STAGE ACTOR: FREDERIC ROBINSON

Fredric Robinson (1832-1912) is featured in this cabinet card by Falk, of New York City, New York. Robinson was an English theatrical performer who played York, Liverpool, and finally had his debut in London in 1851. In 1865 he was engaged by Lester Wallack to perform in America. He played Boston between 1868 and 1870. He later played in many of the major cities in the United States, including New York, San Francisco and Chicago. Robinson was an avid fisherman and he was known to travel with fishing tackle that was worth more than a thousand dollars.  The photographer of this cabinet card, Falk, was a celebrated photographer of celebrities. To see other photographs by Falk in the Cabinet Card Gallery; click on the category “Photographer: Falk”.

Published in: on October 24, 2010 at 12:01 am  Leave a Comment  
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THE BOYS IN THE BAND: TWO TUBA PLAYERS IN GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA

This cabinet card features two uniformed band members and their instruments, which according to my limited musical knowledge, are tubas. Note that the instruments have the written music  attached via musical symbol clips. Hopefully, a visitor to this site can leave a comment explaining the significance of the design of the clips. The musicians are handsome men and appear very serious as they pose for their portrait. The pin on the band members cap has the letters “DCB”. The meaning of this abbreviation is unknown. The photographic studio that produced this image was W. F. Kilborn of Grand Island, Nebraska.

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Published in: on October 23, 2010 at 8:20 am  Comments (3)  
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BABY IN AN ORNATE CARRIAGE IN WAUKON, IOWA

Baby Isabella sits up and peers out of her ornate baby carriage. She has a terrific smile. The photographer is Robert I Steele (1861-1945) of Waukon, Iowa. His obituary, in the Waukon Democrat, indicates that he was born in Pennsylvania and his family settled on a farm in Waukon in 1864. He began working as a photographer as a young man. In 1902, he sold his studio to Bert Hewitt, who worked as his assistant for the previous two years.

Published in: on October 18, 2010 at 12:01 am  Leave a Comment  
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MAGICALLY BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL IN BABYLON, NEW YORK

This cabinet card captures the charisma and beauty of a little girl. The photographer is G.A. Flach, of Babylon, Long Island, New York.

Published in: on October 16, 2010 at 12:01 am  Leave a Comment  
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TURN OF THE CENTURY COUNTRY DOCTOR IN WAUKON, IOWA

This cabinet card features an older man carrying what appears to be a doctors bag. He is dressed as if he is preparing to make a winter house call to check the status of one of his patients. The doctor is wearing a buffalo coat and a fur cap. He is holding a scarf and a pair of gloves. He has a pocket watch that he probably uses to take the pulse of his patients. It must have been difficult to be a doctor in a rural area for many reasons; including having to travel great distances to visit ill patients in all kinds of weather. At least he didn’t have to deal with managed care. The Huffman and Barnard Studio produced this terrific image. Perrin Cuppy Huffman (1833-1894) was a photographer in Frankville, Iowa from 1862-1864; and than worked in Waukon, Iowa from 1865 until 1896. He was of German ancestry, born in Ohio, and settled in Iowa in 1853. His son Laton Alton Huffman became one of Montana’s foremost photographers. At times he worked with partners. His first partner was his wife, Christina Huffman.  He later was associated with the the partner listed on this cabinet card, Barnard. They were partnered between 1882-1894.

Published in: on October 14, 2010 at 12:01 am  Comments (2)  
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SOMBER FAMILY IN RINTELN, GERMANY

This family portrait was photographed by Fritz Jungcurt, in Rinteln, Germany. All of the members of this family are very well dressed and also wear very serious facial expressions. They look like they’ve gathered together for an austere occasion.

Published in: on October 10, 2010 at 12:01 am  Leave a Comment  
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CHILD ACTOR IN LONDON, ENGLAND (LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY)

A young actor, in costume, poses for this cabinet card photographed by Ernest Pearce. Pearce’s studio was located at 46 Stamfield Hill, in London, England. The reverse of the card indicates that the photograph was taken in 1897. The child is dressed in the finery that was popular during the “Little Lord Fauntleroy” era. The bottom of the cabinet card has pencil writing that states “Rough Proof”. It appears that this card may have been one of many different images that were produced of this young actor.

Published in: on October 9, 2010 at 12:01 am  Comments (3)  
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HUNTER/TRAPPER DRESSED IN WINTER GEAR (NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA)

This photograph features a hunter/trapper who is well armed for his expedition. He has a rifle and is wearing a knife on his belt. He is wearing winter gear which includes a jacket, cap, and snow shoes. This image was found in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is likely that the pictured outdoorsman is French, and that the studio was located in Nova Scotia.  SOLD

Published in: on October 8, 2010 at 12:01 am  Comments (1)  
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HANDSOME GUY IN NEW YORK CITY NEEDS A COMB

This cabinet card features a well dressed and good looking man photographed in New York City, by the Reichmann & Co. studio. A quick comb would improve this gentleman’s hair immensely; and the photographer must not have noticed or cared about hair styling. The man is identified on the reverse of the card as J. E. Risly and the inscription discloses that the photograph was taken in 1888. J. E. Risly is listed in the New York City Directory (1912) as living at 14 EAst 28th Street. To view other photographs by Reichmann, click on the category “Photographer: Reichmann”.

Published in: on October 7, 2010 at 12:01 am  Leave a Comment  
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FATHER AND DAUGHTER PORTRAIT IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

This cabinet card captures a fabulous image of a father and daughter. The photographer is Urlin, of the Monmouth Art Gallery, in Columbus, Ohio. Both father and daughter look co0l and relaxed as they pose for the camera. They are nicely dressed and are wearing broad brimmed hats. The young girl is wearing a ring and a brooch and the father has a pocket watch. The cabinet card itself is of deluxe design. The card is deeply embossed and padded to give it a 3D appearance. The name of the photographer has a gold gild background. The reverse of the cabinet card has an inscription stating, “Will and Alice Crew, McConnelsville, Ohio”. Perhaps father and daughter were visiting Columbus from their home in McConnelsville; when they decided to sit for their portrait. The photographer is George C. Urlin. He was born in Canada and was an active photographer from 1875 or earlier until 1887. During 1888 and 1889 he worked in Cleveland, Ohio. He resumed his photography career in Columbus in 1889. During his tenure as a photographer, he received numerous medals from various Ohio State Fairs. To see other photographs by Urlin, click on Cabinet Card Gallery’s category “Photographer: Urlin”.

Published in: on October 6, 2010 at 12:01 am  Comments (3)  
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