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”.
HANDSOME GUY IN NEW YORK CITY NEEDS A COMB
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”.
TWO PLUMBERS IN SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
This cabinet card features two workmen, photographed by Washer, of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Both men are holding adjustable wrenches. The men may be plumbers or some other type of tradesmen. One man is wearing work clothing while the second man is wearing a neck tie. One could humorously posit that the man with the tie must be management. The photographer is likely Edward Washer, a Scranton photographer mentioned in photography journals of 1911 and 1914.
BELLE GIBBONS: A PRETTY WOMAN IN CINCINNATI, OHIO
A fashionable and attractive woman poses for her portrait at the studio of Schuster, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The reverse of the card has an inscription revealing that the young woman’s name is Belle Noville Gibbons. The photographer’s studio was located at 489 & 491 6th Street West in Cincinnati. The image is beautifully done and the photographer’s use of lighting adds to the beauty of the subject and the photograph. . The photographer is likely William Schuster, who according to photographic journals, was a leader in the photographer associations of the Cincinnati area.
EUGENIE S. LINTER: PORTRAIT OF AN ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL
This cabinet card is a portrait of a cute little girl identified as Eugenie S. Linter. The inscription indicates that she was born in 1886. This is a studio image from an unidentified photographer in an unidentified town.
A WOMAN WHO APPRECIATES JEWELRY IN BATH, MAINE
A nicely dressed woman poses for her portrait at the studio of A. Hatch in Bath, Maine. The woman appears to appreciate jewelry. She is wearing a necklace with a cross, earrings and a bracelet. She is wearing a hairband and has curly hair and bangs. The Maine Register (1891) reports that Hatch’s studio was located at 46 Front Street in the town of Bath.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM J WILLIAMS: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETERAN
This cabinet card creates a historical mystery. Is this image really a portrait of Captain William James Williams? Captain Williams was among the first African American officers to serve in a state volunteer regiment during the Spanish American War. He served in the 6th Massachusetts Infantry, Company L. This company was probably the first and possibly only African American company to be attached to a white regiment. Williams commanded Company L and was the first African American to enter the US Volunteer army with a captain’s commission. He was six feet tall. He was a product of Boston schools and was a lawyer. He joined the Massachusetts Militia in 1891. The reverse of this card is inscribed “William James Williams, Captain, Spanish American War”. A photograph of Captain Williams found from another source, has resemblance to the man in this image, but does not confirm the identity. The photographer of this image is William G. Hussey of Salem, Massachusetts. A photographic journal (1900) reported that Hussey sold his Salem studio in 1900.
SALVATION ARMY LADY IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
A serious looking woman poses for her portrait at the studio of Erickson, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is wearing the uniform of the Salvation Army.
MINIATURE FAMILY AND PUG OUT FOR A STROLL
A young boy and girl pose as if they are out for a walk with a baby doll in a carriage and a pug firmly in the girl’s arms. The young boy is clearly a forward thinker as he has taken on the “woman’s” role of pushing the carriage. He is also wearing an interesting cap with a tassel. The photograph was taken at a studio in Bourbon, Indiana. The photographer’s name is listed on the front (bottom) of the card but the name is illegible.
DAPPER MAN AND HIS THREE HUNTING DOGS IN PENDLETON, OREGON
A well dressed man poses for his photograph at the studio of a photographer named Ward, in Pendleton, Oregon. The man is wearing a derby and a pocket watch. He is holding a cane and is posing in front of a beautiful backdrop. The gentleman is accompanied in this image by three dogs. The dogs appear to be retrievers; and most likely, they are hunting dogs. (SOLD)
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