Archive for the Category Antique Photography

 
 

1889 Photo~Firemen,RAPID CITY HOOK & LADDER RUNNING TEAM

Unusual CDV Pose of a Chicago Thief

Very unusual pose for a cdv photograph.
A  man identified on the back as:
  Frank Williams Alias Jere Mason    Chicago Thief.
“Po? in NO       1869

 

Uncle Sam & Mother Mary

Love the juxtaposition of the two.

Men Just Wanna Have Fun

This is such a fun photo and the photographer caught the flying man at the perfect moment.
Appears that the men are in the military.

CDV photo of a Loved Pet Dog

Throughout history it is evident that many pet dogs have always been considered a part of the family. I find many early photographs of the family dog, cat, and even a parrot here & there.
This cdv is one of my favorites.  

Tintype Portraits of Interesting Looking Boys

    The look on each of these young boys is priceless!

$15.00 ea.                     

 

Tintype of a young Black Boy

Millie Owens,”Queen of Long Hair”