This antique sepia-tone postcard features the Choir West view of Chester Cathedral in Cheshire, England. The photograph showcases the cathedral's famous choir stalls, which are renowned for their exquisite fourteenth-century wood carvings and towering ornate canopies.
Era: Divided Back (c. 1907–1915)
City: Chester
State: Cheshire
Region: North West England
Country: United Kingdom
Topic: Chester Cathedral, Cathedral Choir, Medieval Wood Carving, Gothic Architecture, Ecclesiastical Interiors.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: James Valentine and Sons
Publisher: Valentine's (Series No. 14504)
Printer: Printed in Great Britain
Print Type: Sepiatype / Collotype
The reverse side features the distinct Valentine's Post Card branding, identifying this as part of their Sepiatype series. The original negative for this view, number 14504, was officially registered by Valentine and Sons in 1890. This card is a pre-war print of a Late Victorian photograph, capturing the choir stalls in exceptional detail.
