This Cabinet Card features Sylvester Hoag posing for his portrait. Sylvester is looking quite cool in his overcoat and derby hat. Note the chain from his pocket watch. He has the appearance of a man waiting for something or someone. He has a nice moustache. If he lived today, I bet he would be called Sly Hoag. This photograph comes from his sister’s Hoag family album. His sister lived in Palmyra, New York. The photographer of the cabinet card is Pomeroy of Rochester, New York.
SYLVESTER HOAG LOOKS COOL IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
A LONG HAIRED BOY AND HIS WOODEN SPOKED TRICYCLE IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
This Cabinet card is an image of a cute long and curly haired boy posing with his tricycle. The tricycle is very clear in this image. The boy is posing in front of a backdrop of a rural farm scene. The young lad is well dressed and is holding an interesting hat. The hat has a style that is similar to a modern day horseback riding helmet. The photographer is Shane of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WOMAN WITH A BANJO ON HER KNEE IN BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND
This Cabinet Card portrait captures a woman posing with a banjo on her knee at a photographers studio in Sparkbrook, England. Ok, so the banjo is not quite on her knee. Is this woman a musician or entertainer of note? Unfortunately, there is no identifying information on the reverse of this photograph, so her identity remains a mystery. Sparkbrook is an inner city area of Birmingham, England. The photographer is Woodcock.
PROUD MOM AND CUTE BABY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Young mother and her adorable baby pose for their portrait at the studio of William Neidhardt in Chicago, Illinois.
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN MOURNING DRESS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
This Cabinet Card is a portrait of Mrs. Brena Fantleroy who resided on P Street in Washington D.C. She appears to be wearing a mourning dress as well as a very serious expression. Note her veil, jewelry and small purse. The photographer is F. T. Castle of Washington D.C.
CUTE LITTLE GIRL IN CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS (FROM PACH BROTHERS STUDIO)
This adorable little girl poses for her portrait at the studio of Pach Brothers in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Pach Brothers was a famous New York City photographic studio located on Broadway and many celebrities had their photographs made at that location. The founder of the studio was Gustavus Pach who died in 1904. His two brothers who were his partners were Oscar (predeceased Gustavus) and Gotthelf. The studio was so successful that it opened branches in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To view other photographs by this studio, click on the category “Photographer: Pach Bros”.
ATTRACTIVE COUPLE WEDS IN CLARINDA, IOWA
Alvin Eugene Leighton and Samaria Cecilia McFarland pose for their wedding portrait in the studio of O. H. Park in Clarinda, Iowa. Note the dark wedding dress. Perhaps someone can leave a comment explaining why dark wedding dresses were sometimes worn during this period in history. The Photo-beacon, a book published in 1897, considered Park to be just a mediocre portrait photographer. This cabinet card is interesting because of the appearance of the subjects and is certainly not a wonderfully posed photograph. The photographer set up the pose in such a way that the groom appears to be missing the lower part of his arm and the groom seems to be afraid to get to close to the bride. To view other photographs by Park, click on the category “Photographer: Park”.
THREE ABERCROMBIE KIDS IN THE 1880’S
Three very fashionable kids pose for their portrait in the late 1800’s. These are the Abercrombie & Fitch kids of their time. These children dress with flair. Note the little boys jumbo bow tie as well as the children’s boots. The photographer is Bonney & Wallace of South Bend, Indiana.
ELDERLY COUPLE IN ADAMS, NEW YORK
An older couple pose for this photograph. They are likely wearing their best clothing. Looks like they may even be holding hands. Bravo, the spark in the relationship may still be there. Note the jewelry and the gentleman’s great beard. The photographer is G. Ralph Huested of Adams, New York.
ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL IN LANCASTER, WISCONSIN
This “cutie pie” little girl is posing for her portrait at the Longdon studio in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She has engaging eyes and note her large lace collar and her stylish and unusual hat.
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