CLASSIC SCOTTISH BEAUTY ARRANGING CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS IN AN ALBUM

A pretty young woman arranges cabinet cards in a photograph album. The woman is Scottish, and she is photographed by Wohlgemuth & Company. The studio was located in Glasgow, Scotland. The studio operated between 1887 and 1914. However, a photography journal reported that Benjamin Wohlgemuth was elected to the Glasgow Photographic Association in 1879. The reverse of the image has a penciled inscription that includes a name and address. The name is difficult to decipher, but it is something close to Prince H. France. The address is 22 Short Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales. This cabinet card portrait is in good condition (see scans).

This cabinet card is available for purchase at The History Peddler for $55.00 or Best Offer.   

Interested collectors may view the listing here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/236151071219

Published in: on December 10, 2025 at 12:01 pm  Leave a Comment  
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TWO WOMEN, TWO DAUGHTERS, AND THREE WILD HATS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Two young woman and two children pose for their portrait at the studio of Nicklas & Co. in Chicago, Illinois. The women and oldest child are wearing very complicated decorative hats. One woman is holding a fan on her lap and the oldest child is holding a basket of flowers. Wild hats were clearly the rage during the time of this photograph.  SOLD

Published in: on November 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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VICTORIAN BEAUTY ASKS “DO YOU THINK I’M SEXY?” IN GREAT YARMOUTH, ENGLAND

VICTORIAN BEAUTY ASKS “DO YOU THINK I’M SEXY?” : GREAT YARMOUTH : CABINET CARD - Picture 2 of 3

A Victorian beauty poses for her portrait in Great Yarmouth, England. She certainly has chosen a provocative pose. The young woman may be a stage actress or dancer. She is not helping the stereotypical  image of female stage performers who were viewed by much of the public as equivalent to prostitutes.  This  risqué  (for the era) image was photographed by Tilley Brothers studio. The photographers were successors to Boughton and Sons. Great Yarmouth is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It has been a seaside resort since 1760.  SOLD

Published in: on November 9, 2025 at 12:01 pm  Leave a Comment  
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PRETTY WOMAN IN DES MOINES, IOWA

A pretty woman poses for her cabinet card portrait in Des Moines, Iowa. The photographer is named James; his first name is unknown.  The young woman is wearing a scalloped lace collar and a serious expression.  SOLD

Published in: on October 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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PORTRAIT OF A BOSTON BEAUTY : WALTER CHICKERING : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card portrait features a portrait of a pretty woman dressed in black. Possibly, she is wearing a mourning dress. She is wearing smooth black leather gloves and holding her purse. The young lady appears to have had trouble looking at the camera. She seems unfocused and is staring blankly away from the camera. This posed portrait would not make great advertising for the photographer who took this photograph. The studio that produced this image was operated by  Walter E. Chickering, who was located in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Chickering was a well-known Boston photographer and some of his images can be viewed by clicking on the category “Photographer: Chickering, W.”. Please note that a second photographer, who shared the name Chickering, was also a well known Boston photographer. His full name was Elmer Chickering.  SOLD

Published in: on September 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm  Comments (2)  
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WOMAN AND A BIG BOW : ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card is an image of a young woman with a very large bow on her collar. She has short hair or it is pulled back behind her head. The photographer is Kellogg of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. SOLD

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DOE EYED BEAUTY IN LACE (BROOKLYN, NEW YORK; 1895)

A doe eyed beauty in lace poses for her portrait at the studio of Edward Carey Dana in Brooklyn, New York. The studio was located at the intersection of Fulton and Bond Street. Dana also owned a studio in Pittsburgh. To learn more about the photographer, click on cabinet card gallery’s category, “Photographer: Dana”. This photograph is dated 1895. No identifying information is available concerning the pretty young woman who is the subject of this photograph.   SOLD

Published in: on August 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm  Comments (1)  
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STARLET POSES IN SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

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HUMMEL 1This cabinet card features a profile portrait of a pretty young woman. She is wearing a five point star pin on her collar. The woman is unidentified, but her initials (E. J. H.) are on the reverse of the photograph. The photographer is Hummel and his studio was located in Santa Ana, California. The photographer is likely the same individual who was partnered with Conaway in the Conaway & Hummel photographic studio, also located in Santa Ana. Research uncovered no further information about Mr. Hummel.  SOLD

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A PRETTY WOMAN WEARS A FEATHER IN NEW YORK CITY

A pretty woman wears a feather and a hair comb in her hair , as she sits for her portrait at the studio of Hargrave in New York City. The young woman is very stylishly dressed. Hargrave Portraits was located at 68 West 23rd Street. To view other photographs by Hargrave, click on the category “Photographer: Hargrave”.  SOLD

Published in: on August 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN WITH A BEAUTIFUL SMILE

It is reported that actress, Marilyn Monroe, once stated that “A smile is the best makeup any girl can wear.”. The pretty woman seen in this vintage photograph must subscribe to Monroe’s philosophy. The bright eyed woman pictured in this image is wearing a fur collared coat, a ring, and a wide bracelet. Her hair is styled accentuating her lovely curls. The photo is a former resident of an album (see reverse of image) and likely dates back to the 1940’s. SOLD

Published in: on August 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm  Leave a Comment  
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