This carte de visite portrait of an attractive family includes two men, one woman, one child, and the family’s pet dog. The dog appears to be a poodle or perhaps part poodle. This photograph was taken by Ernst Gopel (1862-1919). He operated a studio in Aalborg, Denmark between 1895 and 1919. (SOLD)
This carte de visite presents an elegant and mysterious woman from the late 19th century, captured in a striking, staged portrait. She gazes directly at the camera with an enigmatic expression, her dark eyes hinting at amusement or perhaps secrecy. Her face is partially obscured by a beautifully detailed folding fan, adorned with delicate flowers, which she holds just below her nose, adding an air of flirtation and intrigue. The fan’s design suggests an appreciation for fine accessories, possibly hinting at a woman of refined taste or theatrical flair. Her hair is voluminous and curly, styled in a way that suggests fashion-forward sensibilities for the time. A decorative flower adorns her locks, further enhancing her romantic and dramatic appearance. She is dressed in a richly textured, dark garment, possibly velvet or lace, with intricate embellishments. A beaded bracelet encircles her wrist, another indication of elegance. This portrait seems to capture not just an image but a persona—perhaps that of an actress, performer, or a woman who enjoyed playing with identity and allure. Her playful concealment behind the fan suggests confidence, charm, and perhaps a bit of mischief. SOLD
This is a beautiful antique carte de visite (CDV) photograph featuring a young woman dressed in elegant Victorian attire, dating from the 1870s to early 1880s. Her high-collared dress showcases intricate details, likely made of silk or a similar luxurious fabric, adorned with ornate embellishments. She is wearing layered jewelry, including a prominent cameo necklace, chains, and a possible pendant, highlighting her refined sense of style. The subject’s hairstyle, with tightly curled bangs and a carefully styled updo, is indicative of Victorian fashion trends during this period. Her expression is calm and composed, as was customary for formal portraiture in the 19th century. This photograph was taken at the Carlisle studio, in York, Pennsylvania. This photo has gold beveled edges. SOLD
This carte de visite photograph features a young woman posing for her portrait at the studio of Christensen & Morange. The studio was located in Amagertorv, Copenhagen, Denmark. Amagertov is the most central square in central Copenhagen. SOLD
This carte de visite photograph features a lovely little girl wearing unusual attire. I would guess that her dress is indicative of a specific ethnic group. I do not know what ethnicity that might be. The detailed stitching on her dress is pretty. Note the striped accessory (scarf?) on the side of her dress, as well as her feathered headband. Her ringlet curls are adorable. This cdv was taken at the R. A. Lord studio in New York City. He operated his studio in the 1860’s. He photographed civil war soldiers and civil war era citizens during the conflict. A couple of his photographs are in the collection of California’s J. Paul Getty Museum. SOLD
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Violet Cameron (1862-1919), was an English stage star. She was the niece of burlesque legend Lydia Thompson. Cameron began her stage career as a child in 1871. She played several child roles at the Drury Lane Pantomime theatre. As an adult, she played many prominent roles in the most important English theatres. In 1886 she came to America and played in “The Commodore” and “Kenilworth”. In 1893 she had great success in the stage play “Morocco Bound”. She was involved in several scandalous love affairs during her stage career.
Cabinet Card 1 is a product of Elliot & Fry, a prominent London photography studio.
Cabinet Card 2 was produced at the studio of W & D Downey in London, England.
Cabinet Card 3 is also by Downey. She looks lovely in her ruffly dress and her plunging neckline (relative to the cabinet card era) highlights her necklace. The reverse of the cabinet card has the stamp of Charles Ritzmann of New York City indicating that it was once owned by the esteemed purveyor of theatrical photographs.
Cabinet Card 4 also comes from the Downey studio. Cameron appears to be wearing a wedding dress in this cabinet card portrait.
The reverse of Carte de Visite 1 has an advertisement for Taunus Mineral Water. The natural sparkling water came from Springs located near Frankfurt, Germany. Miss Cameron’s portrait for this carte de visite was taken by the celebrated Walery studio in London, England.
This rare Carte de Visite portrait features Dr. Henry Sanborn Flint. He was a prominent figure in Providence, Rhode Island, during the late 19th century. Initially, he and his brother Ezra H. Flint established Flint & Co. in 1864, focusing on furniture and housewares. By 1876, Henry had transitioned into medicine, becoming a physician and taking over the production of Old Dr. Warren’s Herb & Root Bitters, which he rebranded as Dr. H.S. Flint & Co. Quaker Bitters. Dr. Flint’s Quaker Bitters was marketed as a comprehensive remedy for various ailments, including digestive issues, liver complaints, and general debility. This product was like snake oil. The bitters were advertise on the reverse of the card as having such great medical power that “the thousand ills that afflict the human family yield readily to this great medical discovery”. The product’s packaging often featured a Quaker figure, symbolizing purity and trustworthiness. SOLD
This carte de visite portrait features a well-dressed and distinguished looking gentleman posing for his portrait at the Crosby studio in Lewiston, Maine. He has piercing eyes and a wiry beard and mustache. The photographer of this image is A B Crosby (1836-1879). Crosby worked alone during his career but he was also involved in two partnerships. He had a brief partnership with George W Barnes in Topsham, Maine. He also was in business in Lewiston with C W Curtis. Both of these business relationships occurred in the 1870’s. The earliest record I could find of Crosby working as a photographer was in an 1864 Lewiston business directory. Crosby’s life was cut short when he succumbed to brain disease at the age of 43. He was married at the time of his death. I have seen a number of Crosby’s photographs and it is clear that he was a talented lensman. SOLD
This carte de visite portrait features a handsome well dressed man with a wonderful beard and mustache. The cdv photograph was taken by celebrity photographer Napoleon Sarony. He operated a photo studio in the Union Square area of New York City. He was a famous photographer and was considered very talented and quite eccentric. SOLD
The little girl featured in this cartes de visite is adorable. She is nicely dressed in a navy style dress. She is standing on a chair and holding a watering can in one hand and a teddy bear in the other hand. She is posed next to a ball and other toys. Note the girl’s hair bows as well as the bows on her shoes. The photographer of the child’s portrait was Charles Guignet. He operated a studio in Lausanne, Switzerland. The city is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. There is a French town across the lake. Lausanne is about 38 miles northeast of Geneva. This CDV measures about 2.5x 4 inches. SOLD
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