Attractive Woman in Holyoke, Massachusetts

holyoke-womanThis very attractive woman is posing for her portrait at the studio of W. B. Miles of Holyoke, Massachusetts. She is dressed impeccably and her hair has clearly been styled for this photograph. T view other photographs by W. B. Miles, click on the category “Photographer: W. B. Miles”.

Published in: on March 5, 2009 at 2:20 am  Leave a Comment  
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Young Dark Haired Beauty in Abingdon, Virginia

abingdon-womanThis stunning woman has the beauty seen in many actresses of  the turn of the century. She is photographed by Wertz of Abingdon, Virginia. Abingdon is west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the early part of the 20th century Abingdon was very involved with the lumbering industry. In 1910, the towns population was 1,757 people.

Published in: on March 3, 2009 at 12:08 am  Leave a Comment  
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Young Woman with Bad Jewelry in Buffalo, New York

charmThis young woman is  wearing a necklace with a charm portrait of another young woman. The necklace and charm appear to have been added after the photograph was taken. The photographer is Ryerse of Buffalo, New York. In my opinion, the photographer earns high marks for creativity but poor marks for artistry. To view other photographs by Ryerse, click on the category “Photographer: Ryerse”.

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Fashionable Woman in San Francisco

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This Cabinet card by Rieman & Co. of San Francisco captures the image of a fashionable young woman in San Francisco, California. Rieman’s studio was in San Francisco in 1882 and he was partners with Forrest Chadbourne. Rieman opened a new studio in 1886 so it is clear that this photograph was taken between 1882 and 1886. To view other photographs by Rieman & Co., click on cabinet card gallery’s category “Photographer: Rieman”.

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Beautiful Woman Reading in Wittenberg, Wisconsin

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This Cabinet card presents a crisp image of an attractive woman reading in a sitting room. She is reading a large picture book and dressed very fashionably. The photographer is C. A. Spicer of Wittenberg, Wisconsin. Wittenberg is in north central Wisconsin and wzs founded in 1879 by Reverend E. J. Homme.

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Young Black Woman in Saratoga Springs, New York

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This attractive young African American woman poses for her portrait at the studio of N. G. Brown in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Two Armenian Women in Georgia (1910)

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This Cabinet Portrait is an image of two Armenian women photographed in Georgia in 1910. Writing on the reverse of the card indicates that the women are named Mara and Jenia.

Published in: on January 8, 2009 at 2:23 am  Leave a Comment  
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Intriguing Woman in Vienna

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The subject of this cabinet card has a very intriguing appearance. She is young, attractive and mysterious. The reverse of the Cabinet card presents even more to ponder. Glued to the back of this Cabinet card is a vintage photograph of a Black family. Are the photos related or is there another explanation? I believe that this Cabinet card comes from the studio of R Krziwanek of Vienna, Austria. I am not sure of my translation,  so any help in identifying the photographer and studio location would be appreciated.

Published in: on December 19, 2008 at 3:22 pm  Comments (1)  
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Black Woman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Edith S. Miles poses in this photograph at the Original Fowler Studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “Compliments of Edith S. Miles” is written on the reverse of the card. She is beautifully dressed and her hair has been nicely styled for her day at the photographer.

“Be Good and You Will Be Lonesome”: Lovely Woman in London

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This Cabinet card presents a bit of a mystery.  This lovely woman is posing at a studio in London. The name of the studio is difficult to make out but it appears to be Huggins Sisters.  The reverse of the card offers further intrigue. Written in pen on the back of the card is the following, “Be good and you will be lonesome”. The quote is signed “Glennie Kirkpatrick” but since her first name is written somewhat illegibly, I am not certain about my accuracy of “Glennie”.  Interestingly, the quote originally is attributable to American writer, Mark Twain. If anyone has information that can help shed some more light about the story of this Cabinet card, please leave a comment.

Published in: on December 16, 2008 at 2:26 pm  Comments (1)  
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