Ghostly, with Broom in Hand, Striking Antique Occupational Portrait Cabinet Card bone hat brush hence the photograph to mark

hence the photograph to mark the special occasion

heralding the self-sufficiency of the farmer and wishing him

and love the way they look like strips of teeth when stretched out and pointing up

) I of course love its folky earnestness

4 1/2" t x 1 7/8" w x 2 1/2" d

Ghostly, with Broom in Hand, Striking Antique Occupational Portrait Cabinet Card bone hat brush hence the photograph to markI'm a bit obsessed with this cabinet card, which is richer and more striking in person. I guess it is dappled sunlight that is making these two men appear rather ghostly, or haunted; glowing, really but it almost seems as though the photo was shot through glass, and perhaps with some streaks and maybe a finger print on it too. Im not sure, but there is a definite sort of mystery and otherworldliness about it. I presume an occupational photo, with