Description: I have for sale a "Cupid Awake" print matted in a metal frame. (12 inches by 10 inches) Printed on Cupid's arrow is "Copyright 1897 By M. B. Parkinson". Lot 113. M. B. Parkinson the photographer who took the Cupid images worked in New York City during the latter part of the 1800's and early 1900's. His young model, Josephine Anderson, was the daughter of a friend, a single mother who worked and sometimes left her child in Parkinson's care. Josephine died in the 1970's. Parkinson copyrighted his prints in 1897 and they were distributed by Taber-Prang Art Company of Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1908 the Ohio Art Company began selling picture frames in which the Cupid prints were displayed. Sold in Kresge's, Sears and Woolworth's the Cupids were very popular and were seen in many homes across the country. In 1938 The Ohio Art Company bought the copyright from Taber-Prang after they went bankrupt. Print comes from a smoke free home and is in excellent condition. Acid free backing has been applied by a professional framer and print is ready to hang for years of enjoyment. The bright spots on the print is from the flash on my camera. Email me with any questions. Pay with PayPal. Payment to be received within 3 days. Shipping $17.95. ONLY US ADDRESSES. While you are here take a look in my E Bay Store for more great items. Thank you for looking and have fun collecting.
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Denton, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-26T16:42:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Material: Metal
Framing: Matted & Framed
