PREPPY LOOKING TEENAGE GIRL ON THE CHEAPSIDE

This cabinet card portrait features a sweet looking teenage girl dressed in what today we might call, a “preppy look”. Perhaps she is a student. Be sure to note her scarf and hat. The girl’s eyes are wide open and she appears to be suppressing a smile. The photographer’s camera captured the girl in an outdoor setting. The photographer was Hy. Flett who operated a studio in London. Interestingly, the studio was located at 119 Cheapside. This image is actually the second cabinet card in the “Cabinet Card Gallery” from a studio on Cheapside. Research revealed that  Cheapside  is the name of a street in the city of London. The name Cheapside is derived from the term “marketplace”. Henry Flett (1872-1948) was born in St. Leonards in Sussex. He operated two London studios. The Cheapside studio existed between 1897 and 1940. His second studio was located at 103 Newgate Street (1903-1909). He partnered with Arthur Frame Stevens in the 1930’s.  SOLD

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YOUNG BOY IN SUIT : DORÉ GALLERY : SAN FRANCISCO : CABINET CARD c1890s

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)

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TWO SWEET YOUNG SISTERS POSE FOR THEIR PORTRAIT : LUDLOW, VERMONT : CABINET CARD

his cabinet card captures two young girls posing for their portrait at the Moore studio in Ludlow, Vermont. These well dressed children look very sweet and are likely sisters. The Photographic Journal of America (1890) mentions photographer, C. A. Moore of Ludlow, Vermont. He is likely the same Moore that created this image.  SOLD

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ANNIE AND MAGGIE: ADORABLE YOUNG SISTERS POSE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

 

Annie and Maggie Fleming pose for this cabinet card portrait at the Anderson’s photographic studio, located at 85 Main Street in Houston, Texas. An inscription on the reverse of the card identifies the little girls and indicates that this photograph was given to their cousin. These cute siblings appear to be a bit dubious of the photographer and their photographic session. The photographer, Samuel Anderson, operated out of the address on this cabinet card, between 1886 and 1892. To see other photographs by Sam Anderson, click on this sites category, “Photographer: Anderson”.

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PORTRAIT OF TWO AFFECTIONATE YOUNG GIRLS AT THE BEACH

TWO GIRLS BEACH

TWO GIRLS BEACH 1 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

TWO GIRLS BEACH 2

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FIFTEEN YEAR OLD DAGMAR WEARING PRETTY DRESS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card features a teenage girl posing at the studio of photographer Anton Rohde of Chicago, Illinois. She is wearing a pretty wheat stalk print dress. Advertising on the bottom of the image indicates Rohde had wonf awards for some of his photographs. One of the displayed awards was received in 1888, and the other award was from the Photographers Association of America. The reverse of the photograph has an inscription which states “To Gini” and lists the subjects name as “Dagmar” and her age as fifteen years and eight months. Anton Rohde was once partners in a photography firm called Rohde & Schutz which was located at the same address that produced this photograph. He also was once  located at 88 West Ohio Street. He is listed in the 1892 and 1900 Chicago business directories. Research located his obituary which indicates that he died in 1917 at the age of fifty-five. He was survived by his wife, Augusta Rohde. SOLD

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CUTE LITTLE GIRL WITH SPARKLING EYES (1908 RPPC)

This vintage real photo features a cute little girl with sparkling eyes. Her smile is infectious. She must have been a spark plug. The postcard was published by NPG (“Neue Photographische Gesellschaft” as part of a series (no.721/3). The card has a Belgian stamp and is postmarked in the Belgian town of Petit-Fays. The postmark year is 1908.   SOLD

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A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL SENDS “GOOD HEALTH” GREETINGS

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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VICTORIAN GIRL WITH BOOK : LONG HAIR : WASHINGTON, IOWA : CABINET CARD

This captivating cabinet card portrait features a young Victorian girl posed in a rustic studio setting, seated gracefully beside a faux wooden fence. Dressed in a pristine white dress adorned with a broad, ornate lace collar and a tiered, ruffled skirt, she embodies the fashion of late 19th-century childhood portraiture. Her tightly curled bangs frame her youthful face, while her long, loose hair cascades over one shoulder—an uncommon and charming detail. She wears a long beaded necklace, from which a small rectangular locket or charm is suspended. A bracelet graces her left wrist, adding a delicate finishing touch to her ensemble. In her lap she holds an open album or book, featuring a cabinet card or mounted photograph of another child—possibly a sibling or friend—suggesting a theme of familial affection or memory. The girl gazes directly at the camera with a calm, slightly serious expression, her composure and gentle poise typical of studio portraits from this era. The setting evokes naturalism, yet remains artfully staged, blending domesticity with refinement. The back of the card is elaborately decorated in brown ink with Victorian embellishments including an ornate border, floral flourishes, and a small Sphinx illustration. The photographer is identified as Sam. Armstrong of Washington, Iowa. Samuel McDowell Armstrong learned photography in 1868 from Washington photographer, Austin Kracaw. In 1873 he partnered with Kracaw and within a year, Armstrong moved to Springfield Missouri. A name is handwritten in ink across the reverse: “Olive Campbell”. This is likely the name of the the girl seen in this photograph. Olive Gordan Campbell was born in 1878 and died in 1941.  (SOLD)

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FOUR CHILDREN WITH KITTENS : BY MARTINOT FRERES : GRENOBLE, FRANCE : CABINET CARD

This enchanting cabinet card portrait captures a tender domestic scene from the late 19th century. The image features four children—three girls and a boy—posed formally in a studio setting. Their expressions are a blend of poise and innocence, with a touch of curiosity and seriousness common in portraits of the period. Each child is neatly dressed, their attire reflecting the middle-to-upper-class fashion of the Victorian era. The two older girls, seated on a stone bench, gently cradle small kittens in their laps, adding a heartwarming, spontaneous touch to the otherwise composed image. Their delicate white dresses are adorned with ruffles and lace, and they wear matching striped stockings and black shoes. Their hair is neatly styled, with ribbons typing it back, creating a soft angelic appearance. Beside them stands their older brother, dressed in an immaculate dark nautical outfit, complete with a wide sailor collar, decorative buttons, and a silk tie. His right hand holds a large straw hat, and his confident posture suggests a protective older sibling role. The youngest child, a toddler, stands in front on a miniature chair, wearing a ruffled white dress with puffed sleeves and a curious expression. Her chubby cheeks and tousled bob haircut lend her a particularly charming presence. The photographer of this beautiful image is Martinot Frères, whose studio was located in Grenoble, France..The elaborate typography and decoration on the back of the card advertise the studio’s prestige, including a mention of awards received at the Exposition de Bordeaux in 1882. The inclusion of this medal suggests a respected reputation and hints at the high quality of the photography.  (SOLD)

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