Victorian Liverpool Cabinet Card Gentleman J. Thomson 21 High Park St #1414

Antique Victorian Cabinet Card – Gentleman – J. Thomson, Liverpool, England Original late-19th-century cabinet card portrait of a well-dressed young gentleman, photographed by J. Thomson / James Thomson, photographic artist at 21 High Park Street, Liverpool, England. The front mount is impressed: J. Thomson 21 High Park St. Liverpool The reverse carries an especially attractive and highly detailed Victorian photographer’s advertising design featuring flowers, an artist’s palette and brushes, photographic equipment, and decorative scrollwork, along with the wording: James Thomson Photographic Artist 21, High Park St. Liverpool James Thomson is documented as a Liverpool photographer at this address during the Victorian period. The same J. Thomson studio at 21 High Park Street is also associated with documented 19th-century photographic work relating to the SS Great Eastern, adding historical interest to the photographer’s name. This particular portrait itself is not represented as having a direct connection to the ship. Approximate date: circa 1885–1895 The sitter wears a formal Victorian suit, high white collar, patterned neckwear, pocket handkerchief, and neatly groomed mustache, providing an excellent example of late-19th-century British men’s fashion. Details: * Original Victorian cabinet card photograph * Circa 1885–1895 * Photographer: J. Thomson / James Thomson * 21 High Park Street, Liverpool, England * Portrait of an unidentified gentleman * Elaborate illustrated photographer advertising back * Strong Liverpool and British photographic-history interest * Original period photograph, not a modern reproduction Condition: Displays age-related wear including toning, spotting, surface marks, edge and corner wear, and a noticeable horizontal abrasion or processing line extending across the portrait and sitter’s face. Despite this, the facial detail remains sharp and the decorative reverse is very attractive. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition. A desirable Victorian Liverpool cabinet card with a documented photographer, impressive decorative reverse, and strong appeal to collectors of British photography, Liverpool history, Victorian fashion, cabinet cards, and 19th-century photographic studios.