MLLE TUSINI AND LYDIA BOREL IN LA CHERCHEUSE D’ESPRIT (NADAR)

nadar11This terrific theatrical cabinet card was photographed by famed French photographer P. Nadar.  Mlle Tusini is seen with Lydia Borel in the production of La Chercheuse D’esprit. The play is a comic opera by Favart. The play premiered in 1864. The actresses are spectacularly dressed in this great image.

Published in: on May 8, 2009 at 12:59 am  Leave a Comment  
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BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS

woman-in-brockton_0002This attractive woman is posing for her portrait at the photographic studio of Caldwell, in Brockton.  The most likely location of Brockton is in the state of Massachusetts.  Note the detail of the woman’s dress and the pretty pin on her collar.

Published in: on May 7, 2009 at 12:39 am  Comments (1)  
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ANNIE EDMONDSON: THEATER ACTRESS

edmondsonThis cabinet card is an image of actress Annie Edmondson (1871-1923). She was married to Shakespeare actor Frederick Warde. The photographic studio  is famed Boston portrait artist Warren’s Portraits and the photographer was George K. Warren. To view other images by this photographer, click on the category “Photographer: Warren (George K.).

ADORABLE AND STUDIOUS LOOKING YOUNG GIRL

child-and-book_0001This cabinet card is an image of a pretty young girl in a office like setting. She has her hand on one book and another book is sitting on the desk next to her. This photograph is a unusual since most cabinet cards of children tend to use juvenile type props (ie toys). The girl in this photograph looks like she being sworn into the Supreme Court. She has a very intense and serious facial expression. This little girl is well dressed and wearing jewelry. Note her boots. The photographer of this cabinet card is unknown because the card has been clipped in order to fit into an album or frame.

Published in: on May 5, 2009 at 12:40 am  Leave a Comment  
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TWO YOUNG GYPSY GIRLS WITH TAMBOURINES IN ROMANIA

gypsy-girlsThis Cabinet Card features two sweet girls dancing and playing tambourines. They appear to be gypsies and are wearing traditional ethnic clothing. The photographer is Olga and the studio is located in Oravicza, Romania.

Published in: on May 4, 2009 at 1:45 am  Comments (1)  
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TURN OF THE CENTURY ITALIAN FAMILY POSES IN PAOLA, ITALY

family-in-italyThis cabinet card features an Italian family posing for a photographer at the turn of the century in Paola, Italy. Father and mother are seen posing with their four daughters and one son. Dad appears to be holding a cigar and the family is flanked by a flowering plant on one side and a rocking horse on the other side (next to the boy).

Published in: on May 3, 2009 at 9:39 pm  Comments (5)  
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CHILD ON ROCKING HORSE WEARING FANCY RIDING ATTIRE

boyonrockinghorsThis Cabinet Card is an image of a child posing on a rocking horse wearing beautiful riding attire. The child appears to be holding a riding crop or possibly a sword. The rocking horse in this photograph is so detailed and captures the likeness of a real horse.  They don’t make them like they use to. The photographer is unknown.

Published in: on May 1, 2009 at 11:24 pm  Leave a Comment  
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JEWISH FAMILY IN MINSK, RUSSIA

jew-family-in-minsk_0001This Cabinet card comes from the estate of a Jewish family.  The photograph is an image of a Jewish family in Minsk, Russia.  The parents and children are dressed up nicely for their visit to the photographers studio. Note the footwear and the young boy’s hat.

Published in: on April 29, 2009 at 12:33 am  Comments (5)  
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PRETTY WOMAN AT THE WINDOW

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This Cabinet Card is quite unusual. A pretty woman is posed outside a curtained window peering into a room. She is wearing a corsage and a fancy hat. The window is clearly put in the photograph after the picture was taken. The woman appears pensive and has a very interesting and attractive face. The photographer is Friend of Port Chester, New York.

Published in: on April 28, 2009 at 8:34 pm  Comments (1)  
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Fireman in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

firemanportsmouthAn intense looking  fireman poses for his cabinet card photograph in the studio of photographer E. Nickerson in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Take note that the Cabinet Card Gallery has a second cabinet card image of a fireman photographed by Nickerson. Check it out under the category of “Firemen and Policemen” or “Photographer: Nickerson”.