Ghostly, with Broom in Hand, Striking Antique Occupational Portrait Cabinet Card victorian mourning piece She had a sister

She had a sister

Smaller 7/8”t x 9/16 w

with this color blocking following the architecture of the box

but photos give a fairly good sense

this one with what appears to be branching tree carved into the forehead

Ghostly, with Broom in Hand, Striking Antique Occupational Portrait Cabinet Card victorian mourning piece She had a sisterI'm a bit obsessed with this cabinet card, which is richer and more striking in person. I guess it is dappled sunlight that is making these two men appear rather ghostly, or haunted; glowing, really but it almost seems as though the photo was shot through glass, and perhaps with some streaks and maybe a finger print on it too. Im not sure, but there is a definite sort of mystery and otherworldliness about it. I presume an occupational photo, with