CABINET PHOTO – POLICEMAN–GLOUCESTER MASS C.1880. Outstanding image of a policeman from Gloucester, Massachusetts. His badge appears to say “SPECIAL POLICE, GLOUCESTER.” I’m not sure what the “Special” denotes. I can’t quite make out the badge on his hat. A very human portrait of this old fellow in his humble uniform. Nice watch fob and chain. Photographer: Adams, 192 Main St., Gloucester, Mass. Size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition of...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - LARGE -DRY GOODS STORE. C.1910. This is a really nice image showing men's clothing on the right, women’s on the left. You can really see the men’s hats, shoes, ties, collars,etc. … along with the women's shirt waists, hats, large rolls of ribbons etc. There are 2 American Flags hanging above the aisles, plus 2 women sales clerks and 3 men clerks. A very neat, well stocked store. The photograph itself is...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - STATIONERY STORE C.1900. Great original photo of a stationery store chock full of paper, pads and pens. Nice old brass cash register. "Esterbrook's Steel Pens" advertising sign. The print is in very nice condition (better than it appears in the scans) and is mounted on original gray/green mat board. Board shows a little wear with some edge chips and dents and a few stains, but photo has been protected....
 

CABINET PHOTO – LOVEY, LULU, SARA & PEARL C.1880’s. A real charmer. The names are as a great as the photograph. “Lovey 9 years. Lulu 7 years. Sara 6 years. Pearl 3 years.” This is a simple, but beautifully done montage. Photographer: Polensky, 1167 Milwaukee Ave. Chicago. Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition is excellent. Image is clear and sharp. Card mount only shows some modest wear on top right corner. Obviously well protected...
 

CABINET PHOTO – A HOMESPUN BOY & HIS DOG. Compelling image of a boy and his dog. The boy is wearing a large jacket and looks like a fine young man. His dog is sitting calmly on a chair next to him, though the dog is clearly focused on someone off camera.

Size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. No photographer ID. At bottom of mount is a handwritten name, Hiram Stevens. Image quality is excellent and card mount has minimal wear. Obviously kept in...
 

CABINET PHOTO – 7TH CAVALRY SOLDIER – 1880’s Nice image of a cavalry trooper, probably in 1880-90 era, almost certainly from Fort Riley, home of the 7th Cavalry. The 7th Cavalry rode from Fort Riley to the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

Photographer: Pennell Photo, Junction City, Kansas. Size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2.

Condition is excellent...just some modest foxing. Obviously was well protected in an album.

 

CABINET PHOTO – DRUMMER IN UNIFORM - UNUSUAL An interesting image of a drummer in uniform posing casually in the studio with his drum at his feet and the sticks in his hand. He is even wearing the drum strap. No hat visibile. Probably about 1900. Photographer: Vogt’s Studio, Lesterville & Menno, S.D. Size 3.5" x 5.25". Condition is very good. Image is slightly faded and there are a few modestly discolored areas on the...
 

CABINET PHOTO - PROF. & FLORENCE J. BINDLEY. Great theatrical publicity photo from 1890's that shows a scene "IN THEIR MUSICAL SKETCH, THE VILLAGE PRIMA DONNA - OR - THE ENGLISHMAN ABROAD." Terrific props and costumes. Love the socks. Size 4.5 x 6.5. Very good condition.

SALE: ORIG $75 NOW $45
 

CABINET PHOTO – CHILD JOCKEY-MISSISSIPPI Wonderful image of a cute little boy wearing a riding helmet and holding a riding crop.
Photographer: A.W. Hills, Summit, Miss. Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition of card and image are excellent. Hardly shows any wear at all. Must have been protected in an album.

 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - LARGE - WEDDING PARTY. C.1890's.
Fascinating scene of the wedding party posing in front of what looks to be a factory building where many of them likely worked. This is a wonderful glimpse of their world.

7.5" x 9.5" print mounted on a simple, embossed mat board that is approx. 12" x 15". Mat has some wear on edges, but the image is excellent with just one scratch in the brick area.
 

Miniature Cabinet Photos - Little Girl Front & Back. What a delightful find. This is a matched pair of little mounted photographs. Each measures 1 5/8" x 3 1/8". These are smaller than CDVs. The little blond girl in her denim overalls is adorable.

We would estimate these as late 1800's to early 1900's. They may be novelty photos made at a fair. Condition is near mint.
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO – GIANT REDWOODS BY CARRIAGE. Wonderful late 19th century photograph of well-heeled tourists visiting the giant redwoods. This is a large 6" x 8" photograph mounted to an 8" x 10" mounting board. No photographer ID. Condition is superb. It has hardly been touched.
 

Cabinet Photo – Train Wreck 1880’S - Hyde Park, MASS. Few things captivated late 19th century America like a good train wreck. This one is near Boston. It is still fresh judging by all the crowds gathered even during the winter with snow on the ground.

Photographer imprint on back: W. H. Barritt, Photographer, Hyde Park, Mass.

Size: 5 1/4 x 8 1/2. Larger than standard.

Condition is excellent with just very modest soiling...
 

ANTIQUE BRASS FRAME & PHOTOGRAPH - MID-1800'S. This is a gem of a frame with what looks like its original accompanying photograph still inside. It is sturdy brass with beautiful detailing all around. The detailed area on the front and on the clasp is reddish brass with an almost copper appearance, but I'm pretty sure it is brass.

The heavy clasp on top is firmly attached and moves well. The back is solid brass and once had a...
 

CABINET PHOTO – BROOKS FARM, COUPLE, DOG Nifty image of a substantial farmhouse in the late 19th century. The owner and his wife and dog are out in front by the gate. Peering out the window in what was probably the parlor is another man and woman. The house has a very pretty cupola on top. On the back is written “Residence of Frank Brooks, Halsey Valley, NY.” This is between Corning and Binghamton. Size is 4 1/4 x 5 1/4. No...
 

CABINET PHOTO – BOYS PLAYING STREET HOCKEY C.1910. Here’s a captivating image of a group of kids in their street hockey "uniforms," posing in a face off. The leg and knee pads worn by the boy on the right are amazing. They could be borrowed from his baseball gear, but not sure. This must have been a very exciting event for these boys.

Looks to date from around 1910. No photographer ID. Size: image 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"...
 

CABINET PHOTO – 1880 STORES-TAILOR-FURNITURE Excellent view of a thriving 4-story commercial block in the 1880’s. Great look at the signage, awnings, merchandise and the employees of the businesses. There is the Boston Clothing Company, a furniture store that looks like Charles Shikarick, and a Merchant Tailor. Big sign over 2nd floor windows says “Furniture, Bedding & Co. Not sure where this was taken, but with the Boston reference,...
 

CABINET PHOTO – 4 GREAT PHOTOS of FARM FAMILY 1800's. Terrific set of four images of a late 19th century farm. All are identical size with identical card mounts. One image appears to be husband and wife on their wagon. Another is the wife on the porch with her son. Another is the husband holding his two plow horses. The last is the two horses in harness with either the husband or a farm hand. It is wonderful to find a matched set like this...
 

CABINET PHOTO – MUSICIAN & HARP GUITAR C.1890. I am not a guitar expert. Some quick search engine research turned up several harp guitars that looked similar, so I am assuming this is one, too. This fine image gives an excellent look at the guitar itself, as well as its proud owner. Photograper: Jurgens, St. Paul, Minn. Size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition of both the image and card near mint. This was obviously well protected in an...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO – GIANT REDWOOD DRIVE THROUGH. Wonderful late 19th century photograph of a carriage driving through a giant redwood. This is a large 6" x 8" photograph mounted to an 8" x 10" mounting board. No photographer ID. Condition is superb. It has hardly been touched.
 

CABINET PHOTO – COUPLE-BOOK-HAMMOCK-ARBOR Delightfully Victorian image. C.1890's. Captivating, artistic cabinet photo of a woman lounging in a hammock next to a man seated in chair. He is holding an open book. His straw hat sits at his feet. They are both sheltered under an arbor with the leaves providing a pretty border at the top of the photograph. Photographer: A.W. Mason, Artist, Toronto. Size 4.25” x 6.5”. Card mount has...
 

CABINET PHOTO - ENGLISH JUDGE C.1880-90 Extremely fine and rare image of a 19th century English judge. Appears to have been taken in his chambers because the background looks like law books. Lighting is also different than studio lighting. There is a name written under the photo, but we can't make it out. W. C. Tully or Sully perhaps. Photographer: London Stereoscopic Co. 106 x 108 Regent Street, W. "Photographers to the...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO – WEST VIRGINIA ROCK CLIMBERS. Nice sepia photo taken near Martinsburg, West Virginia, probably 1890’s.
Size: 5 1/4" x 8". (full mat is 10" x 12"). Photographer is handwritten on back as A. F. Smith of Martinsburg. Condition is excellent. Image is virtually untouched. Mat shows age, but is intact.

 

CABINET PHOTO – ELSIE COCHRANE MILKS COW. This is an unusual little cabinet photo of a women identified as Elsie Cochrane milking her cow. No location given. The way she is dressed makes it look like she has simply stepped outside to get some fresh cream for her tea. Size: including mount 3 7/8 x 5. The photo itself is 2 x 3 3/4. Image is in excellent condition. Card mount is excellent with just very slight soiling.

SALE...
 

Little Guy with Dog Pull Toy C.1880's - Great This is a classic. Adorable little boy posing on a couch with his super little dog pull toy, complete with wheels. This type of toy is quite rare today and highly sought after by collectors. Photographer: Hartley, 309 Madison, Chicago. Size: 4 1/4" x 6 1/2". Condition is excellent with minimal wear. It was most likely kept protected in an album.

SALE... ORIG $85 ... NOW $65
 

CABINET PHOTO - HUCK FINN & FATHER It just has to be them. What a great father and son photo from around 1880. Great outfits and hats. The little boy is as proud as can be about having his picture taken with his father. No photographer identification. Condition is very good with just modest soiling. Image is nice and sharp.
 

CABINET PHOTO - GENTLEMAN IN BLACKFACE WITH GIRL. In a room setting no less. This is an unusual image to say the least. C.1890’s. Note the wonderful surrounding details... the man’s umbrella, the unusual vase on the table, the prints on the wall, the bottle and other assorted vintage accessories. Perhaps a backstage photo from a play or maybe a photo from a costume party.

The photograph measures 3.75" x 4.5" and it is on a...
 

CABINET PHOTO –CHAUNCEY OLCOTT-MAVOURNEEN. C.1890. A fine image of Chauncey Olcott, famous actor, singer and song writer from the turn of the century. This card is labeled "Mavourneen." Olcott wrote the words to "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." He also wrote both the words and music to "My Wild Irish Rose."

Photographer: Donovan, New York. Size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition of both the image and card...
 

CABINET PHOTO – WITCH OF THE WEST TWIN Remember in the Wizard of Oz when the mean lady (Margaret Hamilton) took Toto on her bicycle? Well… this girl could be her twin. This is a superb image. Great contrast and very sharp. Extremely high quality painted backdrop. Excellent side lighting. And a deluxe bicycle. Look at that hat and her little bow tie. Doesn’t get much better.

Photographer: Raudall, New Haven, Conn. ...
 

CABINET PHOTO – CADET IN UNIFORM 1880’s This is an extra tall cabinet card of a fine looking cadet in his uniform. He is holding his cap in his hand. Can’t see detail on the hat or buttons to identify the institution. Could be West Point. Photographer: Bachrach & Bros, Baltimore. Size 4” x 8”. Condition is excellent with hardly any wear. Just slight fading. Must have been kept in an album or frame.
 

CABINET PHOTO – CADET AT SING SING, NY Handsome image of what appears to be a cadet, possibly from West Point which is not that far from Sing Sing in New York state. His hat has a military badge but I can’t quite make it out. Photographer: Vanderbilt, Sing-Sing, N.Y. Size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition is near mint. Obviously was well protected in an album.

SALE PRICE $45
WAS $65
 

CABINET PHOTO – 1890’S TENNIS PLAYER. Superb tennis border of netting, crossed racquets and balls. This athletic young man was obviously a tennis player. Photographer ID: R. F. Ogden & Sons, Albany NY, Pittsfield Mass, Holyoke, Mass. Size: 4 1/4" x 6 1/2". Condition is excellent with just very minor corner wear bottom left. Looks like it was probably kept in an album.

SALE: ORIG $85 NOW $70
 

CABINET PHOTO – SUPER EARLY ADVERTISING C.1900. This is a really unusual piece. The two young men look like they are having some fun with the camera, but hard to figure out the event. They are holding a homemade sign that appears to say, "By The Sad Sea Waves." In the background is part of a butcher’s sign that is "…RICK BROS, CHOICE MEATS." Perhaps "Broderick Bros." The huge umbrella was printed on...
 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - LAWN BOWLING IN ENGLAND. C.1900. Rare, early sports "action" shot from the pre-sweatsuit era. Lawn bowling is still an institution in England. Size 3" x 4". Photographer: unknown. Unmounted. Excellent condition.
 

CABINET PHOTO – PARLOR BIRTHDAY WITH GRAMPS. Only the Victorians could have turned a big event like grandpa’s birthday into a stiff-as-a-board photo memory. But what a fantastic Victorian parlor, overrun with patterned wallpaper, carpet, pillows and swags. Lots of family photographs on the piano and walls. And then there is grandpa’s birthday cake with about 900 candles! The topper, though, is the off-in-space looks of all the...
 

CABINET PHOTO – BEACH FUN - FULLY CLOTHED C.1910. A great look at a Victorian beach moment. Don’t you wonder what they were thinking. Mom and dad don’t look particularly lighthearted, but maybe the little girl is having some fun, though we hope she doesn’t get her shoes wet. We wonder what the photographer was wearing.

Photographer: Stober, Borkum, Kohlers Strandhotel. A Google search shows that Borkum is in Germany and is...
 

CABINET PHOTO – LOVELY LAZY RIVER by MOMSEN. Beautiful scene of a lazy river. Along the right bank of the river is a man and further down is a grazing horse. I blew this section up a lot and you can see the fine detail in the photograph. Photographer is identified as Momsen. I don’t know where this was taken, but I’d like to go there to relax. Size: image 4 7/8" x 6 3/4" (full mount 7" x 9"). Condition is excellent...
 

CABINET PHOTO – RR ENGINEER & ENGINE C.1890. This is a wonderfully gritty image of a late 19th century railroad engineer. He has obviously just paused for a moment from his duties, because he is clearly in his soiled work clothes. His hand is moving slightly as if he is anxious to get back to his familiar world. The his watch chain shows well. Photographer ID is an imprint on back: Ben Biscombe, No. 69 South Poplar St.,...
 

CABINET PHOTO – 1880’s BROOM GIRLS - A+ CLICK IMAGE TO SEE ENTIRE PHOTOGRAPH. Extraoridinary image of what looks like a brigade of maids posing in formation with their brooms stacked at arms. They are all wearing fancy maid uniforms. Several are holding feather dusters. Photographer: Bilbrough, Dubuque (Iowa). Size is 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. The image is in very good condition. Edges of the card show some wear, but not bad. Great piece.
 

CABINET PHOTO – PRINCESS TINY – 21” TALL This little lady is one of several little women who attained celebrity status in the 19th century. In this image, she is 18 years old, weighs 15 pounds and stands 21” tall. Photographer: Wendt, Photo Artist, Boonton, N.J. Size: 4.25” x 6.5” Condition of card and image are excellent. Very modest edge wear and a slight sepia tone. There is a tiny white letter “A” in bottom left area of image. ...