This cabinet card captures a fashionable young woman, who judging by her expression, knows that she looks great. Note the striped bodice. Also notice her small waist, courtesy of a corset. In addition, the rings of hair on her forehead are quite unusual, but not particularly attractive. . The woman is pretty, but “its the dress” that makes this cabinet card notable. The photographer of this image is either David Baily, or his son Elmer Baily. Their studio was located in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. To view other photographs by the Bailys, and to learn more about them, click on the category “Photographer: Baily”.
FASHIONABLE WOMAN IN TAMAQUA, PENNSYLVANIA
PRETTY WOMAN IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN
A pretty woman poses for her portrait at the studio of A. J. Diehl and Co. in Detroit, Michigan. This partial profile pose accentuates the womans beautiful and large eyes. Diehl’s studio was located at 35 to 39 Monroe Avenue, in Detroit. This portrait was taken some time between 1885 and 1887.Diehl appears to be a journeyman photographer. He moved from one Detroit photograph studio to another at a rapid pace. He was the “Larry Brown” of photography. If you are not a basketball fan, an explanatory note is necessary. Mr Brown is a much travelled basketball coach. Diehl began his career as an operator in 1876. In 1882 he was a partner in Bracey, Diehl and Co.. In 1885 he operated A. J. Diehl & Co. In 1887, he was a partner in Diehl & Sharpsteen. In 1890 he was a partner in Diehl and Ladd & Co. In 1891, he was a partner in Angell & Diehl. After this short partnership, he had many other photography jobs through 1923. Perhaps Mr Diehl was a difficult person. Did he have an anger problem? Did he have a substance abuse problem? The reason for his unstable work history is unknown, but he likely had some kind of significant pathology that interfered with his work.
SHE’S BEAUTIFUL, EDUCATED AND POPULAR: YOUNG WOMAN HAS IT ALL IN SAN FRANCISCO
This cabinet card features a very pretty young woman posing for her portrait as a remembrance of an accomplishment, possibly a graduation. She is holding a rolled up paper that may be a diploma. She is surrounded by baskets of flowers. These floral tributes are from a number of admirers; she apparently was quite popular. The young woman is wearing a medal which may indicate that she excelled in some areas of her education. This woman has it all; beauty, brains, and popularity. The photographer who produced this image is Rieman whose studio was located in San Francisco, California. To view other photographs by Rieman, click on Cabinet Card Gallery’s category “Photographer: Rieman”.
FASHION STATEMENT IN SAN FRANCISCO: STYLISH WOMAN AND HER BEAUTIFUL DRESS
This cabinet card is an image of a middle aged woman posing for her studio portrait. She is wearing a beautiful dress. The woman is probably quite wealthy to be able to afford to dress in such fine fashion. She is also well adorned in jewelry. Note her three strand necklace, her earrings, and her large ring. The photographer of this image is the studio of Edouart & Cobb, located at No. 504 Kearny Street, in San Francisco, California. To view other photographs by these photographers, and to learn some of their background information, click on cabinet card gallery’s category “Photographer: Edouart & Cobb.
PRETTY WOMAN IN BRUNSWICK, MAINE
A pretty woman poses for her portrait at the studio of A. O. Reed at his studio in Brunswick, Maine. The young woman is wearing a pin at her collar and earrings. Note her styled short hair and her flowery blouse. To view other photographs by Reed, click on the category “Photographer: Reed”.
PRETTY LADY WITH EXCELLENT FASHION SENSE IN WEST HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY
This pretty West Hoboken lady dressed cool, before cool was invented. She clearly mastered the layered look, and the combination of textures composing her outfit, is phenomenal. Her very busy, but interesting hat, also adds to her “look”. This woman knew how to put herself together and likely was well aware that she had this talent. She is posed for this photograph in a studio faux park like setting which includes a live plant. The photographer is Charles A. Henkel. His studio was located in West Hoboken, New Jersey, from 1893 through at least 1900. An advertisement in the Photographic Times (1884) indicates that Henkel previously had a studio in Jersey City Heights, New Jersey.
PRETTY WOMAN WITH COILED HAIR IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN
This cabinet card features a portrait of an attractive young woman. The side view that the photographer chose to capture, provides a view of her very well styled hair. The photographer is Taylor, of Detroit, Michigan. His gallery was called the Grand Central Gallery and was located at 41 & 43 Monroe Avenue.
SOMEWHAT ATTRACTIVE YOUNG WOMAN IN BANGOR, MAINE
This cabinet cad features a somewhat attractive young lady posing at a photographic studio, in Bangor, Maine. The profile image reveals an interesting hairstyle that includes braids. The photographer was George Lausil.
PRETTY AND VIVACIOUS YOUNG WOMAN WITH UNUSUAL HAIRSTYLE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
This cabinet card features an attractive young woman with a great smile. She gives the appearance of someone very vivacious. She is beautifully dressed and her hair is very long and worn in a style that can best be described as a “hair pile”. One wonders how much time it would take her to dry her hair after bathing. Were hair dryers available to this pretty long tressed lady? Most readers will be surprised to learn that this portrait was likely taken after the invention of the hair dryer. Hair dryers were invented in 1890 by Alexandre Goldefroy. He drew his inspiration from vacuum cleaners. Goldefroy owned a hair salon in France; and his patrons sat under the hair dryer. Hand held hair dryers were invented in the 1920’s. The photographer of this image is Kozmata Ferencz (1846-1902), located in Budapest, Hungary. To view other photographs by Ferencz, a celebrated Hungarian photographer, click on the category “Photographer: Ferencz”.
PRETTTY WOMAN IN PHILIPPOPOLI, BULGARIA
A pretty and beautifully dressed woman poses for her portrait at the studio of Cavra, located in Philippopoli (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. The street address of the studio was Grand Rue De Chemin De Fer. The woman is wearing a wonderful hat and earrings. A piece of jewelry on her collar features a portrait of an attractive woman. The subject of this photograph is wearing a glove on her right hand and she is holding a second glove in her left hand. Note that she is holding a walking stick with her gloved hand. To view other photographs by Cavra, and to learn more about Philippopoli, click on the category “Photographer: Cavra”.
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