spotting, surface wear, and minor edge/corner wear. Photograph remains clear with strong facial detail. Reverse advertising design is well preserved. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition. A striking and highly decorative Australian Victorian cabinet card with strong appeal to collectors of 19th-century photography, Australian history, Victorian fashion, cabinet cards, and photographer advertising mounts.