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“Watch the birdie!”
Harris Studio, Lena, Illinois (active 1889 – 1893)
The Stephenson County Historical Society lists a Harris photography studio in Lena, 1889- 1890 and 1892-3.
However, the listing, based on Freeport, Illinois city directories, identifies the photographer as “F. L. Harris,” while the monogram on this cabinet card’s mount seems to read “J F H”.
A closer look at the “birdie,” whose tail seems to face the camera. Could this be a live bird on a perch?
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