1881, Joshua Smith, Chicago, Little Ethiopians, Black Americana, Orig cab. Photo

1881, Joshua Smith, Chicago, Little Ethiopians, Black Americana, Original cabinet photo. Original antique cabinet photograph by Joshua Smith, Chicago.

Titled "Little Ethiopians, " it's a composite of 21 portraits of African-American babies. About this photo you can find an interesting essay on the internet page of the "New-York Historical Society" (just google "little ethiopians + smith's"). Photographer: Joshua Smith, Chicago, won a coveted Silver Medal at the Paris Exhibition and in 1883 was elected president of the American Photographers Association. 6.49 in x 4.25 in (16, 5 cm x 10, 8 cm).

Condition: good with light signs of wear (view scan). This is an original item from the period, not a reproduction, not a recent print. All imperfections are visible on the image.