Tonights photograph is from the Liberty Bell album and features a soft faced middle aged woman. She has her hair carefully combed close to her head. Her dress looks to be from a wool or silk and features a high neckline, many gathers on the bodice and puffed sleeves. The style is from near the …
This unidentified couple from sat for Robert L. Henderson of Bellaire, OH. My mother tells me that the city is pronounced “Buh-lair” by locals. I found a book entitled Centennial History of Belmont County, OH, published in 1901, which referenced Mr Henderson. He was born in Bellaire, in 1869 to father Robert and mother …
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 cabinet card has an interesting masking. I have seen similar masking and decorative imprinting in my collection. See below: Rosalia Rudd Colter Fancy Mount from Sistersville, WV Irene Shoemaker Monroe I might have one more that hasn’t been scanned yet. I suppose I ought to create a new category for this. In my research, …
I have previously commented that people sometimes have faces that can step out of one era and fit right into another. This particular boy in no exception to that idea. He has a nice average face, nothing drastic or unusual. He is handsome in an unassuming way. The photograph was made in the 19th century, …
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