Not a photograph and not Baltimore-related,
but this is a terrific artifact of photography
from the early days!
Donna Stewart was kind enough to send this receipt
to me. Take a
look at the prices! Don't overlook the language
...
"We do not compel you to take frames of us ..."
and of course, do not miss the signature of the
Advertising Solicitor of the Chicago Portrait Company.
Have a familiar ring to it? If not, check out
my e-mail
address.