Figure 1.-- We have found this CDV portrait of an American boy named John Geiger. He looks to be about 5 years old. The portrait is not dated, but looks to us to have been taken about 1870. It could have beeb taken in the late-860s, but the early 70s is probably more likely. It is interesting because it is one of the earlier American sailor suit images we have found. The traditional sailor suit styling is not yet fully developed. The sailor detailing comes from the stripes and rounded collar, although it does not yet have the front "V" collar.

We have found this CDV portrait of an American boy named John Geiger. He looks to be about 5 years old. The portrait is not dated, but looks to us to have been taken about 1870. It could have beeb taken in the late-860s, but the early 70s is probably more likely. It is interesting because it is one of the earlier American sailor suit images we have found. The traditional sailor suit styling is not yet fully developed. The sailor detailing comes from the stripes and rounded collar, although it does not yet have the front "V" collar. John seems to be wearing a blouse with his sailor top. Notice the ruffled collar and wrist ruffles. The studio was Thos. Taylor in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The card is finished in pink.

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