Young mother and her adorable baby pose for their portrait at the studio of William Neidhardt in Chicago, Illinois.
PROUD MOM AND CUTE BABY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN MOURNING DRESS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
This Cabinet Card is a portrait of Mrs. Brena Fantleroy who resided on P Street in Washington D.C. She appears to be wearing a mourning dress as well as a very serious expression. Note her veil, jewelry and small purse. The photographer is F. T. Castle of Washington D.C.
CUTE LITTLE GIRL IN CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (FROM PACH BROTHERS STUDIO)
This adorable little girl poses for her portrait at the studio of Pach Brothers in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Pach Brothers was a famous New York City photographic studio located on Broadway and many celebrities had their photographs made at that location. The founder of the studio was Gustavus Pach who died in 1904. His two brothers who were his partners were Oscar (predeceased Gustavus) and Gotthelf. The studio was so successful that it opened branches in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To view other photographs by this studio, click on the category “Photographer: Pach Bros”.
ATTRACTIVE COUPLE WEDS IN CLARINDA, IOWA
Alvin Eugene Leighton and Samaria Cecilia McFarland pose for their wedding portrait in the studio of O. H. Park in Clarinda, Iowa. Note the dark wedding dress. Perhaps someone can leave a comment explaining why dark wedding dresses were sometimes worn during this period in history. The Photo-beacon, a book published in 1897, considered Park to be just a mediocre portrait photographer. This cabinet card is interesting because of the appearance of the subjects and is certainly not a wonderfully posed photograph. The photographer set up the pose in such a way that the groom appears to be missing the lower part of his arm and the groom seems to be afraid to get to close to the bride. To view other photographs by Park, click on the category “Photographer: Park”.
THREE ABERCROMBIE KIDS IN THE 1880’S
Three very fashionable kids pose for their portrait in the late 1800’s. These are the Abercrombie & Fitch kids of their time. These children dress with flair. Note the little boys jumbo bow tie as well as the children’s boots. The photographer is Bonney & Wallace of South Bend, Indiana.
ELDERLY COUPLE IN ADAMS, NEW YORK
An older couple pose for this photograph. They are likely wearing their best clothing. Looks like they may even be holding hands. Bravo, the spark in the relationship may still be there. Note the jewelry and the gentleman’s great beard. The photographer is G. Ralph Huested of Adams, New York.
ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL IN LANCASTER, WISCONSIN
This “cutie pie” little girl is posing for her portrait at the Longdon studio in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She has engaging eyes and note her large lace collar and her stylish and unusual hat.
DISTINGUISHED LOOKING BEARDED MAN IN JACKSON, MICHIGAN
This is a cabinet card portrait of a very distinguished looking man photographed in Jackson, Michigan. The man is well dressed and his hair is styled. Pencilled on the back of this photograph are the words “this is your great great grandpa Meserill (sp). The photographer of this photograph is John W. Paine (1844-?). Information appears about this photographer in a book titled The History of Jackson County Michigan (1881). Paine started his studio in Jackson in 1868 on a shoestring budget. He had 3 dollars worth of supplies and no chair. For his first three years he specialized in ferreotypes. He expanded the business into larger quarters at least three times. The studio that produced this cabinet card existed sometime after 1877. He learned the skills of his profession in Adrion, Michigan in 1861. He married Beatrice (Weaver) Jenkins in 1879. He was a mason.
LARGE INDIAN FAMILY POSING FOR CABINET CARD PORTRAIT
This Cabinet Card is an image of an Indian family posing for their portrait in India. It is more accurate to say that this is presumably an Indian family in India since there is no family or photographic studio identification information on the reverse of the card. Nevertheless, this is an interesting portrait of what appears to be an extended family.
YOUNG GIRL WITH INTERESTING BRAIDS IN MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
This Cabinet Card is a photograph of an intense looking young girl with interesting tube like braids. The photographer is A. R. Fowler of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Meadville is in northwest Pennsylvania. A historic event occurred in Meadville when a Black man tried to register his kids into public school and was turned away. He appealed the decision and the court declared the segregation law of 1854 unconstitutional and outlawed segregation in Pennsylvania in 1881. The 1880’s also found Meadville’s economy driven by iron production, agriculture and logging. To view other photographs by A. R. Fowler, click on the category “Photographer: Fowler (A. R.)
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