This cabinet card portrait features a photograph of adorable triplets. However, it is possible that these are three images of the same child. I see differences between the three children’s faces and hair. What are your thoughts? This photograph was taken by the Hugo Schwichtenberg studio located in Pomona, California. Schwichtenberg (1867-1938) was American born but of German heritage. After about eight years of working as a travelling photographer up and down the Pacific coast, he came to Pomona in 1893 and established his studio. He experience much success in his business there. It is interesting to note that Schwichtenberg’s interest in photography began when he was young. At age twelve, he constructed a wet plate camera. He gained his photography knowledge from self study. His father was not a photographer but was instead a member of the ministry. SOLD
A uniformed soldier sits against a fence and he is holding two adorable lambs on his lap. This is a study in contrast. A military warrior represents battle and lethality, while the young lambs represent peace and calm. Before anyone gets “up in arms”, I want to state that I know that soldiers can represent peace and protection. Note the soldier’s high boots. They appear to be for weather protection rather than for long marches. SOLD
This vintage photograph features a military woman in uniform. She is from a European nation and it’s my hypotheses that she is from Russia. Her branch of service is not identified. There is an inscription on the reverse of the photograph but I can not decipher it. The inscription indicates that the photograph was taken in 1947, two years after the end of World War II. Hopefully, a Cabinet Card Gallery visitor will be able to provide a translation. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard captures the scene of a man sharing an intimate moment with a pretty blonde woman sitting on a motor scooter. The photographer appears to have caught the man in a lustful moment. I doubt the man is giving tips about motorcycle care and maintenance. I find it unusual that the woman would be riding a motorcycle while wearing a long dress. Finding information to identify the manufacturer of this motorcycle was difficult. I discovered that a company named “Tomos” manufactured a bike whose name included the word “Galeb”. Note that a nameplate on the front of the bike says “Galeb”. Tomos manufactured motorcycles from their factory based in Koper, Slovenia. They still provide various products to their Eastern European market. The language printed on this postcard is from Slovenia. It appears that the photographer was Z. Mirkovic and the publisher was ZK. The postcard is part of a series (no. 2881). This photo postcard measures about 5 5/8″ x 4″ and is in very good condition (see scans).
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