This Cabinet Card is an image of an adoring mom and her baby. Perhaps the mom isn’t adoring her baby but instead has fallen asleep after many sleepless nights and busy days caring for her young child. The photograph is from the studio of Walklet in New Milford, Connecticut.
BABY AND ADORING MOM IN CONNECTICUT
FRIGHTENED MOM AND BABY IN OBLONG, ILLINOIS
This Cabinet Card captures the image of a mom and her young daughter with very interesting expressions on their faces. They appear afraid, perplexed or bewildered. The looks on their faces make the viewer wonder what is going on in front of them while they pose for their portrait. The subjects of this image are identified as Ava Ziegler and her daughter Lula Ziegler Reynolds. Lula was born on November 23, 1894 and this photograph was likely taken in 1895 judging be the likely age of Lula at the time of the photograph. The photographer of this picture is I. W. Mitchell of Oblong, Illinois. Oblong, Illinois is the only town named Oblong in the world. A Chicago newspaper once printed the headline “Oblong man marries Normal woman”. Normal is also a town in Illinois.
A BOY AND HIS DOG IN MINNESOTA
A well dressed boy and his noble looking dog pose for this cabinet card photograph in St. Paul Minnesota. The dog appears to be a Border Collie. The photographer is Zimmerman. The back of the photograph is dated 1883.
DRUMMER BOY IN PENNSYLVANIA
This cabinet card captures a smartly dressed little boy playing the drum. The photographer was E. Martin of Sheffield, Pennsylvania.
CHILD BRIDE AND CHILD GROOM IN NEW YORK
What an interesting image! The subjects of this Cabinet Card photograph appear to be a young girl and boy dressed as bride and groom. Another possibility is that this may be a photograph of two midgets, perhaps from a traveling show. My guess is that judging by their appearance, these are children and probably siblings as they seem to show a family resemblance to each other. What do you think? The photographer is F Donahue of Hornellsville, New York. Hornellsville is in Steuben County, New York and is near the Pennsylvania border. Check out the comments left concerning this cabinet card. Knowledgeable visitors recognized this photograph as a portrait of a “Tom Thumb Wedding”. Click on the category of “Tom Thumb Wedding” to see other examples.
ADORABLE AND STUDIOUS LOOKING YOUNG GIRL
This cabinet card is an image of a pretty young girl in a office like setting. She has her hand on one book and another book is sitting on the desk next to her. This photograph is a unusual since most cabinet cards of children tend to use juvenile type props (ie toys). The girl in this photograph looks like she being sworn into the Supreme Court. She has a very intense and serious facial expression. This little girl is well dressed and wearing jewelry. Note her boots. The photographer of this cabinet card is unknown because the card has been clipped in order to fit into an album or frame.
TWO YOUNG GYPSY GIRLS WITH TAMBOURINES IN ROMANIA
This Cabinet Card features two sweet girls dancing and playing tambourines. They appear to be gypsies and are wearing traditional ethnic clothing. The photographer is Olga and the studio is located in Oravicza, Romania.
CHILD ON ROCKING HORSE WEARING FANCY RIDING ATTIRE
This Cabinet Card is an image of a child posing on a rocking horse wearing beautiful riding attire. The child appears to be holding a riding crop or possibly a sword. The rocking horse in this photograph is so detailed and captures the likeness of a real horse. They don’t make them like they use to. The photographer is unknown.
Fashionable Sisters Embrace on Broadway
This Cabinet card captures the image of two sisters. At least, they certainly look like sisters.The girls are beautifully dressed and are photographed by the Coe studio on Broadway in New York City.
Adorable Boy Posing in his Winter Clothing in Newton, Massachusetts
This Cabinet Card is a photograph of an adorable young boy posing in his winter jacket and hat at a photographers studio in Newton, Massachusetts. The photographers name is a bit difficult to read but it appears to be Seaver. This wide eyed smiling child appears to be winterized and ready to take on a cold New England winter.
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