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Among the\u00a0family photos I’ve restored is this studio portrait of my great aunt’s husband’s nephew. \u00a0Photographs taken during this era were staged with\u00a0painted backdrops, and props like books, courting benches, and tapestry covered tables. Original scan behind the cut.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Among the\u00a0family photos I’ve restored is this studio portrait of my great aunt’s husband’s nephew. \u00a0Photographs taken during this era were staged with\u00a0painted backdrops, and props like books, courting benches, and tapestry covered tables. 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