THREE CUTE SIBLINGS IN RED OAK IOWA

3KIDSIOWA_0003Three attractive children, presumably siblings, pose for their portrait at the studio of Hollopeter in Red Oak, Iowa. The children are very nicely dressed and beautifully posed.

Published in: on July 24, 2009 at 2:58 am  Leave a Comment  
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MOTHER AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN POSE IN WLOCLAWKU, POLAND

FAMILY_0001A proud mother and her three children pose for their family portrait in Wloclawku, Poland. The photographer is B. Sztejner.

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DECORATED NAVY SAILOR AND ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD; OR, PERHAPS A BOY IN COSTUME

cutekidA young boy, wearing what appears to be a naval uniform with a cap and large medals, poses for this cabinet card portrait. Perhaps his father was a sailor. The medal on the left has two crossed rifles. Hopefully a visitor to this site can identify the medals and branch of service. The photographer is Gardner of New York City.

Published in: on July 18, 2009 at 12:01 am  Leave a Comment  
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A BOY AND HIS BICYCLE IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

BIKE ROCHESTER_0003A serious looking boy poses for his cabinet card photograph with his bicycle. He is wearing a straw hat, colorful bow tie and appears to have a handkerchief in his shirt pocket. The youth is holding up his bicycle as photographer George J Schaefer of the Sunbeam Gallery takes his portrait.

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A LONG HAIRED BOY AND HIS WOODEN SPOKED TRICYCLE IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

TRIKE_0001This Cabinet card is an image of a cute long and curly haired boy posing with his tricycle. The tricycle is very clear in this image. The boy is posing in front of a backdrop of a rural farm scene. The young lad is well dressed and is holding an interesting hat. The hat has a style that is similar to  a modern day horseback riding helmet. The photographer is Shane of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Published in: on July 14, 2009 at 12:06 am  Leave a Comment  
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PROUD MOM AND CUTE BABY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

mombabychicago_0001Young mother and her adorable baby pose for their portrait at the studio of William Neidhardt in Chicago, Illinois.

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CUTE LITTLE GIRL IN CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (FROM PACH BROTHERS STUDIO)

PACH BABYThis adorable little girl poses for her portrait at the studio of Pach Brothers in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Pach Brothers was a famous New York City photographic studio located on Broadway and many celebrities had their photographs made at that location.  The founder of the studio was Gustavus Pach who died in 1904. His two brothers who were his partners were Oscar (predeceased Gustavus) and Gotthelf. The studio was so successful that it opened branches in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To view other photographs by this studio, click on the category “Photographer: Pach Bros”.

THREE ABERCROMBIE KIDS IN THE 1880’S

ABERCROMBIE KIDSThree very fashionable kids pose for their portrait in the late 1800’s. These are the Abercrombie & Fitch kids of their time. These children dress with flair. Note the little boys jumbo bow tie as well as the children’s boots. The photographer is Bonney & Wallace of South Bend, Indiana.

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ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL IN LANCASTER, WISCONSIN

CUTIEPIE_0006This “cutie pie” little girl is posing for her portrait at the Longdon studio in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She has engaging eyes and note her large lace collar and her stylish and unusual hat.

Published in: on July 5, 2009 at 1:00 am  Leave a Comment  
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YOUNG GIRL WITH INTERESTING BRAIDS IN MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

smallgirl_0005This Cabinet Card is a photograph of an intense looking young girl with interesting tube like braids. The photographer is A. R. Fowler of Meadville, Pennsylvania. Meadville is in northwest Pennsylvania. A historic event occurred in Meadville when a Black man tried to register his kids into public school and was turned away. He appealed the decision and the court declared the segregation law of 1854 unconstitutional and outlawed segregation in Pennsylvania in 1881. The 1880’s also found Meadville’s economy driven by iron production, agriculture and logging. To view other photographs by A. R. Fowler, click on the category “Photographer: Fowler (A. R.)