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”.
Attractive Woman in Holyoke, Massachusetts
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.
TWO NATIVE AMERICAN OR POSSIBLY AFRICAN AMERICAN COWBOYS
This Cabinet card pictures, what appears to be, two Native American or possibly African American cowboys wearing their cow punching clothing. The cowboy on the left is wearing a western hat, a neckerchief, and wooly chaps. I do not know what he wearing over his lower arms and wrists. The cowboy on the right has his western hat, neckerchief, and is wearing spurs on his boots. The photographer is Elliott of Marion, Iowa. Marion was established in 1839 and named after popular figure General Marion. The courthouse in Marion was the location of the recruitment of nine full companies which fought for the Union in the Civil War. The area was known as the most patriotic part of Iowa.
YOUNG GIRL WEARING TIC TAC TOE DRESS IN KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN (1890)
This little girl is posing for the photographer in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The photographer is Wood and the date on the front of the card indicates that the photograph was taken in 1890. This cute but serious little girl is wearing a dress with a tic tac toe design pattern. I think tic tacky toe is a better description but I do wonder if in the 1890’s someone besides this girl’s mother thought the dress was cute. Incidentally, the game of tic tac toe has been around for centuries. To view other photographs by Wood, click on the category “Photographer: Wood”.
Beautiful Opera Star: Emma Abbott (1850-1891)
Emma Abbott was an American opera star and impresario. She began performing as a child and was encouraged by Clara Louise Kellogg to pursue an operatic career. She studied in New York, Milan and Paris and later worked at the Royal Opera in London. In a different company, she had her contract cancelled for refusing to perform in Verdi’s La Traviata on moral grounds. She had her American debut in 1877 and in 1878 founded her own opera company which received great public tribute but did not impress many opera critics. She died suddenly at around 40 years of age from pneumonia. This cabinet card was photographed by the celebrated photographer Joses Mora.
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