This CDV dated to the 1860s looks like a photograph of a painting or other type of illustration. That was popular for photographers to generate income in addition to their stock in trade. Photographs of famous figures, such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, could be purchased at the same studio where an individual might …
I found this CdV in an antique shop recently, and it was labeled “Girl, circa 1890s.” Having a bit of experience with photos and clothing from the 19th century, I knew this to be incorrect. And so, I bought it. First, the silhouette of the dress is a very classic 1860s style – dropped …
This is a CdV, edged in brown and with a plain back. The lady bears a bit of a resemblance to Ruth Ann McGuire, shown in a previous post, but I’m not completely certain. This photo appears to date to about the 1880s. This brings us to the end of the 19th century photographs in …
Here’s a wiggly Rudd, McGinnis, Colter or related child. The back of the CdV originally identified the child, but unfortunately someone cut the photo to fit into something and only the top swirls and peaks of an M and maybe an L remain. The baby boy was photographed in the Photographic Parlors in the Downey Block, …
This image of an infant is undated, unidentified and does not even have photographer’s information. I can tell it is from the mid 1860s, but that is about it. Sometimes it is fun to make up a life story for one of the unnamed photo subjects. For instance, this child turned out to be a …
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