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Surname: Cathcart
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I recently purchased a Victorian studio photograph (Cabinet Portrait) of
a young couple at an antique shop. The names on the back are Arthur and
Jennie Cathcart of Tilden, IL. This is most certainly their wedding picture.
Tilden is in Randolph Co., per my gazetteer.
The picture was taken by a professional photographer named C. W. Jackson
of Marissa (St. Clair Co.), IL in approx. 1880 (my estimate). Arthur and
Jennie are posed, have dark hair, and are standing, with hands touching.
Arthur has a mustache, and holds a walking stick; Jennie has on a floor
length gown, with a high necked collar. Each appears to be approximately
25 years old (my guess).
I enjoy buying lovely old pictures like these in antique shops and locating
descendants/family members so that I can re-unite the pictures, for only
my costs, with people who will treasure them.
The picture is 4-Œ x 6-œ, and is an original, on heavy card stock, as
was typical during that time period. It is in good condition considering
its age, however there is a small section on the right bottom which is
broken off, but that is only the cardboard, not on any of the picture.
If this is your family, please do NOT post here, but Email me directly.