A FEARFUL LITTLE GIRL NAMED ELLA IN WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA

A cute little girl in an adorable outfit, stands on a covered chair at the Bairstow studio in Warren, Pennsylvania. She has a very expressive face and eyes and her expression seems to connote fear or concern. The child’s name, “Ella Hall”  is noted on the reverse of the photograph. There were too many Ella Hall’s in the Warren area to allow for uncovering biographical information about the Ella Hall in this photograph.The photographer, James R Bairstow was born in England in 1856, entered the United States in 1878,  and was married to Mary S. Bairstow. A collection of Bairstow’s photographs are held by the Warren County Historical Society. The Bairstow studio was run by Bairstow’s son, David (1884-1968), making it a two generation business. To view other  photographs by Bairstow, click on the category “Photographer: Bairstow”.

Published in: on October 28, 2012 at 12:01 am  Comments (4)  
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AN ANGEL IN PARIS (PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL BY CHARLES REUTLINGER)

 

This cabinet card photograph features a young girl posed to look like a cherub. This angelic child has wings and a whimsical expression. The photographer is Charles Reutlinger who operated a studio in Paris, France. Reutlinger was quite renowned, especially for the many wonderful portraits he produced featuring beautiful European actresses and dancers. To view other photographs by Reutlinger, click on the category “Photographer: Reutlinger”.  I can not identify the “T” shaped band-aid looking object on the child’s right shoulder. Hopefully, a cabinet card gallery visitor will leave a comment explaining the mystery object.

Published in: on October 24, 2012 at 12:01 am  Comments (5)  
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ADORABLE SIBLINGS IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

This cabinet card features adorable siblings posing for their portrait at the Setzer studio in St. Louis, Missouri. The photographer is Theodore E. Setzer. Setzer operated his studio from the South Broadway address from about 1890 until 1910,  according to one photographer reference book. Between 1885 and 1890 he conducted business from that address as Setzer & Roth.

Published in: on October 23, 2012 at 12:16 pm  Comments (1)  
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SIBLING LOVE IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

This cabinet card captures a little girl’s love for her younger sibling. The younger child appears to have no time for love during the  photographic process. In fact, the child looks a bit afraid and troubled by the activities occurring in the photography studio. The photographer of this image has the last name of  Drewitt and his studio was located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Research yielded no information about the photographer.

Published in: on October 18, 2012 at 12:01 am  Comments (3)  
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LITTLE GIRL IN A PLAID DRESS POSES WITH HER DOG IN LITTE FALLS, NEW YORK

A cute little girl wearing a plaid dress and a hat poses for her portrait at the studio of Joseph. J. Butman (1834-?) in Little Falls, New York. Sitting on a faux rock beside the young child is her small pet dog. The dog is a very cooperative subject as evidenced by the dog’s intent stare at the camera. An observer of this photograph may contend that the dog is a good subject because it is a “dead dog”, stuffed to be precise. I do not think that is the case in regard to this image.   It is interesting to note the size of the bow that the child is wearing. It is so large that it covers her whole neck. Little information was uncovered about photographer J. J. Butman. It was found that his gallery once had a different address in Little Falls. That other address was 314 West Main Street. The 1880 US census lists Butman as 46 years old and married (1867) to his wife Mary. His occupation was reported as “photographer”. The 1900 census also lists him as a photographer as do many Little Falls city directories through 1909.

Published in: on October 13, 2012 at 12:01 am  Comments (1)  
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LITTLE GIRL POSES FOR PORTRAIT WITH HER DOLL IN A STROLLER

A little girl poses with her doll and toy stroller at C. B. Long’s Elite Studio. The child has a serious expression highlighted by her pursed lips. She is posed somewhat distant from the camera so she and her doll do not fill much of the image. The backdrop seems to somewhat dominate the photograph. Research yielded little information about C. B. Long other than one article appearing in the St. Louis and Canadian Photographer (1900) which announced that Long had sold his gallery in Wesley, Iowa. That information does not necessarily mean that this portrait comes from that particular studio because it was not unusual for photographers to move from place to place during the course of their business career.

Published in: on October 6, 2012 at 12:01 am  Comments (2)  
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SWEET LITTLE GIRL AND HER PARASOL IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

A sweet little girl poses for her portrait at the Rothschild studio in Chicago, Illinois. She is holding a pretty parasol and her curls are covered by a large bonnet. The little girl is identified on the reverse of the photograph as Florence Peterson. It is also noted that the studio was located on State Street and Van Buren. The studio was within the A. M. Rothschild Department Store and the store was opened at the aforementioned address in 1881. The store was bought out by Marshall Fields in 1923.  Research was unsuccessful at uncovering information about little Miss Peterson because “Florence Peterson” was a relatively common name in Chicago at the time this image was produced.

Published in: on October 1, 2012 at 12:27 am  Leave a Comment  
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CUTE SIBLINGS POSE WITH PORCELAIN DOLL IN DWIGHT, ILLINOIS

This cabinet card features a portrait of adorable siblings named Herman and Clara Stephens and a porcelain doll standing on a miniature chair. The children are wearing overalls and cute hats. The photograph was produced by the Mickelson studio in Dwight, Illinois. The photograph is dated 1897.

Published in: on September 19, 2012 at 12:01 am  Comments (1)  
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YOUNG GIRL PRACTICES HER VIOLIN IN WARREN, ILLINOIS

This cabinet card features an unidentified young girl who appears to be deep in concentration as she practices playing her violin. Note the music stand. You may have seen similar stands at your local antique store or antique show. This image was produced at the Dobler studio in Warren, Illinois. Research yielded no information about Dobler or his studio

Published in: on September 13, 2012 at 12:01 am  Leave a Comment  
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BROTHERS IN YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO (DAVID AND RICHARD EVANS)

David L Evans and his brother Richard pose for a  photographer located in Youngstown Ohio. I can not make out the photographers name. It may be Peck. The brothers are dressed fashionably for this portrait. The older brother seems affectionate and protective toward his sibling. Note the boys ears. The ears are unusually shaped.The 1880 census finds an Evans family in Youngstown with sons named David (age 2) and Richard (age 6 months). It is important to point out that the David in the census and the David in this photograph have different middle initials. However, it is not uncommon for middle initials to be listed incorrectly both in the census and when written on photographs. The census lists the Evan’s parents as being named Thomas and Mahala. Thomas was a furnace worker and he and his wife were born in Wales.

Published in: on August 29, 2012 at 12:01 am  Comments (1)  
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