Ended Theatrical Performer Cabinet Card – “Charlie Hilton” – Murillo Studio, St. Louis

A striking and unusual antique cabinet card photograph featuring a male theatrical performer identified as Charlie Hilton, dressed in an elaborate fur-trimmed stage costume and holding a sword. The performer stands confidently in full regalia, including ornate braided detailing, tall stage boots, and a highly stylized coat suggestive of vaudeville, circus performance, or early theatrical production.

Photographed by the well-known Murillo Studio, located at 1314 Olive St., St. Louis, Missouri, a studio recognized for producing high-quality theatrical and performer portraits during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This image is far more unique than standard cabinet portraits—highly collectible for its subject matter, theatrical history interest, and unusual costume.

Reverse marked in period handwriting: “Charlie Hilton” with inventory number “449.”

Overall good condition for age.
Some surface wear, minor spotting, small scratches, and expected cabinet mount edge wear.
Light tone fading consistent with period photographs.

Approx. 10 ¾” x 7 ½” cabinet mount

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