Unidentified photographer 1867 Carte de visite being used at the Universal Exhibit of 1867 in Paris (front)
Carte de visite Archives of Modern Conflict OR National Gallery of Canada Illustrated above is an example of a carte de visite being used at the Universal Exhibit of 1867 in Paris specifically
as a "photo ID" to further verify the identity of the ticket holder. The attendee is a Mr. Kirkpatrick and the CDV
is affixed with a very official looking paper label glued and folded from the front of the CDV and wrapped around
the back. There is also a blind stamp imprinted in the upper left hand corner of the cdv itself. Cleverly, the subject
was posed in a chair to have his image reproduced on a specific part of the plate in order for the label to start just
below his chest, allowing a full view of his upper torso, shoulders and face. (Matt Isenburg)
French Text:
No. 40900 PRIX 6 FR
Cette carte donne droit :
D'entrer tous les jours dans le Parc du Champ-de-Mars, dans le Palais et dans le Jardin, aux heures d'admission générale et aux heures réservées.
De visiter sans rétribution les expositions à péages spéciaux qui sont mentionnées au tableau affiché dans la salle des abonnements.
De visiter l'Exposition agricole et les Champs d'expériences de l'Ile de Billancourt.
ENTRÉE PAR TOUTES LES PORTES.
Signature du Porteur
Toute carte prêtée sera retirée. La personne qui prêtera sa carte et celle qui fera usage d'une carte ne lui appartenant pas seront poursuivies conformé à la loi.
English Translation
No. 40900 6 FRANCS
This ticket entitles the holder:
To enter every day the Champ-de-Mars Park, the Palace, and the Garden, during general admission hours as well as reserved hours.
To visit, without additional fee, the special toll exhibitions that are listed on the board posted in the subscription room.
To visit the Agricultural Exhibition and the experimental fields of the Île de Billancourt.
ENTRY THROUGH ALL GATES.
Signature of the Holder:
Any loaned ticket will be confiscated. Anyone who lends their ticket and anyone who uses a ticket that does not belong to them will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
