IDENTIFIED YOUNG WOMAN : BY ELMER CHICKERING : BOSTON, MA. : CABINET CARD 1884

This is an original cabinet card portrait from the noted Boston photographer Elmer Chickering. Chickering was among the city’s most prominent portrait photographers in the late 19th century, well known for photographing actors, political figures, and Boston society. The photograph captures a young woman posed in formal attire. Her hair is neatly pulled up and arranged high on her head, giving prominence to her face. She wears a dark dress with a row of ornate buttons down the bodice, along with a crisp white collar. Her expression is calm and composed, reflecting the classic, dignified portrait style of the period. The clarity and lighting emphasize her facial features against a subtly textured backdrop. The photographer’s imprint is printed in gold script across the lower border of the mount. The mount itself is in a rich, dark brown tone.On the reverse, the ornate Chickering studio back mark dominates the card, decorated with scrollwork and flourishes. In period handwriting, the sitter is identified as “Maggie McDonough”. The inscription is dated 1894.  (SOLD)

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PORTRAIT OF A BOSTON BEAUTY : WALTER CHICKERING : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card portrait features a portrait of a pretty woman dressed in black. Possibly, she is wearing a mourning dress. She is wearing smooth black leather gloves and holding her purse. The young lady appears to have had trouble looking at the camera. She seems unfocused and is staring blankly away from the camera. This posed portrait would not make great advertising for the photographer who took this photograph. The studio that produced this image was operated by  Walter E. Chickering, who was located in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Chickering was a well-known Boston photographer and some of his images can be viewed by clicking on the category “Photographer: Chickering, W.”. Please note that a second photographer, who shared the name Chickering, was also a well known Boston photographer. His full name was Elmer Chickering.  SOLD

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A PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

An attractive young woman poses for her portrait at the Gray Studio in Boston, Massachusetts. Take special note of the detail of the subject’s face. The photographer did an excellent job with lighting and posing the subject. The image portrays her skin and facial features with accuracy and clarity. Note her bright eyes and how the photograph details the young lady’s hair. George E. Gray’s (1856-?) studio was located on historic Tremont Row.  The 1900 US census lists Gray as living with his wife Minnie and his children Stanley (age 10) and Doris (age 5). He is listed as being born in Maine, although other sources report New Hampshire. The family also had a Swedish live-in woman (age 24) who was their “servant”. The census stated that George and Minnie married in 1889 and George was working as a photographer. The 1920 US census finds 64 year-old George and 50 year-old Minnie living with their son and George was still working as a photographer. In fact, Boston business directories confirm that George worked as a photographer from at least 1882 through 1931.   SOLD

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STAGE ACTRESS MARIE JANSEN IN FOUR IMAGES (1887,1888, AND 1892 PHOTOGRAPHS BY FALK)

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Marie Jansen (1857-1914) was an American actress and vocalist. She was a well known star of comic operas. She was born in Boston and her birth name was Hattie Johnson. Jansen made her theatrical debut in Boston at the Park Theatre in 1881. Her first major success occurred in 1883 with her appearance in “The Beggar Student”. In 1884 she was engaged by Charles Wyndham to create the title role in “Featherbrain” which ran in London, England. She then appeared  in the United States for several years as the leading woman in Francis Wilson’s comic opera company. In 1901, Jansen formed her own company that she took on tour. The top  image was photographed by famed celebrity photographer Falk of New York City. SOLD

Postcard 2 shows Jansen in costume for the play, “The Oolah”. “The Oolah” was a comic opera produced by the Francis Wilson Company in 1887. The music was written by Charles Le Cocq and the libretto was written by Sydney Rosenfeld.

Postcard 3 was also photographed by Falk. This cabinet card is dated 1888 and is a bit risque for that time in history. The third image of Jansen also captures her in a bit risque costume. It was photographed by  Falk in 1892 and the cabinet card was used as a premium for Newsboy tobacco products.

Postcard 4 features Jansen in costume and sitting on a wicker chair. She is holding a cane and wearing gloves. This undated photograph is also by Falk. To view other photographs by Falk, click on the Cabinet Card Gallery category “Photographer: Falk”.

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PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN : BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS : PHOTO BY NOTMAN : CABINET CARD

This cabinet card portrait features a young woman fashionably dressed. She is wearing a serious expression. The photographer of this photograph is the Notman Photo Co.. The Notman studio operated in Boston, Massachusetts. John Sloan Notman opened his studio in Boston in the year 1866. His older brother was William Notman, a very succesful Montreal photographer. William also was involved financially and administratively with the Boston studio. Notman’s Boston studio operated between 1866 and 1894. This cabinet card photograph is in very good condition (see scans).

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PORTRAIT OF A HANDSOME GENTLEMAN : BY ELMER CHICKERING : BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

This cabinet card portrait features a well dressed gentleman posing at the Elmer Chickering studio in Boston, Massachusetts. The man has a wonderful mustache and beard. He is wearing a ring. Elmer Chickering (1857-1915?) was a prestigious Boston photographer who was began his career in the city around 1884.  His obituary states that he photographed many of the leading men and women of the city, state and nation. Chickering was well known for his baseball related photographs as well as for his many celebrity portraits. This cabinet card is in good condition (see scans).

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PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN : BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS : CABINET CARD PORTRAIT

This cabinet card features a portrait of a serious looking young man with a bushy mustache. He is well dressed and well groomed. The photographer, John C. Latto, is listed as a photographer in the 1873 Boston Directory. At that time, he was partnered with George T. Rand. A publication of the South Boston Citizen’s Association (1900) mentions the “recent” death of Latto and the sale of his business to photographer, Lester Ayer. The publication also cites Latto as one of the leading photographers of Boston.  SOLD

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PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN : DAVIS & HOWARD : BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

This vintage photograph features a young woman posing for her portrait at the Davis & Howard studio in Boston, Massachusetts. Fred L. Davis and Everett E. Howard were photographers located at 352 Washington Street in Boston. Their studio was active between 1893 and 1895.The photograph measures 4.25 x 6 inches and is in good condition (see scans).

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HANDSOME FLY FISHERMAN IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS : CABINET CARD

Boston was known for a lot of things at the turn of the century, but fly fishing was probably not one of those things. Fly fishing on the Thames River wasn’t  likely a destination vacation. This photograph features a handsome gentleman who appears dressed for an adventure. He is wearing a hat with fishing lures hooked into it. He is also wearing a tie, tucked into his shirt. The gentleman was photographed by McCormick, who had a studio located in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Directory (1873) lists a John L. McCormick who operated as a photographer in Boston. The 1880 United States Census finds McCormick (age 32)living in Boston and married to Elizabeth McCormick (age 26). He is listed as a photographer. The 1900 census does not list his occupation but reports that the couple were living with their five children and an eighteen year-old female servant (nanny?). The 1910 census includes McCormick, but once again, does not list his occupation.

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PRETTY WOMAN STANDS BY PLANTS : BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS : FASHION : CABINET CARD

A pretty woman stands among some plants at the photographic studio of Patten, Perkins and Stratton in Boston, Massachusetts. The studio was located at 47 Hanover Street in Boston. The woman is wearing a pretty hat and a large bow on her blouse. She is wearing a pattern dress and a collar pin. Note the woman’s fingerless gloves. This cabinet card portrait has excellent clarity and is in good condition (see scans).

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