This Cabinet Card captures an older man and his very interesting beard. Note the chain coming from his vest which is likely attatched to his time piece. The photograph is by the New York Gallery of Reading, PennsylvaniA.
New Inductee into the Beard of the Month Club
Fashionable Ladies on Broadway (Sarony)
These wonderful Cabinet cards are of very fashionable women photographed by the celebrated Sarony studio located on Broadway in New York City. These “Imperial Portraits” offer very clear and detailed images. Note the ladies stylish jewelry.
ETHEL JACKSON (1877-1957): AMERICAN STAGE ACTRESS
Ethel Jackson (1877-1957) was an American stage actress and comic prima donna. She was the great granddaughter of the first Governor of Rhode Island. She was educated in Europe and began acting acting in London, England. She was brought to America by Charles Frohman to play the leading role in “Little Miss Nobody” in New York City. In 1914 she debuted in Vaudeville at the Orpheum in Brooklyn, New York. The photographer of this Cabinet Card is Gilbert & Bacon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To view other photographs by this studio, click on the category “Photographer: Gilbert & Bacon”.
Attractive Woman in Holyoke, Massachusetts
This very attractive woman is posing for her portrait at the studio of W. B. Miles of Holyoke, Massachusetts. She is dressed impeccably and her hair has clearly been styled for this photograph. T view other photographs by W. B. Miles, click on the category “Photographer: W. B. Miles”.
Young Dark Haired Beauty in Abingdon, Virginia
This stunning woman has the beauty seen in many actresses of the turn of the century. She is photographed by Wertz of Abingdon, Virginia. Abingdon is west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the early part of the 20th century Abingdon was very involved with the lumbering industry. In 1910, the towns population was 1,757 people.
Edith Chester (1861-1894): English Actress
This Cabinet Card photograph captures English Actress Edith Chester (1861-1894). She made her debut in America in 1885. The photograph was done by W & D Downey of London, England. This studio was renowned for celebrity photographs.
Handsome Military Man in Los Angeles, California
Cabinet Card photograph of a handsome US military man. Do the three stripes mean he is a sergeant? The image is very clear and the photographer was Blanchard of Los Angeles, California.
An Intense Family Poses for a Portrait
A family poses for their portrait at the photographic studio of Lundelius & Masterson in Port Jervis, New York. This family looks quite intense; maybe even in shock. They look like they just found out they had their entire savings invested with Bernie Madoff. Oops, wrong time period.
Stylishly Dressed African American Man in St. Louis, Missouri
This Cabinet card offers a very clear and detailed image of a young Black man who is very nicely dressed. He posed for this photograph at the studio of Genelli in St. Louis, Missouri. To learn more about this studio and to view other photographs produced by Genelli, click on the category “Photographer: Genelli”.
Adorable Boy Posing in his Winter Clothing in Newton, Massachusetts
This Cabinet Card is a photograph of an adorable young boy posing in his winter jacket and hat at a photographers studio in Newton, Massachusetts. The photographers name is a bit difficult to read but it appears to be Seaver. This wide eyed smiling child appears to be winterized and ready to take on a cold New England winter.
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