A pretty young girl poses for her portrait at the photographic studio of Chevalier Lafosse at 5 Belgrave Promenade in Lifracombe, England. Lfracombe is a seaside resort on the North Devon coast and has a small harbor surrounded by cliffs.
PRETTY YOUNG GIRL IN LIFRACOMBE, ENGLAND
JOSEPH WHEELOCK SR: LEADING THEATRE ACTOR
This cabinet card features stage actor, Joseph Wheelock Sr. (1839-1908). He began his careeer in Boston and later played leads in various stock companies. His first hit was his appearance in “The Stranger”. His principal stock company was the Meech Brothers. During his career he appeared with many of the most renowned theatre actors. His fellow cast members included Edwin Booth, Agnes Booth, Adelaide Neilson, Mary Anderson, Edward Sothern and Julia Marlowe. Wheelock was one of the founders and the first President of the Actors Society of America. The society was organized in 1895 and its purpose was to regulate and standardize contractual obligations between performers and producers. The group dissolved in 1912. This cabinet card was photographed by Napoleon Sarony of New York City, one of the most popular celebrity photographers of this era. To see other photographs in the Cabinet Card Gallery by Sarony, click on the category “Photographer: Sarony”. It is important to note that Joseph Wheelock Sr. had a son who was also an actor. Judging by the estimated age of the subject of this photograph, and the estimated date of this photograph; it seems almost certain that this image is that of Joseph Wheelock Sr., and not Joseph Wheelock Jr.
OLDER WOMAN MAKES FASHION STATEMENT IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
This cabinet card features a very fashionably dressed older woman posing for her portrait at the Block Studio, in St. Louis Missouri (1225 Franklin Avenue). The woman is wearing a very interesting hat that includes feathers and assorted other materials. She is wearing a pin and earrings. Research indicates that Louis Block worked as a photographer in St. Louis between 1900 and 1919 although he may have also worked there during other additional years.
A FASHIONABLE WOMAN AND HER CASH
This cabinet card features a beautifully dressed woman posing for her photograph at an unidentified photographers studio. The woman is wearing earrings and a ring and is holding a purse. This cabinet card image poses an interesting question for the vast unpaid research department of the Cabinet Card Gallery. Why does the woman’s purse have a stash of money sticking out of one of its compartments? Hopefully, visitors to this site will leave their opinions about this mystery, in the comment section.
LACE ABOUNDS IN PORTRAIT OF TWO SIBLINGS IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
This cabinet card is an image of siblings posing for their photograph at the studio of Herman Buchholz of Springfield, Massachusetts. The children are dressed in their finest clothing and the oldest is carrying a beaded purse. The photographer, Herman Buckhholz (1839-?) was born in Berlin, Prussia. His studio was located at 365 Main Street when he produced this cabinet card. He was an active photographer between 1869 and 1896. He found time to serve in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1890-1891.
THREE YOUNG SIBLINGS IN PHILLIPS, MAINE
This cabinet card is an image of three siblings who are identified by their first name on the reverse of the card. The oldest child is Mildred Belle (age-4) and she has bows in her hair and is quite adorable. The middle child is Ivan Donald (age-1) and his hair style can best be described as chaotic. The youngest child is Marion Florence (age-4 months). The photographer was Archie Snow McKeen (1874-?) and his studio was in Phillips, Maine. Mckeen was a native of Phillips who as a photographer, moved locations several times. He had photographic studios in a number of Maine towns including Phillips, Rangely Lakes, Center Harbor, and Winnepesauke Lake. He also operated in both Beverly and Haverhill, Massachusetts. McKeen was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
UNUSUAL BEARD IN BRAMPTON, CANADA
A gentleman poses for his portrait at the Ideal Studio of John Cole, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The man has a most interesting beard. Most of his face appears clean shaven because his beard is worn very low on his face. The man is holding his gloves and wearing a pocket watch. A book and his hat is beside him on an ornate table. He is wearing light colored striped pants, which is a wardrobe style not commonly seen in cabinet card photography. The photographer is likely J. W. Cole, who is listed as a photographer in the Province of Ontario Directory of 1869. To view other interesting images of beards, click on this site’s category of Beards (Only the Best).
THE MAN WITH THE SCRAGGLY BEARD
This gentleman has earned a place in the Cabinet Card Gallery’s “Beards (Only the Best)” category. His long scraggly beard is a masterpiece of facial hair design. No identifying information is available concerning the subject or the photographer associated with this photograph. To see other wonderful images of men with beards, click on the Beards category.
FAMILY PORTRAIT IN GRAFTON, WEST VIRGINIA
This photograph features Mr. and Mrs. Tom Werkley and their children Paul and Blanche. The father and son are wearing bow ties and the daughter is wearing bows in her hair. The photographer is unknown as the studio name listed on the pbotograph is illegible.
PRETTY WOMAN IN HIGH COLLAR AND HIGH FASHION IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
A pretty woman poses for her photograph at the studio of Walter E. Chickering in Boston, Massachusetts. She is dressed in high fashion and high collar. Biographical information about Walter Chickering is difficult to find and further research is needed. It is unknown whether he was related to Elmer Chickering, also of Boston. Elmer Chickering was a celebrated photographer and to view photographs by him; click on the category “Photographer: Chickering, W.”.
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