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steve fTerrific old photo. 1890's?
I'm guessin' Hockey "_Bien__" (minors), "AC"= Athletic Club. The kid top center, without Jersey appears to have the dark undersweater and possibly elbowpads? The house looks similar to those found in the Maritime provinces and NE coast ie; shakes rather than clapboard. The player,woman ?, in the center has a "D" emblem. The teams played with a "rover" back then 7 players on ice. Though, the weather looks far too mild for any hockey game as the window is open, banner in the window significant? Was there street hockey back then (dirt hockey).
As far as the year produced, I haven't a clue. I believe they still dress in that fashion up there.
Added; The letter now looks like a 'C and B' morph; Cape Breton in Nova Scotia; Old hockey hot spot. I've had a few C56 cards and that font style was popular with the 1900's Pro hockey clubs.
Even furthur scrutiny reveals "AC" could be an "HC" due to the kids' shirt folds.
Thanks Keith, This is a fun challenge.