In this striking cabinet card photograph, young Anita Manson sits poised in an elegant white dress, her delicate hands clasped gently together. Her soft curls frame a face of quiet intensity, her large, expressive eyes gazing into the distance with a look that seems both wistful and contemplative. There is a serene grace in her posture, a stillness that suggests innocence yet carries an air of maturity beyond her years. This image is the work of renowned celebrity photographer José Mora, who operated a prestigious studio on Broadway in New York City during the late 19th century. Mora, having secured the exclusive rights to photograph Anita, captured her beauty in at least fifty different poses—each new image eagerly anticipated by an adoring public. It is said that she was first discovered by Napoleon Sarony, another famous photographer of the era, who was captivated by her striking appearance while she was out with her nurse. With permission, he photographed her, thus launching her into the realm of celebrity. Anita Manson was not only a celebrated child model but also an admired figure in private theatricals and entertainment circles. Her portraits, such as this one, were in such high demand that in Boston alone, over 25,000 copies were sold. Her delicate lace-trimmed gown, the rich textures of the draped fabric beside her, and the dramatic lighting of the photograph all contribute to the ethereal quality of her image. She was, as the newspapers of the time declared, a true “child beauty”—a young girl whose face enchanted a generation and whose likeness became one of the most sought-after images of its time. SOLD
The attractive woman in this cabinet card is adorned with a lace cap and lace collar. Her outfit is a bit unusual but she would look beautiful no matter what she was wearing. The photographer of this image was F. W. Guerin, and his studio was located at 627 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Guerin received a medal for his work at the World Exposition in Paris (1878) and was similarly honored at the St. Louis Worlds Fair (1904). Fitz W. Guerin (1846-1903) was an excellent photographer but he was also a hero during the American Civil War. He was a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Guerin was a private in Battery A, 1st Missouri Volunteer Light Artillery. His citation states that along with two of his comrades, he voluntarily took a position aboard the steamer, Cheeseman, in which he took charge of all the guns and ammunition. He took this role while the steamer was unmanageable and under heavy enemy fire. After the war he became an apprentice photographer and later had a successful career photographing the well-to-do citizens of St. Louis. Guerin took many wonderfully posed photographs of beautiful women; he seems to have had an eye for the ladies. This cabinet card has corner wear and a pin hole near the center of it’s top edge. Overall this cabinet card portrait is in good condition (see scans).
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This uncommon cabinet card features a photographic portrait of the 20th President of the United States, James Garfield (1831-1881). He was elected in 1880 after previously serving nine terms in the House of Representatives. Two hundred days into his Presidency, he was assassinated. He was the last log cabin President. He was very anti corruption and improved the image of the Presidency post reconstruction. He was born in Ohio and lost his father when he was two years old. He grew up and worked driving canal boat teams. He earned enough money to attend and graduate from Williams College in Massachusetts. He then went to work as a professor at Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. He was a classics professor. After a year of teaching, he was made President of the college. IN 1859 he was elected to the Ohio Senate. He was in the Republican party. During the time of secession, he proposed the seceding states be coerced back into the Union. He joined the Union side in the Civil War he led a brigade to victory over the Condederate troops at a battle at Middle Creek, Kentucky. By the time Garfield was 31, he became a Brigadier General. He was late promoted to Major General. In 1862 Garfield was elected to Congress. After serving for 18 years he became the leading Republican in the House. In 1880 he unsuccessfully supported John Sherman for the Presidential nomination. Ironically, after 36 ballots, Garfield recieved the nomination. It was a close election but Garfield defeated the Democrat, General Winfield Scott Hancock. In 1881, Garfield while at a railroad station, Garfield was assassinated by an attorney who was vengeful because he had failed to obtain a consular post from the Garfield administration. Garfield hung on to life for weeks until he finally succumbed to his wounds. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features British singer and actress, Gladys Grenville. A number of her stage appearances are credited in early British theatrical books and magazines. There is little biographical information about her life and career. She is pretty and has a great smile. The card has a 1905 postmark.This vintage postcard was published by Philco and is in overall good condition (See Scans).
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This vintage real photo postcard features performer, Miss Veglia. The title on the card indicates that she performed at the Folies Bergere, in Paris France. This actress may be Tina Veglia who was a silent film actress. One of the films that she is noted for is “The Three Musketeers” (1918).She is also listed as appearing in two Italian silent films. Interestingly, the word “Veglia”, translated from Italian to English, means “Vigil”. The portrait of Miss Veglia was hand tinted. She is wearing quite the interesting head piece. The ornate jeweled piece is crownlike and has a hodgepodge design. The message on this postcard, written in French, is captivating. A translation app translates the message as ” I suffer in silence and I do not complain. Not seeing me, you may think I’ve moved on, but despite that, I will love you always. I’m letting a little bit of hope shine through. Try to guess who is sending you this card…”. This is an extremely dramatic message. I wonder what eventually happened. Did the writer and recipient ever get together and live “happily ever after”? This photo portrait was taken by Walery at his Paris studio. He was a well known and talented celebrity photographer. The postcard was published by SIP as part of a series (no.5026). The postcard has a Belgian stamp and the care is addressed to someone in Courcelles-Pont-à-Celles, Belgium.(SOLD)
Two adorable kids pose for their cabinet card portrait at the studio of Myer, in Shell Rock, Iowa. The children are most likely siblings; possibly even twins. They are sitting on a large wicker chair. The young girl is smiling and wearing a cute striped dress. The young boy appears less happy than his sister and is wearing a white shirt with ruffles. This cabinet card portrait has some foxing and corner wear and is in fair condition.
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This vintage tobacco card features American silent and talkie film actress, Thelma Todd (1906-1935). She was also a businesswoman. Her nicknames included “The Ice Cream Blonde” and “Hot Toddy”. She appeared in about 120 feature films and shorts between 1926 and 1935. She was known for her comedienne talent. Among the performers she worked with are the Marx Brothers, Laurel & Hardy, and Buster Keaton. In 1934 she opened a restaurant in Los Angeles with two partners. In 1935 she was found dead in her Lincoln automobile. The car was in a garage and had died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Her death was ruled to be accidental but there was much speculation about whether she committed suicide or had been murdered. This cigarette card was published by Godfrey Philips Ltd. The firm was a British tobacco importer and manufacturer of cigars and Cigarettes. The business was established in 1844 and was one of the first tobacco companies to issue cigarette cards. Their first set was published in 1904. The cards were meant to stiffen cigarette packaging, to serve as a collectible, and to advertise the cigarette brand. This cigarette card was issued in 1934. SOLD
This vintage real photo postcard features a view along the waterfront of the town of Port Jefferson. The town is located in eastern Long Island, New York. The town is located on the Northshore of Long Island and was a port on Long Island Sound. The photo seen on this card, shows many sailing ships. Some of the ships are in dock while others are attached to moorings. The postcard also shows many of the buildings that comprise the town of Port Jefferson. Port Jefferson harbor is the home of “The Bridgeport (Connecticut) & Port Jefferson Ferry”. The firm was established in 1883 and the ferry was originally a steamboat. The ferry company transported passengers but also agricultural goods. One of the founders of the ferry company was entrepreneur and circus owner, P. T. Barnum. This postcard was published by A. J. Greene. The postcard was dated and postmarked in 1908. SOLD
The man in this cabinet card photograph appears to be a professional gentleman. He is wearing an overcoat and a nicely trimmed beard. He is standing next to his derby hat and has a pocket watch. Perhaps the well dressed gentleman is an attorney. Maybe its not a coincidence that the Binghamton, New York based photographer, Singhi, was located on Court Street. The reverse of the photograph has an inscription which identifies the gentleman as “Adelbert Harroun”. Research reveals that Mr. Harroun was not a lawyer but instead, he was an accountant. The 1870 census notes that Thomas Adelbert Harroun (1851-?) was the 19 year-old son of Thomas Harroun (1824-1907) and Salina King Harroun (1824-1903). His father’s occupation was listed as a “Presiding Elder” and further research found that he was a Methodist clergyman. His mother was a homemaker. Adelbert lived with his parents and two siblings in Norwich, New York. Sister Flora (age 22) was a music teacher and brother Arthur (age 11) was a student. He married his wife, Mary Winton, in 1888. The couple had two children. The 1900 census finds the 47 year old Harroun living in Dunleith, Illinois. He was living with his wife, Mary, their son N. Winton (age 10), and daughter Anna Augusta (age 9). Harroun was working as a railroad yard clerk. Further investigation revealed that daughter Anna Augusta died in 1904 in Dubuque, Illinois. The 1920 census reports that the 67 year-old Harroun was widowed and living in Waukegan Lake, Illinois with his sister Flora. He was working as an accountant. The 1930 census locates Harroun in Prineville, Oregon and living as a boarder. At 79 years of his age, he was still working (bookkeeper). The photographer of this image is Will G. Singhi. He worked in Binghamton, New York between 1872 and 1886. His albumen print “A Winter Scene” is exhibited in the online “American Museum of Photography”. Singhi had taken a photograph that appeared to capture a snowball in mid flight heading toward a newsboy who was prepared to deflect it. The museum also has on display a funny cartoon self portrait caricature that Singhi used as an advertisement. The Photographic Times and American Photographer (1883) comments on Singhi’s wonderful sense of humor. SOLD
This original black-and-white press photograph was taken by noted Cleveland photo journalist Jimmy Baynes, whose stamp appears on the reverse. Baynes was a prolific photojournalist and chronicler of Cleveland’s African American community during the mid-20th century. His work documented civic events, political gatherings, cultural programs, and the everyday lives of African Americans in Cleveland. His images today stand as a vital record of local history and are increasingly valued by collectors of press photography and African American ephemera. In this photograph, Baynes captures an intimate and historically significant moment at what appears to be a civic or organizational event. The image shows four African American subjects—an elegantly dressed woman wearing white gloves and a matching hat, a man beside her holding the hand of a young girl, and another man standing at a microphone delivering remarks. Close examination of the image reveals that two of the adults are wearing ribbons pinned to their lapels, both reading “COMMITTEE.” The man on the right, speaking into the microphone, also wears an additional ribbon with partial text visible, suggesting this was a formal banquet, conference, or community leadership meeting—possibly church-affiliated or sponsored by a civic organization. The photograph’s composition and tone suggest a moment of recognition or introduction, possibly honoring the central woman—whose dignified attire and central position imply she was a guest of distinction. The expressions of all four subjects convey a deep sense of formality and pride typical of mid-century African American community gatherings. The photo bears the distinctive stamped credit on reverse: “PHOTO BY JIMMY BAYNES”. Jimmy Baynes (1909–2004) was a pioneering African American photographer and journalist based in Cleveland, Ohio, who chronicled the city’s Black community for decades. His work documented social, political, and cultural life—from church events to visits by civil rights leaders. Baynes was known for his ability to capture the essence of African American life, culture, and entertainment from the 1950s through the 1980s. Originally a postal worker, Baynes pursued photography as a passion, ultimately founding Baynes Foto Service. His work chronicled the vibrancy of mid-century African American social life, from intimate gatherings and beauty contests to the pulsating energy of live music performances and political events. Baynes photographed some of the most iconic figures in entertainment history, including Aretha Franklin, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Mahalia Jackson, Louis Jordan, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Platters, and the Drifters. His ability to capture both candid and staged moments gave his work a lasting impact, preserving the rich history of Cleveland’s African American community. His legacy is recognized today by institutions such as the Western Reserve Historical Society, the African American Museum of Cleveland, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Museum Library and Archives in Cleveland, which houses a collection of his photographs, primarily focusing on music and entertainment. In 2010, shortly before his passing, his work was featured in the “Polaroid: Instant Joy” exhibition in Brooklyn, New York, reaffirming his role as a visual storyteller of African American life in the mid-20th century. (SOLD)
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