This vintage real photo postcard features a handsome well dressed young boy sitting on a wall next to his white dog. The canine appears to be a Samoyed. The child is wearing a wonderful expression. He seems to have found his time at the photographers studio to be quite amusing. The boy is clearly not really near oceans edge. In fact, he is posing at the T. A. Manning studio in Long Beach, California. The AZO stamp box indicates that the postcard was produced between 1904 and 1918. SOLD
This cabinet card photograph presents two young girls, posed in a formal studio setting. The standing girl is wearing a stylish hat adorned with a large feather. Her dress has a lace collar and appears layered combining light and dark fabrics. She is wearing gloves that cover her hands and wrists. She is holding what appears to be a slender stick or cane. The seated girl is the youngest of the two. She is dressed in a dark satin or silk dress with puffed sleeves and decorative elements. Her hat is whimsical, with an unusual antenna-like detail. Her hat may suggest that her costume is meant to be playful rather than conventional fashion. The seated girl is also wearing gloves. Both girls have neutral, serious expressions. The seated girl looks directly at the camera, her gaze is steady and composed, while the standing girl appears slightly more reserved. The naturalistic backdrop features a painted outdoor scene with trees and foliage. This photograph was taken by J. W. Fyfe, whose studios were located in Aberdare and Merthyr, South Wales. SOLD
This cabinet card photograph features two children, one seated in a vintage baby stroller and the other standing beside it. The baby is dressed in a detailed white gown with lace trimming, while the older child wears a matching white outfit with puffed sleeves and ruffled details, typical of late 19th to early 20th-century children’s clothing. The stroller is constructed with metal and has an ornate design typical of its era. It features large, spoked wheels, a curved handle, and a cradle-like seat, showcasing the craftsmanship of the time. The photograph was taken by Hugo Schwichtenberg, whose studio was located in the Avis Building, next to the Post Office, in Pomona, California. He was an active photographer between the 1880’s and about 1900. The text at the bottom of the card highlights the “Superior Platinum Finish,” a marketing feature of the studio’s work. This photograph is a beautiful representation of period fashion, studio portraiture, and craftsmanship in both photography and product design. SOLD
This unusual and uncommon cabinet card features an adorable little boy. He is holding what appears to be a spear. On a slate next to him, there are the words that state, “What Fools These Mortals Be”. This is a line from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. The line is delivered by the mischievous fairy, Puck. Is the boy in this photograph in costume and taking part in a play? Alternatively, is this photograph just the result of a creative, Shakespeare aware, photographer. The photographer of this cabinet card portrait is W. Busse. His studio was located in Morrisania, New York. Morrisania is a residential neighborhood in the Bronx, New York. SOLD
This vintage photograph features a child sitting in an antique toy wooden pedal airplane. The plane has a propellor and it’s pedals are clearly visible in the photo. This vintage photograph measures about 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches. SOLD
The little girl featured in this cartes de visite is adorable. She is nicely dressed in a navy style dress. She is standing on a chair and holding a watering can in one hand and a teddy bear in the other hand. She is posed next to a ball and other toys. Note the girl’s hair bows as well as the bows on her shoes. The photographer of the child’s portrait was Charles Guignet. He operated a studio in Lausanne, Switzerland. The city is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. There is a French town across the lake. Lausanne is about 38 miles northeast of Geneva. This CDV measures about 2.5x 4 inches. SOLD
This vintage photograph features a cute little girl holding an unusual doll in her lap. The doll has a very life-like appearance. The child is sitting on an unusual carved wooden chair. She is wearing a checkered skirt and a hair bow. The photograph was purchased from a Russian collector and likely originates there. The photograph is on card stock that is slightly thinner than the paper board seen on most cabinet cards. Speaking of unusual, note the chair that the girl is sitting on. The child’s clothing is adorable. She is wearing a large bow in her hair. The little girl, the photographer, and the location that the photo was taken, are all unidentified. The photograph is somewhat bowed and is in overall good condition (see scans).
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This cabinet card portrait features an adorable and fashionable child. The child is very poised and is bright eyed and is flashing a half smile. This photograph was produced by the Hartley Studio. Edward Hartley operated his studio in Chicago, Illinois (309 Madison Street). The studio was the” largest and finest equipped photographic gallery in the world”, and was “alive with the best photographic talent possible to procure”. These accolades are attributable to Hartley. The self promoting statements were printed on the reverse of the photograph. The artwork on the reverse of the card is very well done. SOLD
This cabinet card portrait features a full portrait of an adorable little girl. She is smartly dressed and has a wonderful smile. An inscription on the reverse of the photograph indicates that the girl’s name is Leona (?) and she is eleven years old.This photo was taken at J. F. Green’s Studio, located in Meriden Connecticut. The touch-up artist was W. H. Barrett. SOLD
This German vintage real photo postcard features an adorable little girl wearing a fringed dress and roses in her hair. The postcard was published by DLG (Deutsche Lichtbild-GmbH) as part of a series (No. 212/4). The firm is located in Berlin, Germany. This postcard is in very good condition (See Scans).
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