This handsome 1890s cabinet card portrait captures a young boy dressed in a refined double-breasted suit with brass buttons, short trousers, and dark stockings. A large white collar and a ribbon-style bow tie accent his formal ensemble. His neatly parted hair and composed facial expression give him the appearance of a thoughtful, well-mannered child, likely from an affluent San Francisco family. He stands confidently with one hand tucked into his jacket in a pose that evokes dignity and early Victorian formality, leaning gently on a faux balustrade surrounded by foliage in an elaborately staged studio setting. This photograph was produced by Cobb’s Doré Gallery, located at 1144 Market Street, San Francisco, as indicated on both the front and reverse of the mount. The studio succeeded the earlier firm Edouart & Cobb, one of the better-known names in late 19th-century California photography. Doré Gallery was active in the 1880s and 1890s, during the heyday of elaborately posed cabinet portraits. The backdrop features what appears to be a painted garden scene with a Mediterranean-style colonnade, adding a romantic flair to the image. (SOLD)
Two young girls pose for a vintage snapshot photograph as they sit on the sand at the beach. One girl has her arm affectionately around the shoulder of the second girl. The recipient of the affection is displaying a sour expression. Are the girls sisters? Could they be close friends? The answer is lost to history. The girls names are written on the reverse of the photo. I can only decipher one of the names. It is “Ingrid”. A stamp on the reverse of the snapshot indicates that the photograph was developed in Dresden, Germany. Dresden is the second largest city in Saxony. It is situated on the banks of the River Elbe. It is near the border of the Czech Republic. There are beaches along the Elbe and perhaps this image captures one of them. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features a beautiful young girl wearing a frilly dress and adorned with flowers. The postcard was published by Rotophot (RPH) as part of a series (S-917/2). The company was based in Berlin, Germany. In the message section, the writer wishes the reader “good health”. The hand tinted color postcard was mailed with a French stamp. SOLD
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