This Cabinet Card is a portrait of a very beautiful young woman photographed by Alfred Edward Rinehart in Denver, Colorado. She is wearing a necklace and earrings and her hair style is meticulously done and the style appears unusual for photographed women of this time period. Perhaps she is an actress or was part of Denver’s high society. Rinehart’s studio was located on one of Denver’s oldest and most historic blocks (Larimer Street). Rinehart was a pioneer photographer who came to Denver from Lafayette, Indiana in 1874. He was the city’s leading photographer during the mining boom and photographed many of the early Denver pioneers. His subjects included Kit Carson and Mountain Man Jim Baker. Rinehart died at age 63 in 1915.
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN PHOTOGRAPHED BY PIONEER PHOTOGRAPHER IN DENVER, COLORADO
PORTRAIT OF YOUNG WOMAN IN INDIA
This Cabinet card is a portrait of a young woman, in fine fashion, posing for photographer Thomas A. Rust in India. She is holding something in her hands but the object is unclear. Research reveals that Thomas Alfred Rust was one of the most well known early photographers in India. One source states he was active in Allahabad and Mussoorie between 1900s and 1920’s. Another reference states he was active in India and Asia between 1880 and circa 1889. It would be fascinating to know why this woman was in India and what she was experiencing at the time of this photograph.
YOUNG WOMAN AT HER CONFIRMATION IN VALPARAISO, INDIANA
This cabinet card appears to be an image of a young woman celebrating her confirmation. Note the flower arrangements, the woman’s gown, and the cabinet card photograph on the table. There is also a card on the table with something handwritten on it. Unfortunately, I can not read the writing. The studio of J. M. Harkless of Valparaiso, Indiana is the photographer of this cabinet card.
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.
YOUNG AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN IN DETROIT (POSSIBLY A SEAMSTRESS)
This terrific Cabinet Card is an image of a attractive young African-American woman posing for her photograph in the studio of Marratt in Detroit, Michigan. The Photographic Times (1884) states that Marratt was one of the principal photographic artists in Detroit. Note the scissors in the woman’s collar. The scissors suggest that she may be a seamstress.
A WOMAN WITH SERIOUS HAIR IN VERMONT
The woman pictured in this Cabinet Card has unusually long hair. Her hairstyle is quite unique and I bet she had to get up very early in the morning to groom herself for the day. The photographer of this image is N. H. Chapman of Cambridge, Vermont.
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS
This attractive woman is posing for her portrait at the photographic studio of Caldwell, in Brockton. The most likely location of Brockton is in the state of Massachusetts. Note the detail of the woman’s dress and the pretty pin on her collar.
PRETTY WOMAN AT THE WINDOW
This Cabinet Card is quite unusual. A pretty woman is posed outside a curtained window peering into a room. She is wearing a corsage and a fancy hat. The window is clearly put in the photograph after the picture was taken. The woman appears pensive and has a very interesting and attractive face. The photographer is Friend of Port Chester, New York.
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.
Fashionable Ladies on Broadway (Sarony)
These wonderful Cabinet cards are of very fashionable women photographed by the celebrated Sarony studio located on Broadway in New York City. These “Imperial Portraits” offer very clear and detailed images. Note the ladies stylish jewelry.
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