Antique Texas Artillery Soldier Cabinet Card Crossed Cannons Austin Marks Photo For Sale

Original late 19th-century studio cabinet card photograph depicting a young man in uniform, photographed by Marks in Austin, Travis County, Texas.

​The subject wears a dark double-button service coat featuring crossed lapel insignia pins (crossed cannons or rifles), a high stiff wing collar, and a shield-shaped badge or pin attached at the left chest. Presented on a dark mount with a gold foil studio stamp along the bottom margin.

​Transcriptions:

• Front Studio Mark: \"Marks [HRM Monogram] AUSTIN, TEX.\"

• Reverse Pencil Marking: \"#963 / $3.00\"

​Specifications:

• Format: Cabinet Card Studio Photograph

• Dimensions: Approx. 4.25\" x 6.5\" per scale

• Era: Circa late 1880s–1890s

• Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas

• Photographer: Marks (HRM Monogram Studio)

• Subject: Texas Military / Militia / Cadet / Uniform Insignia & Badge / Texas Local History

​Condition:

Unposted dark card mount. Exhibits minor corner rounding, light edge wear, and mild surface rubbing near the lower edge. Photo print displays slight surface scuffs and minor age toning while preserving sharp contrast and fine detail on the lapel pins, coat buttons, and facial features.

​RESEARCH NOTES:

H. R. Marks operated a leading photographic art studio on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas during the late 19th century, frequently documenting Texas state officials, military personnel, Texas Volunteer Guard members, and university cadets.