A young boy and girl pose as if they are out for a walk with a baby doll in a carriage and a pug firmly in the girl’s arms. The young boy is clearly a forward thinker as he has taken on the “woman’s” role of pushing the carriage. He is also wearing an interesting cap with a tassel. The photograph was taken at a studio in Bourbon, Indiana. The photographer’s name is listed on the front (bottom) of the card but the name is illegible.
MINIATURE FAMILY AND PUG OUT FOR A STROLL
ADORABLE SIBLINGS IN UTICA, NEW YORK
Two beautiful children pose for their portrait at Gibbon Brothers Studio in Utica, New York. The children are most likely siblings and judging by their fashionable outfits, they appear to be from a well-to-do family. These kids are the “Abercrombie” kids of their era.
RUFFLES AND STRIPES: TWO CUTE KIDS IN SHELL ROCK, IOWA
Two adorable kids pose for their cabinet card portrait at the studio of Myer, in Shell Rock, Iowa. The children are most likely siblings; possibly even twins. They are sitting on a large wicker chair. The young girl is smiling and wearing a cute striped dress. The young boy appears less happy than his sister and is wearing a white shirt with ruffles.
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.
GOOD TIME GIRL IN NEW YORK CITY (1897)
The following letter in inscribed on the reverse of this cabinet card. “Dear Friends, This picture I send as a token to remember the good times we had and hoping to see you all again if not in this world then in the next. From a true friend, Lizzie This day November 4/1897”. This is a sweet letter from a girl who appears to be in her teenage years. The photographer of this cabinet card is The Robinson & Roe Photo Studios, in New York City. The studio had operations in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. They also operated a studio in Chicago, Illinois. They were prominent photographers in the 1880’s and 1890’s. The pair of photographers are known for their photographs of Inuits from Labrador that were produced during the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago (1893). The Inuits were part of the Eskimo Village exhibition. SOLD
ADORABLE VICTORIAN SISTERS IN OMRO, WISCONSIN
This photograph captures two sisters posing for their portrait. The younger sister is wearing a long gown and has piercing eyes and a wonderful half smile. The older sister comfortably holds her little sister. She is wearing a polka dot dress with lace and ruffles and has perfect ringlets and wears white bows in her hair. The photographer is Hinderman of Omro, Wisconsin. Research reveals that the Hinderman studio operated between 1854 and 1916 and one of its locations was Loyal, Wisconsin. B. H. Hinderman is listed by Photographic Times (1898) as a photography award winner in a contest sponsored by the Photographic Association of Wisconsin.
ADORABLE FARMER BOY IN MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
This Cabinet Card features an adorable little farmer boy wearing a straw hat. He is posed as to appear like he is climbing over a wooden fence between two vine covered walls. The photographer is the Miller Gallery of Manistee, Michigan.
THREE SISTERS AND THEIR TOYS IN MUNICH, BAVARIA
This cabinet card features three sisters at play. The youngest is holding a stuffed horse, while the other two sisters are holding a doll and a book. On the floor stands another doll. The photographer was Alfred Schmidt of the Apollo Studio in Munich, Bavaria. Schmidt did an excellent job of capturing the girls in a quite natural pose of play. (SOLD)
PLAIDS, RUFFLES, AND BOWS: FOUR VERY CUTE KIDS
This photographic portrait captures four very cute kids dressed in adorable clothing. Plaids, ruffles and bows abound. The image is crystal clear. The photographer is O. E. Flaten who at the time of the photograph, had studios in Moorehead and Halstad, Minnesota; as well as in Gardner, North Dakota. Research reveals that Ole E. Flaten (1854 or 1865- 1933) was born in Vanders, Norway and emigrated to the United States. He operated studios in Northfield, Moorehead, and Halstad, Minnesota. He worked as a photographer from the 1870’s through the 1920’s, retiring in 1930. Click on the category of “Photographer: Flaten” to see another photograph from his studio.
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