Cabinet Photo – Kaiser Wilhelm II’s sons 1887 - RARE. A rare image in beautiful condition. It shows two of the Kaiser’s young sons in 1887 as they pose in a studio boat that bears the name of the royal family, Hohenzollern. Kronprinz Wilhelm, age 5, mans the oar as Prinz Eitel-Friedrich, age 4, looks on. (Both helped lead the German Army in WWI). There is some ink notation on the back that has the birth and death dates.

Photographer:...
 

CABINET PHOTO - AMAZING HOUSEWARES PARTY C.1900. CLICK THE IMAGE TO SEE THE ENTIRE PHOTO. This is an extraordinary photograph of what appears to be the turn of the century equivalent of a Tupperware party. The women are all holding different household wares and are all in a festive mood. There are two men in the photo. The charming young guy is in the middle of all the ladies, while an older man is off to the side.

The array of items is...
 

CABINET PHOTO – TOWN BAND – GREAT FACES What a rich cast of characters in this town band in Victorian England. C.1900. Love their instruments proudly stacked like rifles in front. Most of the men are wearing the same caps. Classic mustaches. Cigars. Walking sticks. They are in a field outside their town which can be seen in the background. Size: 5 x 7. Image condition is excellent. Card mount is also very good with just modest...
 

CABINET PHOTO – BABY AND HIDDEN MOTHER. Here’s one of those funny images of the mother hiding under a throw, so she can hold the baby, but not be in the photograph. Photographer ID: Carp. D. Eaton, Allen Mich. Size: 4 1/4" x 6 1/2". Condition is excellent. Looks like it was kept protected in an album.
 

Cabinet Photo - Little Lord Roberts – 22” tall – 13 lbs

A nice example of this type of photo. Clear image. Good props. Good studio background. C.1900. No photographer ID.

Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2

Condition: Excellent. The only thing to note is the presence of two tiny pieces of paper residue stuck to the image on the right near the bottom.

 

ANTIQUE PHOTO - STUDIO STRIP – CUTE GIRL - PARASOL. This is a great little strip because it is more than just changes in expression. The girl also changes her outfit to include a bonnet and a parasol. Great curls. Size 3 1/2 x 6 3/4. No photographer ID. Condition excellent with just a few spots on the mat, not the photo.

 

CABINET PHOTO – BUNDLED UP KIDS AND SLED C.1880. As clearly shown by this great image, mothers have always over bundled their kids… even for a studio photograph! The poor little guy on the left looks like he is about to pass out. Fantastic fur outfit on the little guy and gorgeous fur trim on the older child. These kids clearly came from a wealthy family. Nifty little sled, too. Photographer: J. H. Brown, Port Hope. It doesn’t...
 

Cabinet Photo – Twins in Wicker Stroller Delightful image of two identical twins. I suspect that the image was made by combining two different shots. The soft vertical line is in the plate, not the print. I think the best shot of the twin on the left was combined with the best view of the twin on the left. Photographer: McElhose, Dodgeville, Wis. Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition is near mint with just a minor stain on “Wis.” ...
 

CABINET PHOTO – ALICE CUSHMAN AND CONN –1879. Charming image identified on both front and back. Pencil notation on the outside of the album page that still holds the photo... “Alice Cushman and Conn at Elm Cottage, Windham, Connecticut.” On the back of the actual cabinet card itself, the ink notation says, “Elm Cottage, Windham, Connecticut, October 1879. Conn and I.” The initials A.C. are at bottom left on back.

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CABINET PHOTO – LITTLE SOLDIER WITH TOY RIFLE A very interesting little junior cabinet card showing a beautifully dressed boy standing at attention with his realistic toy rifle at his side. He is wearing a great little suit and has a plumed hat. This is a small cabinet card measuring 3.5” x 5.2”. Photographer: Melendy & Packard, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Both the image and card mount are in beautiful condition. It looks like this cabinet...
 

CABINET PHOTO – GIRL IN “FIELD” OF DAISIES C.1880’s. This field of daisies looks pretty darn real. It is most likely a carefully rigged studio photo with fake, but convincing, daisies. Really well done. Size 4.25” x 6.5”. Photographer: Chas. F. Lee, No. 35 West Broad St, Elyria, Ohio. Condition is excellent overall. Very slight fading and soiling. A really charming piece.
 

CABINET PHOTO - LITTLE BO PEEPS Must be the finalists in the Little Bo Peep Pageant of 1888! Girl on right disqualified for moving. 4 x 6 cabinet photo in excellent condition. Done by Parisian Photo Studio. Rochester, NY.

SALE PRICE $50
WAS $65
 

Cabinet Photo – Bicycle-powered float – San Diego 1894.

Very interesting and detailed event photo of the Cabrillo Day parade in 1894. The miniature clipper ship is powered by two men on bicycles (or one two-person bike). To the right of the ship is an awning for Ingersoll’s Ice Cream. In the distance is a sign for Llewelyn’s Shoe Store.

There are several handwritten notations along the outer edge of the photo. One says...
 

CABINET PHOTO – Senator ROSCOE CONKLING. Roscoe Conkling, of New York, was among the country’s most powerful politicians after the Civil War. He was a Congressman from 1859-1863 and again from 1865—1867. He was also a U.S. Senator from 1867—81.

This cabinet photo was given out as a promotional tool, ostensibly for the Baking Powder Company. It is also likely that, because Conkling controlled the Republican political machine...
 

CABINET PHOTO - CARD GAME IN PROGRESS C.1890’s. Great “action” shot of four guys playing cards. Coat over chair back. Straw hat tossed on the floor. Looks like they have little stem glasses of whiskey. The photograph measures 3.75” x 4.5” and it is on a mat that measures 5.25” x 5.25". The embossed mat has some moderate corner wear, but the photo itself is in excellent condition. No creases, tears and just slight fading. This is a...
 

CABINET PHOTO - MULTIPLE POSES – BOY ON TELEPHONE. C.1900. This is a delightful series of 5 poses. The boy has great curls and a big hat. One pose uses a mirror. One even has him on a very early telephone. You can see the bells, mouthpiece and the handset which he is holding. Written on back: “Taken when Alois was four years old in the summer.” Photographer: Dolk’s Novelty Studio, East Market and Circle, Indianapolis. Size: full card 5 x...
 

CABINET PHOTO – Christmas Poem surrounded by Kids! This is a wonderfully unique piece from the 1890’s. Charming Christmas cabinet photo with small images of 4 different children around the poem in the middle. I believe this was done as a family card by dropping in the children’s photos taken by the photographer. The little girl at bottom left is holding a doll.

Photographer: Ann H. Pierce, Springville, N.Y. Size 4.25" x 6.5". ...
 

CABINET PHOTO – VICTORIAN SOCIETY IN PARK A fine image of a classic moment in English society at the turn of the century. Elegantly dressed men and women strolling the grounds of what looks to be a park. Parasols and top hats at every turn. It is identified on the back with a note that says “The Mayor of South Shields (J. Rhawson) Garden Party, August 1901.” This is not a posed photo. Possibly taken by an event photographer who...
 

CABINET PHOTO –FISH CART PULLED BY OLD DOLL. A delightful occupational image from the 1880-90 period. It’s a rural fish monger in his cart. In pencil on the back it says, "Old doll pulling fish cart, grandpa driving." Neat looking cart. In the close up you can see grandpa is holding what looks like a horn. He likely used the horn to announce his presence to customers as he drove along. He’s smoking a pipe, too. Nice clear...
 

CABINET PHOTO – OLD DRUMMER BOY Intriguing shot of an older man playing a snare drum next to a lake in Vermont. Probably about 1890 or so, so he could possibly have been a drummer boy in the Civil War, which was about 35 years previous to the photo. The image is nice and sharp. Size 4.25" x 6.5". Photographer: Kingsley, Bristol, Vermont. Both the image and card mount are in excellent condition. There are some tiny...
 

CABINET PHOTO – CHIEF ENGINEER - ALTOONA. Great looking man with walrus mustache. I don’t know if he is a railroad man or a fire chief or something else. His cap badge says "CHIEF ENGINEER." He’s wearing a medal, but can’t quite make out what it says. The right side of the medal looks like a CA-N.. maybe CAPN for Captain. Photographer ID: M.C.P. G., Cor. 11th St. & Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA. Size: 4 1/4" x 6...
 

CABINET PHOTO - Wonderful Farmhouse Cottage C.1880. This is a classic storybook image of a post-Civil War cottage with the family out in front. Looks like three generations. Nice detailed image. You can see vegetables growing and a handmade picket fence. The photo is mounted on a decorative card.

No photographer ID. Size: Photo is 6 1/4" x 8 1/2". Card mount is 8" x 10 3/8". Condition is excellent with just some moderate...
 

Cabinet Photo... Army Officer from Indian Wars. N.H.

Fine cabinet photo of a uniformed U.S. Army officer (Captain?) from approximately the 1870-80's period. Great look at his epaulets which are huge. We tried to get a view of the buttons, but they don't show up with enough detail.

Photographer: Etter, Somersworth, N.H.

Size 4 1/4 x 6 1/2.

Condition is excellent overall with slight fading which can be noted...
 

Cabinet Photo – A boy. A dog. A ball. Delightful image Charming outdoor image. Great expression on the very old canine pal.
Dates from 1880s.

Photographer: Short’s Studio, 9 East Strand, Rondout, N.Y.

Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2

Condition: Good. It has moderate wear overall which you can see in the scans. Much of it is outside the image. There is what looks like a slight reflection on his cheek, but it appears to be something...
 

Cabinet Photo – Artist & Landscape Painting Terrific occupational image of a young artist with a work of art "in progress." Great pose with his palette. The landscape painting on the easel looks to be finished. Interesting studio backdrop and a very furry carpet. Photographer: Holden & Webster, North Adams, Mass. Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition is excellent. Minimal wear. One very modest stain on mount below photo. Edges...
 

CABINET PHOTO - Huge Barn, Firewood, Workmen - RR. We believe this is a barn next to a train station with the huge mountain of firewood for the steam engines. Looks to date from the 1880's. Great detail in the image. We have included many closeups.

No photographer ID. Size: Photo is 4 3/4" x 8 1/2". Card mount is 6 3/4" x 9 3/4". Condition is very good. The image is sharp and has modest sepia apperance. The card...
 

CABINET PHOTO-BUGLER IN UNIFORM - C.1880’s We think this is a military cadet. He is wearing a nice wool uniform complete with the stripe on the pants. Photographer: Thomas, Columbia, Mo. Size 4.25" x 6.5". Image is nice and clear with only very slight yellowing. Card has almost no wear. Change of pace military piece.

 

CABINET PHOTO – 1880’s GRANNIES KNITTING Great image of two older ladies seated side by side in a parlor with their knitting. Lacy curtains behind them diffuse the light. You can really see the experienced, crooked hands of the lady on the left. Photographer: Edgar Draper, Central City, Nebr. Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2. Condition is excellent. There is some moderate age discoloration, but this cabinet photo looks like it was well...
 

CABINET PHOTO – BOY IN STUDIO SNOWSTORM. What a great early special effects image. Superb photo of a young boy wearing a fanciful "snowsuit" in the middle of a blizzard in the photo studio. C.1900. Written neatly in pencil on back: "A Snow Man By Raymond P. Brown." Photographer imprint: Browning, 167 1/2 First Street, Portland, OR.

Size: 5 1/4" x 7 1/4". Condition is excellent. Looks like was...
 

CABINET PHOTO – SPECIAL EFFECT – SAME MAN IN CIRCLE.
This delightful novelty photograph shows the same man in a circle with himself. The photographers who did these effects were ingenious. No computers, no sophisticated equipment.

Photographer: DeWitt, Scranton, PA. This effect was a feature of this photographer as noted on the back: "Our latest novelty is five positions taken on the same card all at one...
 

Cabinet Photo – The princess of Presque Isle, Maine. C.1890. This is a genuine charmer. Wonderful outfit. Cute expression. Even the backdrop is nice. Must be spring in Presque Isle!

Photographer: Davis, Presque Isle, ME.

Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2

Condition: Excellent. Very little wear. Slight fading

 

CABINET PHOTO – 3 FRIENDS WITH THEIR 3 CATS. This delightful image has two nicely dressed young men and a pretty girl sitting on the steps of a Victorian house. Each of them has a cat in their lap. They are obviously having fun. Just behind them is a beautiful Victorian screen door with fancy woodwork.

Size: including mount 5 1/4 x 6 1/4.
The photo itself is 3 3/4 x 4 3/4.

Condition of photo and mount are...
 

Cabinet Photo – Mrs. Shelton of Niles Michigan – superb
Not at all a typical protrait. This is an artfully composed work of art of a prosperous young women identified in pencil on the back as Mrs. Shelton, 1881. Her clothing is magnificent. The background is elegant. Her positioning to the left and the use of white space beautifully accentuates her fashionable curves.

Photographer: E. B. Ives, Portraits, 22 Main Street, Niles,...
 

CABINET PHOTO –SET OF 6 AWESOME PARADE C.1898 Here’s a real find. Six wonderful cabinet cards of a small town parade that looks like a 4th of July celebration. Because one of the floats looks like a battleship from the Spanish-American War, I suspect the year is 1898. The outfits on the people fit this period.

The floats are fantastic! One is the battleship with a big tall funnel. Admiral Dewey had just won the Battle of...
 

CABINET PHOTO –ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER A note on the back says this is an Argyll and Sutherland Highlander with a studio sword. This is a famous Scottish regiment that has been involved since 1794 in Great Britain’s military exploits, including the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. The sword certainly could be a studio prop, but it looks very realistic. Clear, sharp image. Size 4.25” x 6.5”. Photographer: Waddells’s Fine Arts...
 

CABINET PHOTO – YOUNG CRICKET PLAYER C.1880’s. Really nice image of a proud young Cricket player in his uniform with his bat. His crest is on the shirt and the blazer which is folded over the fence. At the foot of the fence post is his striped hat.

Photographer: G. Goodman, Margate. (England). Photographer’s advertising on back states they were established in 1858. Condition is very good. The image has almost no wear,...
 

CABINET PHOTO – TWO KIDS BOWING-SHAKING HANDS A funny shot with these two trying to look natural. At first glance it seems to be sisters, but the child on the right has very short hair, so it is possible this could have been a sister-brother image. Photographer: Bangs, located in bustling metropolis of SLEEPY EYE, MINN.