This Cabinet Card captures the image of a mom and her young daughter with very interesting expressions on their faces. They appear afraid, perplexed or bewildered. The looks on their faces make the viewer wonder what is going on in front of them while they pose for their portrait. The subjects of this image are identified as Ava Ziegler and her daughter Lula Ziegler Reynolds. Lula was born on November 23, 1894 and this photograph was likely taken in 1895 judging be the likely age of Lula at the time of the photograph. The photographer of this picture is I. W. Mitchell of Oblong, Illinois. Oblong, Illinois is the only town named Oblong in the world. A Chicago newspaper once printed the headline “Oblong man marries Normal woman”. Normal is also a town in Illinois.
FRIGHTENED MOM AND BABY IN OBLONG, ILLINOIS
YOUNG AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN IN DETROIT (POSSIBLY A SEAMSTRESS)
This terrific Cabinet Card is an image of a attractive young African-American woman posing for her photograph in the studio of Marratt in Detroit, Michigan. The Photographic Times (1884) states that Marratt was one of the principal photographic artists in Detroit. Note the scissors in the woman’s collar. The scissors suggest that she may be a seamstress.
A BOY AND HIS DOG IN MINNESOTA
A well dressed boy and his noble looking dog pose for this cabinet card photograph in St. Paul Minnesota. The dog appears to be a Border Collie. The photographer is Zimmerman. The back of the photograph is dated 1883.
A MAN AND HIS BEAUTIFUL LABRADOR RETRIEVER
This cabinet card is a great image of a man and his dog. The image of the dog, probably a labrador retriever, has great clarity. The photographer or the location of the studio is unknown. Perhaps the man’s hat and attire can provide a clue to location for someone more knowledgeable than me about such things.
A FAMILY AND FAMILY DOG POSE IN ST. JEAN, QUEBEC
A mother and father pose for this cabinet card photograph along with their two young children and family dog. The dog appears to be a pure bred spaniel and I invite someone to leave a comment informing me of its probable breed. The image has great clarity and the father looks very proud of his family. The photograph was taken by J. L. Pinsonneault of St. Jean, Quebec, Canada.
DRUMMER BOY IN PENNSYLVANIA
This cabinet card captures a smartly dressed little boy playing the drum. The photographer was E. Martin of Sheffield, Pennsylvania.
A WOMAN WITH SERIOUS HAIR IN VERMONT
The woman pictured in this Cabinet Card has unusually long hair. Her hairstyle is quite unique and I bet she had to get up very early in the morning to groom herself for the day. The photographer of this image is N. H. Chapman of Cambridge, Vermont.
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR SOLDIERS
Three Spanish-American War era soldiers are posing in this Cabinet Card photographed by C. W. Wilson in York, Pennsylvania. The soldiers are holding their military overcoats and appear to be somewhat intense. Perhaps they were contemplating going off to war.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENTLEMAN
This Cabinet card image is of a distinguished looking African American gentleman. The photographer and location of the studio is unknown.
MUSTACHE OF THE MONTH FOUND IN VERMONT
This Cabinet card is a new addition to my Mustaches (Only The Best) Category. The handsome mustache and its owner were photographed by T C Haynes in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
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