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.
Fashionable Sisters Embrace on Broadway
An Intense Family Poses for a Portrait
A family poses for their portrait at the photographic studio of Lundelius & Masterson in Port Jervis, New York. This family looks quite intense; maybe even in shock. They look like they just found out they had their entire savings invested with Bernie Madoff. Oops, wrong time period.
Jewish Family in New York (Meet the Goldberg’s)
M. Goldberg and his family are photographed by Newman’s Studio of Art Photography. The studio was located on Lexington Avenue in New York City. Perhaps the Goldberg’s were recent Jewish immigrants to America.
Turkish Family Poses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A Turkish family is posing in their traditional garb for photographer L.A. Sawyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cabinet cards capture history and this photograph represents the building of America through immigration. How did this family adapt to life in this country? What issues did they face? Lots of questions and no answers. We can only imagine or read about the struggles of other immigrant families. The inscription below the photograph appears to indicate that this family comes from Bitlis, Turkey. Bitlis is located in southeastern Turkey, southwest of Lake Van and 4600 feet above sea level. It is rich in history, having been controlled by Arab dynasties, Byzantines, Persians and Mongolians. By the 14th century it became part of the Kurdish dynasty and was very autonomous until 1847 when it became part of the Ottoman empire. During World War I, the city was occupied by the Russians. The occupation had adverse impact on Bitlis; it reduced its population and damaged their weaving and dyeing industries.
Ethnic Family in New York City
This Cabinet card is a photograph of a very attractive ethnic family. The photographer is Kaufmann of New York City. Notice the multiple props. Mom is holding flowers and the older child has a book while the youngest is holding what appears to be a walking stick. Dad has a pocket watch and he and his family seem to be wearing their sunday best for this terrific portrait.
Mother and Child in the Dakota Territory
This photograph appears to be of a proud mom sitting with her cute child on her lap. The photographer is J Q Miller of Grand Forks, Dakota Territory. It is interesting to note that the Dakota Territory was part of the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. The Dakota Territory existed between 1861 and 1889 so we know that this photograph was taken sometime during that time period.. In 1889 the land became two states, North and South Dakota. The mother and child in this Cabinet card were photographed in Grand Forks, which later became part of North Dakota.
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