Is it just me, or does this look like our previous subject in the post entitled VanDyke Number Two? The photo mount is interesting, with a marbled look. Unfortunately there is no photographer information present. But just look, he has the same mouth, his cheeks are filled out a little, his mustache has grown.
Returning to the Red Velvet Album we feature a CdV of a young girl showing off her long, beautiful hair. It is tied with a ribbon and draped over her right shoulder. A woman’s hair was definitely a point of pride in the 19th century! She also has a lovely bar pin at her throat. …
The CdV above shows a pretty young lady with quite a few flourishes to her ensemble. First, she has her hair styled in some type of chignon with a fancy comb or peineta visible that would have been lovely when seen from behind her. Then she also has a fabric bow on the very top …
Here is a second VanDyke CdV from the Red Velvet Album. The pair were placed side by side in the album. Considering the identical treatment of the photographic mount, it is a safe guess this fellow and the serene beauty were married. His suit and necktie are nondescript but he has nice hair and a …
Recently a site reader suggested I take a look at an ebay auction for a cabinet card described as a wedding portrait. Of course I had to look, and you know me, I had to have it. Lucky me, I won the auction and for this week’s Sepia Saturday we’ll be looking at it. Someone …
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