Description: Original ca 1890s cabinet photo of a wooden building serving as business for tinsmith Joseph Benoit, At least six people are posing in front of the store and, possibly, their home, and appear to represent three generations of the family and some of his store’s wares can be seen on the porch. Photo is approximately 5 x 8", we have included a fading corrected scan for better view of details in the photo. On the back is handwritten “Tin Shop of Joseph Benoit & Son, Seguin St., New Braunfels, Texas. In 1870, Joseph Benoit, a 30-year-old tinner from Alsace Lorraine, was living with the Ludwig Kessler family in New Braunfels, Texas. At the time, Joseph was single. By 1880, he was married to Gertrude Schlippes. In 1885, Benoit secured a patent for a windmill (see Portal of Texas History online). In 1900, he was still working as a tinner or tinsmith; by 1910, he appears to have been retired. A bicycle and a dog are also pictured. The card mount has been trimmed and there is a 1 x 1 1/4" missing piece in the upper right corner (see scans for details). NO LOCAL PICKUPS. We try to give an accurate description of any condition issues, provide photos, and welcome questions. Please ask all questions before the end of the auction. If you have purchased multiple items please wait for my invoice before paying; I can combine shipping on most items and save you on shipping costs. International only through eBay Global, if you purchased through eBay Global we cannot send you an invoice, eBay Global will send you an invoice for your item or items. We don’t give partial refunds, so if an item does not meet your expectations please contact us within three days of item’s arrival to arrange return and a full refund. Any yellow and/or white blob in the picture is a reflection of the flash and overhead lights. Please email if you want higher resolution photos or scans. Shipping includes Delivery Confirmation. Payment must be received within 4 days of the end of the auction. I will contact the successful bidder at the end of the auction with shipment cost and payment quotes. We will not make copies of photos, books, or other paper items before or after the item is sold.
Price: 34.99 USD
Location: San Antonio, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-17T16:02:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Year of Production: 1890s
Image Color: Sepia
Subject: New Braunfels, Texas Tin Shop
