This is an image of a beautiful actress posing for her portrait holding a stringed instrument. Note her fashionable appearance highlighted by a terrific hat. The image comes from a collection of theatrical actresses. The photographer is Falk, famed theatrical photographer, of New York City. Perhaps a visitor to this blog will know this actresses last name. Her first name is Gladys. In addition, it is hoped that someone may be able to identify the type of stringed instrument she is holding.
BEAUTIFUL THEATRICAL ACTRESS: GLADYS (WHATS-HER-NAME?)
DRUMMER BOY IN PENNSYLVANIA
This cabinet card captures a smartly dressed little boy playing the drum. The photographer was E. Martin of Sheffield, Pennsylvania.
Salvation Army Band Members in Grand Rapids, Michigan
This Cabinet card is a photograph of three members of the Salvation Army Band. This is a terrific image of the band members, their instruments and their uniforms. The instruments are a baritone, trumpet and drum. The photographer was J. H. Young of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian Church Denomination organized in a quasi-military manner. The group does charitable and social service work aiding the poor. The organization was founded in 1865 in London, England, as Christian Mission. In 1878 the group became the Salvation Army. The organization has expanded worldwide into 111 nations.
Young Musician
This is a Cabinet card of a young musician who appears to be ready to play her string instrument. She is dressed nicely for her photograph and is wearing a broach pin. I believe that her musical instrument is a violin but I am hoping a more knowledgeable person can leave me a comment to let me know for certain, what instrument this girl is holding. The photographer and the studio location of this picture is unknown.
Musical Performing Troupe in Asbury Park, New Jersey
This Cabinet card is a photograph of a Musical Performing Troupe in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Asbury Park became a borough in 1874 and a city in 1897. Asbury Park was a seaside community and a boardwalk was built which attracted many visitors. The city is known for its rich musical history.
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