Figure 1.--This German boy is unidentified. We know he was from Berlin and his parents took him to a prestigious photographic studio located on Unter den Linden during 1895. The boy looks to be about 13 years old. He wears a collar buttoning suit with double=breasted styling. The boy's outfit is notable for his small collar. Large collars were much more common t the time. He also wears a small bow. The CDV has a single line rule done in blue.

This German boy is unidentified. We know he was from Berlin and his parents took him to a prestigious photographic studio located on Unter den Linden during 1895. The portrait is a CDV. The boy looks to be about 13 years old. He wears a collar buttoning suit with double=breasted styling. There is a breast pocket with a handkerchief. There are also two side flap pockets. The material looks like flannel. The boy's outfit is notable for his small collar. Large collars were much more common at the time. He also wears a small bow. The bow is tied in a very destinctive trim bow. His hair is short, but long enough to be combed.

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