This is another anonymous CdV from the 1860s. Not only do the characteristics of the presentation card tell us that, but also the girl’s hair (center part) and dress. This is a fairly standard gathered front dress with a busy pattern that won’t show wear or dirt. She is not wearing gloves, but her hat …
This is a Civil War era CdV of a rather dashing gent. The curly hair, the General Custer style facial hair, the tie, vest and coat combination, all display that this fellow cut a rather romantic image. I don’t know where he is from as there is no photographer’s information, but I can imagine the …
This lovely cabinet card is from the C. Murray Album. After the great disappointment of Flora Moses’ passing, I needed to take a moment before getting back to the album. You may not recognize her at first, but this mother is the bride in this wedding photo. The way I figured this out was by …
This CdV is of a tweenaged girl with a lovely wide lace-edged collar. I’d date this photo to about 1885, but it’s just a guess. There’s no photographer information on the back of the card. Her hair is pretty obviously curly as you can see the waves in it, even though it’s pulled away from …
This image is a carte de visite or CdV. The girl pictured has a lovely round face and an uncertain expression on her face, and she looks an awful lot like my own 3-year-old daughter. I’d guess this child is a little bit younger because she still has so much baby fat in her face. …
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