{"product_id":"antique-cabinet-photograph-gentleman-portrait-golden-gate-bridge-jumper-inscription","title":"Antique Cabinet Photograph - Gentleman Portrait Golden Gate Bridge Jumper Inscription","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn intriguing antique studio portrait depicting a formally dressed gentleman in a three-piece suit and tie, presented within an oval opening on a black embossed photographer's mount. The reverse bears an old handwritten inscription identifying the sitter as “Mr. Clenenger” and claiming he was the “first to leap off Golden Gate Bridge.”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical records do not support that attribution to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, which did not open until 1937 and whose first documented intentional jumper was Harold B. Wobber. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The photograph itself appears considerably earlier, likely dating to the early 20th century, making the mysterious later inscription an interesting part of the object's history rather than a verified identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear. Photograph has fading, toning, surface marks, spotting, scratches, and areas of image loss. Black presentation mount shows edge and corner wear, small losses, scuffing, and surface marks. Handwritten inscription remains visible on the reverse. Please review all photos closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approximately 9\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: Just under 5.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotographic paper\u003cbr\u003eEmbossed cardstock mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotographer: Mark appears to read “B.C. Hall” or similar\u003cbr\u003eStudio Address: 1635 Fillmore St., S.F.\u003cbr\u003eLocation: San Francisco, California\u003cbr\u003eEra: Likely early 1900s-1910s\u003cbr\u003eSitter: Handwritten identification appears to read “Mr. Clenenger,” unverified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic piece for an antique photograph collection, moody gallery wall, or cabinet of curiosities. The mysterious handwritten provenance, heavily aged portrait, black embossed mount, and severe Edwardian-era attire give this one particularly strong dark-academia appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReverse inscription appears to identify the sitter as “Mr. Clenenger” and claims he was the “first to leap off Golden Gate Bridge.” This attribution has not been verified and conflicts with the documented history of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. Harold B. Wobber is historically identified as its first intentional jumper in August 1937. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, 1635 Fillmore Street was a valid San Francisco address in the early 20th century; the 1913 Crocker-Langley San Francisco directory includes a resident at that exact address. That doesn't identify the photographer, but it does support the mount's apparent early San Francisco origin. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique find and \u003cem\u003epurr-fectly peculiar\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47231524339884,"sku":"TCV-S-231524339884","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/A8A75C88-1F63-434F-92DE-9C5ACDBCF9F4.jpg?v=1789671225","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/antique-cabinet-photograph-gentleman-portrait-golden-gate-bridge-jumper-inscription","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}