MC-0197
Photo Details
ARCHIVE DESCRIPTION:
A studio portrait of a young boy seated on a wooden chair, posed with one arm resting on the chair back. He is dressed in a suit jacket, vest, tie, short trousers, knee socks, and dress shoes, with a neutral painted backdrop behind him.
VISIBLE CLUES:
- Black-and-white formal studio portrait
- Young boy with neatly combed side-parted hair
- Herringbone-pattern suit jacket and matching short trousers
- Vest, tie, patterned socks, and polished lace-up shoes
- Seated on a carved wooden armchair
- Plain studio backdrop with soft tonal gradient
- Print has slightly worn edges and a few small spots
POSSIBLE ERA / LOCATION CLUES:
- Likely early-to-mid 20th century, possibly 1920s–1930s, based on clothing and studio style
- Could be from a formal portrait studio, but no location is visible
- Boys’ short trousers and tailored suit styling suggest a pre-1940s date, though this is uncertain
SEARCH TAGS:
studio portrait, boy, child, formal attire, suit, herringbone, short trousers, knee socks, black and white, vintage photo, seated portrait, wooden chair, early 20th century
Submitted: 2026-05-27 08:04:39
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