Lot 089 - Antique Board-Mounted Photograph of a Woman Chopping Firewood, Inscribed "Mike" On Verso, Dated March 15, 1902

Lot 089 - Antique Board-Mounted Photograph of a Woman Chopping Firewood, Inscribed "Mike" On Verso, Dated March 15, 1902Antique board mounted photograph depicting a woman splitting firewood with an axe beside a stacked woodpile. She wears a hat, striped blouse, and long skirt. A building is partially visible through bare trees in the background. The verso is pencil inscribed "Mike" and dated March 15, 1902. The photograph is mounted on a dark gray board. The board shows corner wear and minor edge bumping. The photograph has mild toning consistent with age.

Manufacturers mark obscured by clock

with some paper loss and staining

Hand coloring remains vivid

and cultural satire

Registered U

which remains intact with hinge and closure present

This is a straw-stuffed plush toy depicting a pug dog in standing pose

Staining on front cover

Illustrated satirical and humorous periodical published in London

with an accompanying postcard dated May 28

and the interior design is heavily worn and rusted but matches the other example

Pre-Auction Notes: Various losses and missing and loose scraps