Artful photographic advertisement/business card CDV for D. Webster Curry, Nebraska City, Neb. A skillfully composed image shows a beautiful young girl, possibly Curry’s daughter, with a huge smile while looking at her equally adorable kitten in a basket. If handed this business card we would certainly choose this studio for our portrait! We’ve supplied a view of the back to illustrate the early modern calling card design along with the hand inscribed date, Aug 16, 1895. Curry also advertises that he is union affiliated in the left corner. You can tell this was copied from one of his original photographs for advertising purposes as his identification mark on the front of the original image is cropped. The photo is in excellent minus condition with great tones and contrast.

Opening bid: $100

Current bid: $

Killer occupational CDV of a tinsmith puting the final touches on his long cylinders. Numerous finalized products ready for market are proudly displayed in an impressive stack on the table and bundled on the ground. The image is in very good plus condition with nice tones and contrast along with a hint of wear. By W. C. Pitner, Decatur, Illinois.

Opening bid: $65

Current bid: $65

Stellar CDV of Henry Fawcett (1833-1884), political economist and member of the British parliament, by John Jabez Edwin Paisley Mayall. Fawcett was blinded at the age of 25 in a shooting accident in 1858, but continued his career as a writer and politician. In 1863, Fawcett published his Manual of Political Economy and became Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge. He made himself a recognized authority on economics and his works included The Economic Position of the British Labourer 1865 and Labour and Wages, 1884. He was finally elected a Member of Parliament for Brighton in 1865 after unsuccessful early campaigns. He held this seat until 1874, and then represented Hackney between 1874 and 1884. He was a campaigner for women's suffrage and in 1880 he was appointed Postmaster General by William Ewart Gladstone and sworn of the Privy Council. He was married to Millicent Fawcett, one of Britain's leading suffragists and the founder of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies, which played a critical role in securing the vote for women in 1918. This splendid up-close portrait shows a smiling Fawcett with dark glasses covering his eyes. It is in excellent minus condition with a slight hint of fading on the bottom left.

Opening bid: $45

Current bid: $45

 Stunning CDV of an exquisite work of art which features dancing goddesses, horses, and cherubs, along with griffins strategically placed along the bottom. This is possibly a coffer/ jewelry box that is quite impressive. The image is in very good minus condition with decent tones and contrast. The mount has been trimmed as seen. The back has a wonderful advertisement for,” Light and Art, Altobell and Co., Painter and Photographer and works of art for the Romaus railways. Photography in the garden for portraits, views, reproductions, horses and luxury carriages.”

Opening bid: $5

Current bid: $25

Breathtaking rare carbon photograph of H. W. Taunt and Co.’s floating photographic studio, Oxford, England, 1895. Henry Taunt is seen front and center at the entrance to his houseboat, which he used for river photography. A woman is sitting casually next to him and she is most likely his close friend, Fanny Miles. There is a cool tailboard camera mounted on the roof which was used as he floated down the River Thames doing his photographic research. There is an extensive history of Taunt online, but in 1856 at 14, he joined the staff of Edward Bracher, who was Oxford's first commercial photographer. In the beginning Taunt was an assistant, but by 1858 Taunt took his first photographs for Bracher. After working for other operators, he opened his own photographic business in 1868. In 1873 Taunt met Miss Fanny Miles and by 1875 she was running his newly opened shop at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. In 1889 Taunt leased Canterbury House, a detached house in Cowley Road where he built a studio and renamed the house Rivera to reflect his love of the River Thames. He closed his other shop and moved Fanny Miles there as his housekeeper. In 1893 Taunt was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He wrote a series of local guide books, illustrated with his own photographs and the New York Times considered Taunt's guides to the Thames to be "as essential as the boat for a successful journey."
The image is mounted on a book page and it is in excellent minus condition with strong tones and contrast. The photo measures 3 3/8” x 4 5/8” with the mount being 4 ¾” x 7 ¼”. It is titled “Our House on the River”. If you collect photographic studios or artists, you will want to own this one!

Opening bid: $600

Current bid: $600

Opening bid: $60

Current bid: $60

Spectacular boudoir cabinet card showing the photographic studio, Mason’s ArtGallery. There is pencil identification on the back for “McCammon, Idaho” but this gallery and the McCammon building on the right were located in Valley Falls, Kansas. There is a photo online at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_Falls,_Kansas, that shows the McCammon  building today. The Valley Falls newspaper online mentions Mason’s Art Gallery and one ad states, “Cabinets only $2.00 per dozen on Decoration Day.”
We see three men sitting on a barrel in front of the gallery with a cabinet card window display showing examples of the studio’s work on the right. A sign for Eli Evans is on the front lower portion of the building with a loaded supply wagon out front. A cool barber pole is visible in the foreground, left corner. The American Clothing House, established in 1884, occupies the lower half of the McCammon building. Two dapper owners stand in the doorway with clothing tossed atop advertising boards. We see hats on the right side and a great display of shirts with suspenders in the right window. Coy, Hutchins & CO is proudly displayed in both windows. The image is in excellent minus condition with very nice tones and contrast. There is some chipping on the top layer of the edge of the mount as seen. 

Opening bid: $130

Current bid: $130

Extremely rare Western cabinet card of the Cheyenne Billiard Hall with a load of Golden Brewery Beer Barrels being delivered out front. Of course Golden Brewery Beer would eventually be known as Coors Beer. A motley group of men are seen posed behind the wagon. We suspect the man just to the left of the wagon, chomping his cigar, is Joe Rose, who is identified on the sign as the owner of the pool hall and saloon. We count 16 barrels in the back of the sturdy wagon and we love how the driver doesn’t even glance at the photographer, as if he is in a hurry to get back on the road. This also must have been one strong steed to manage this terrain with such a heavy load. We can imagine this must have been one rough and tumble crowd
Next door we see E.R. Beckstead, Agent for the Light Running New Home Sewing Machine and the Easy Running Household Sewing Machine. We found some information on Beckstead’s building via Sewing Machine Times, https://digitalhagley.org/PDF/download , which states “that fire did several hundred dollars of damage to the store at 316 West Seventeenth Street, Cheyenne, Wyo., owned by Mrs. George E. Thompson occupied by E. R. Beckstead as a sewing machine and novelty store on the night of Nov. 29, 1893. Beckstead says he had $3000 worth of stock in the store, one third which was china.”
This incredible image is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast. The sign at the top is a little light in tones. There is some typical light wear and spots seen at an angle. The back has a pencil inscription that reads “Old Joe Rose’s Pool Hall, Cheyenne, Wyo., 1883, Coors Beer Wagon, Very Wild Town, Golden Brewery delivery wagon.”There is no photographer’s identification.

Opening bid: $220

Current bid: $220

Striking cabinet card of Pawnee Bill in a rare portrait without his trademark hat. There is a later ink inscription that reads, “Wintered in Litchfield in lot where shoe factory is built.” We’re not sure if this has any significance, but Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show did play in Litchfield, Illinois and this was purchased from someone in that area. Gordon William Lillie, aka Pawnee Bill was born in Bloomington, IL in 1860. His father operated a flour mill in town until it burned to the ground in 1876 and the family moved to Kansas. By the age of 19, he was working with the Pawnee Indian agency in Indian Territory. In 1883, he was given the chance to work as the Pawnee interpreter with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. His work with the show was the origin of his nickname as "Pawnee Bill." He married May Manning in 1886 and in 1888 they launched their own Wild West show, which they called "Pawnee Bill’s Historic Wild West." May was known in the show as the "Champion Girl Horseback Shot of the West." Numerous incarnations of the show continued until they joined forces with Buffalo Bill in 1908. The image shows a solemn Bill with his long locks flowing off his shoulders. The tonal quality is interesting as his hair reads a lighter brown with a blonde hue. The image is in very good minus condition with some spotting and wear as seen. There is no photographer’s identification. 

Opening bid: $75

Current bid: $75

Dynamic profile cabinet card of the dashing, Cincinnatus Heine Miller better known by his pen name Joaquin Miller. Miller was an American poet, author, and frontiersman. He is nicknamed the "Poet of the Sierras" after Sierra Nevada, about which he wrote in his Songs of the Sierras (1871). Miller’s other famous works included, Life Amongst the Modocs, An Elk Hunt, and The Battle of Castle Crags. Miller was born in Indiana in 1837 and his family moved to Oregon in the early 1850’s. He moved to California as a young man during the early days of the Gold Rush. He had numerous adventures including living in a Native American village for a year. He was also wounded in a battle with the Modoc and was said to have taken an arrow through his jaw and neck. In 1855 he accompanied William Walker on an expedition to Nicaragua to overthrow the government, which resulted in Walker becoming president of the country. By 1857 he was back in California, involved in a battle with the Pitt River Tribe although later he claimed he sided with the tribe and was run out of town. He was rumored to have married a possible Wintu woman and fathered her daughter named Cali-Shasta. Miller's long list of jobs included gold mining camp cook, lawyer, judge, newspaper writer, Pony Express rider, and horse thief. He continued to have a colorful life until 1913. He seemed to be more popular in England as his reputation for lying and womanizing was well-known in the US. Miller’s strong presence, with his long curly locks and full beard, create a dynamic portrait. He certainly knew how to market himself! The image has a great tonal quality and contrast and there is some spotting on the top right area as seen. This was also mounted in an album in the past so the four corners have indentation marks from the mount that aren’t relevant to the image. Identified multiple times on the front and back, this exciting image is by Warren, Boston.

Opening bid: $65

Current bid: $65

Rare occupational cabinet card of two fabric workers dyeing fabric. This appears to be a father and son operation with both holding the handle that is turning the machinery. There are multiple large wood crates to hold the fabric. Some raw fabric hangs on the wall in the back and a beautiful plaid piece is seen in the fabulous large woven basket on the floor. Another large basket is slightly visible in the right foreground. We also love the early light bulb that drops from the ceiling. The image is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast with some typical wear seen at an angle. There is some spotting on the mount as seen. There is no identification but a pencil description on the back that reads “Dye Makers.”

Opening bid: $30

Current bid: $70

Treasured memorial cabinet card of a young firefighter. Is this a young son lost to a tragic fire or a remembrance of a long career? The familiarity is there in the face of the older man sitting on the log but either way this touching tribute is certainly creative with the vignette glowing in this serene wooded area. The photographer has done a spectacular job as we still see the beautiful hints of the woods in the fade. The handsome young firefighter’s badge has the number 9 visible but we can’t decipher the name below. The image is in very good plus condition with strong tones and contrast. By Platt, Marengo, ILL.

Opening bid: $60

Current bid: $60

Unique occupational boudoir cabinet card showing a large group of fishermen hauling in pole nets along the choppy St. Mary’s River in Soo, Michigan. The boat in the foreground on the left has a large fish in the net which appears to be a pike. If you look closely you’ll also see a solidarity man fishing along a series of large rocks. This is most likely a narrow passage to the large house on the left. In the background we see the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie. Soo Township consists of two sections in northeastern Chippewa County, connected by a stretch of the St. Mary's River. The northwestern section is part of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is bordered to the north by the city of Sault Ste. Marie. This is a dynamic scene that is in very good plus condition with decent tones and contrast. Some light wear and a little loss of the dark top layer of the mount on two corners as seen. By A.E. Young, successor to Fanjoy, Soo, Mich.

Opening bid: $60

Current bid: $110

Outstanding cabinet card of a stylish Scottish fisherman. Sporting a cool pair of high white waders, he holds an equally impressive large fishing rod, and his wicker creel is slung to the back. Not to be outdone, this happy-go-lucky gentleman has the coolest muttonchops and an impressive mustache! The image is in very good plus condition with nice tones and contrast and a hint of typical wear that is mostly seen at an angle. By J.Mckintsh & Co, Kelso, “To Their R.H.,The Prince & Princess of Wales.”

Opening bid: $35

Current bid: $35

Killer cabinet card of two Princeton, Wisconsin men out for the day’s hunt. The photographer’s backdrop is quite interesting, with the man on the left standing partially in a boat and a mishmash of scenery behind. He wears a great fur hat and his belt is loaded with new shotgun shells as he holds an oar in one hand and his gun in the other. There are two small birds, possibly sharp-tailed grouse, hanging from the barrel. Princeton is located in western WI and the Fox River runs through the middle of the town, hence the boat theme. His buddy looks to be a typical farmer. We love the wool gators these men wear on their legs to prevent the snow from getting into their boots. The image is very good condition with a slight curve to the mount. By Herman E. Megow, Princeton, Wis.

Opening bid: $25

Current bid: $35

Striking cabinet card of a group of intimidating railroad workers posed on the front of the 215 Engine out of Potsdam, NY, a train from the RW&O line. We wouldn’t want to be negotiating a wage increase with this motley crew! The image is in very good plus condition with decent tones and contrast. By N.L. Stone and Sons, Potsdam, N.Y.

Opening bid: $35

Current bid: $80

Rare boudoir cabinet card showing the Sleeping Car of the New York and Chicago, Limited part of the Pennsylvania Rail Road. This was obviously for the wealthy first class passenger as we see an opulent set-up with stunning brass lights, a lower and upper bed, and fine china lining the cabinet. The chain mechanism on the top sleeper is a fascinating study in itself. A bonus is a small badge identifying the photographer as Gubelman, Jersey City, NJ on the bottom left side inside one of the car’s chairs. This would be Theodore Gubelman. According to Rutger’s Library (https://njs.libraries.rutgers.edu/njs/download) Gubelman was an ambitious German immigrant who established his gallery in New Jersey during the increased market for portraits during the Civil War. “His career, which included several studios in Tennessee during the conflict, was characterized by both typical and unique experiences at a time when there was high public demand for photographers to provide multiple copies of inexpensive portraits.” The source contains a wealth of information on the photographer’s career. The image is in very good minus condition with decent tones and nice contrast and some wear mostly seen at an angle. Some wear is also visible on the corners and edges of the mount. We’ve not seen another example of such an opulent sleeper car so don’t miss out on this grand image. Wouldn’t you love to travel like this today!

Opening bid: $45

Current bid: $50

Rare cabinet card of the Bridge Depot-Albany Ferry rail cart which operated between Portland Ave., Main and Preston Streets. While there is no identification on the image, this is from Louisville, KY for the ferry that traversed the Ohio River. A sad comment on the treatment of animals is that the ribs are showing on one of the horses that is pulling this heavy car. There are a handful of passengers but the men on the outside seem to be employees or agents of the company. There are a number of buildings in the background including what appears to be a large factory. The image is in very good minus condition with some spotting and wear as seen.

Opening bid: $15

Current bid: $30

Incredible occupational cabinet card of a Royal Navy torpedo petty officer posed with his wife. We see his torpedo patch on his left arm, with the two crossed anchors and the crown on the right. This strong military man is quite the specimen and we are sure he did his country proud. His wife is posed with a slight grin and seems proud of her husband. The image is in very good condition with strong tones and contrast. There are a couple of spots as seen with some typical wear visible at an angle. By R. Pratchett, Bristol.

Opening bid: $20

Current bid: $

Captivating European cabinet card of a young artist working in his studio with his palette and numerous brushes in hand. The look on his face is priceless as he seems to be irritated that he is being disturbed while creating his next masterpiece. We see examples of his work in the background. In our humble opinion his forte seems to be portraiture as the example of the young lad and the man on the far right seemed much more refined than his scenic paintings. His shelves in the back display some miniatures or photographs along with supplies and a shelf of reference books. The image is in very good minus condition with rich tones and nice contrast. There is some wear as seen along with some spots and a nick on the bottom left corner of the photo. No identification. 

Opening bid: $45

Current bid: $70

Creative occupational cabinet card of Scottish farmers grinding feed for their flock, which appear quite robust and healthy in the background. According to the previous owner, they were grinding turnips and judging by the pile that has fallen on the outside of the gathering basket this is most likely true. Under a loop we are actually more fascinated by the pile of small dead rodents just in front of the feed. The grinding machine has two large identification marks that are possible to decipher with some luck and good eyesight. Their herder dog is exhausted, fast asleep on the ground after a hard day’s work! The image is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast. There is some spotting in the sky as seen. By James L. Tough, Forfar.

Opening bid: $20

Current bid: $20

Exciting boudoir cabinet card of pet store. In a strange twist and to add another level of interest, there is a bird taxidermy store attached on the left. It does seem to be marketing genius as people did like to preserve their precious pets. However, as a client of the pet store we might not trust their live birds! This image has creative window displays with elaborate glass domed vessels lining the top with large bird cages below. It is hard to decipher the open window display on the ground floor but it seems to include material you would see in the bottom of your aquarium. They advertise Gold Fishes and Aquariums, Dog Foods and Medicines and Fancy Poultry. The name, Schimd’s Bird Store, is seen on both the top and the bottom. We assume it is Mr. Schimd posed in the elegant suit and a large formal top hat with either his employees or sons to the left. The two men on the right are probably friends or long-time customers, and to add another odd twist the man on the right looks like Charlie Chaplin! The image is in very good condition with a slightly unusual tonal hue with nice contrast. We doubt you’ll find another pet and taxidermy combination photo from this time period as this is a first for us! No identification.

Opening bid: 45

Current bid: $160

Brilliant cabinet card of an extremely fashionable woman posed with her precious cat. While normally our focus would be immediately on the cute fur ball, it’s hard to ignore this women’s stunning outfit and impressive hat. Her tall, slender stature lend to her exquisitely designed skirt that she pairs with a black blouse and lace shawl. Not to be outdone, the pattern of the cat’s fur is stunning and accented by a cute bow around its neck. The image has extremely strong tones and contrast. The top two corners along with a hint on the bottom perimeter show where some glue has leached through over time. This could probably be expertly removed if desired. There is some spotting on the mount as seen. By John Hart, London.

Opening bid: $50

Current bid: $65

Extraordinary yet slightly creepy Canadian cabinet card of a sweet little girl posed cheek-to-cheek with a cool cat statue. We are not sure of the material used by the artist to create the cat, but they created a realistic piece of art with its mesmerizing glass eyes. The image is in excellent minus condition with strong tones and contrast with a hint of wear. By J.S Hulett, Napanee, Ont.  

Opening bid: $35

Current bid: $40

Enchanting cabinet card of a sweet young girl with her two dogs. The reverse effect of a dark background vignette is quite appealing. While the girl is enamored with the photographer, the dogs could care less. The image is in very good plus condition. By Peoria Portrait and View Co., Mathis Bros, Proprietors, Peoria, Illinois.

Opening bid: $15

Current bid: $

Heartwarming cabinet card of two precious puppies posed on a cool miniature folk art wooden bench. Upon close inspection, the standing dog seems to be missing part of his left front leg. The photographer certainly invested some time to create this cool bench so it possible that these were his dogs. The cabinet card is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast. There is some spotting on the perimeter and the mount as seen. By Potter, Providence, R. I.

Opening bid: $15

Current bid: $20

We are not sure of the significance of this regal, ceremonial cabinet card but this dashing gentleman holds a cool scepter while sporting a fantastic cape, white gloves and a top hat that seems slightly small for his head. If anyone knows this man’s identity please share it with us. The image is in excellent minus condition with strong tones and contrast and a tiny bit of wear seen at an angle. By Arthur Weston, London.

Opening bid: $40

Current bid: $80

Fascinating cabinet card of a small group of stylish actors posed in front of a large manor or castle. The central character in the chair at the front entrance with his feet resting on a fur rug dominates the image. We love the woman’s dress on the right which is adorned with decks of playing cards in various sizes. Even her fan is decorated with cards and some coins are flowing out of her small drawstring purse. The woman on the left wears a beautiful quilted dress and holds possibly a shepherd’s hook, while the man on the far left is dashing in his tights with a tasseled pouch hanging from his waist. The photographer has gently added a hint of flair to his mustache! This seems to be a hodgepodge of characters so possibly this is a costume party instead of a local production. It is a fun image that is in very good plus condition with nice tones and contrast with just a hint of wear on the bottom left corner of the mount. The back has a fabulous advertisement for the photographers to the Queen, A & G. Taylor, who have studios listed across the UK and in the US.

Opening bid: $15

Current bid: $45

Enchanting vignette cabinet card of two handsome young African American brothers in a precious pose. These two seem extremely close and we are mesmerized by their soulful eyes. The image had to be cherished by their parents. It is in excellent condition with very nice tones and contrast. It is just a hint lighter on the far left side.

Opening bid: $25

Current bid: $65

Exceptional cabinet card of a harp player identified on the back in pencil as Mary Powell Crane. According to the website, https://documents.alexanderstreet.com/d/1010596262, “Mary Powell was born on February 1860 in Montgomery, Alabama, to James Robert Powell and Mary Jane Smyth Powell. Her mother was a school teacher and her father was a planter, politician, and mail contract and stage route manager. After his daughter's birth, James Powell gained fame as both a Colonel in the Confederacy and as one of the founders of Birmingham, Alabama, before his death in 1883. Meanwhile, Mary Smyth Powell left Montgomery to educate her daughter in Europe. They lived in England, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy between 1866 and 1880. After they returned, they lived in New York City and the District of Columbia.
On October 11, 1887, Mary Powell married James Burnet Crane in New York City. The wedding announcement indicated that the couple would reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which was the groom's home town. Crane was described as "a tall, beautiful blonde...a young lady of great musical talent." The couple had two daughters, Katharine E. Crane and Mary Estelle Burnet Crane.
After her husband's death in 1893, Crane lived in Belzoni, Mississippi and became involved in the fight for woman suffrage. In 1915, she was the second vice-president of the Mississippi Woman's Suffrage Association (MWSA). She encouraged every believer in woman suffrage to contribute to the cause with the slogan "First your name, then your dollar." At the MWSA's April 1916 annual convention in Meridian, Crane was re-elected to the position of second vice-president. Her daughter Estelle Crane was also a suffragist; she served as MWSA's treasurer in 1919 and as an alternate delegate from the National American Woman Suffrage Association to the Swiss Association of Woman Suffrage Congress at Geneva, Switzerland, in 1920.
As described above the photo shows Crane as a tall beautiful blonde of great musical talent. In a natural manner Mary is captured playing her lovely harp, oblivious to the photographer. Her outfit is equally divine; she is dressed as if she was playing a command performance in a grand theatre. The image is in very good plus condition with nice tones and contrast with a hint of wear. By Franz Hanfstaengl, Preuss.

Opening bid: $30

Current bid: $50

Fabulous montage cabinet card showing the founder of Ohio Normal University along with the professors and buildings on the campus.  According to the University’s website, Henry Solomon Lehr, front and center, founded the Northwestern Ohio Normal School in 1871. When the college’s curriculum grew to include pharmacy, engineering, law, and business programs, its name was changed to Ohio Normal University and, eventually, in 1903, Ohio Northern University. While rather light in the scan the names of all the teachers are legible and listed directly below the main campus building with all the students out front. A couple of the other photos are identified but hard to read. One is a Stage and another is Franklin Hall Reading Room. The top shows an eagle with a banner that reads, “The Hive and The Workers.” The image is in very good minus condition with a few areas lighter in tonal quality. By Campbell Bros., Ada, Ohio.  

Opening bid: $20

Current bid: $20

Exciting slender format cabinet card 3” x 7,” of a very handsome football player. His uniform is actually a work of art and fashion! We love that he is posed ready to throw a pitch-back or hand-off to the running back. Hopefully someone can help us identify the cool dragon logo with a red seal of a knight’s helmet directly below the image. He is identified in pencil on the back as Earle Bothwell. 

Opening bid: $25

Current bid: $80

Fabulous montage of cabinet cards of Miss Jennie Quigley. Jennie Quigley was a Scottish sideshow performer billed as "The Queen of Scotland" and "the Smallest Lady in the World" by P. T. Barnum. She was hired by Barnum in 1863 at the age of 13. She worked for the Lilliputian Comic Opera Company from 1877 until at least 1901, performing with Commodore Nutt, Admiral Dot, and Commodore and Queenie Foote. Long retired, she was part of the “Midget Village” exhibit at Chicago's Century of Progress exposition in 1933-34 where she celebrated her 83 birthday with the public in a large event. She died in Chicago two years later. Each of the tiny cabinet cards is labeled with her character performance. The image is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast. There are a few small spots on the mount and some light corner wear of the bottom. The titles are slightly light in contrast. By Shaw’s Art Studio, Chicago, IL.

Opening bid: $25

Current bid: $25

Whimsical cabinet card of three young women intensely involved in their table game. While this looks vaguely familiar to us we will have to refer to the experts for identification. There are flat pieces, half-spheres and small pegs on the octagon board. The two women on the right are ready to slide their pieces while the women on the left casually holds her piece at an angle while reading the other players tells. This is a fun piece in very good condition with nice tones and contrast and a hint of wear seen at an angle. By R.W. Turner Windsor, Illinois.

Opening bid: $40

Current bid: $40

Wonderful scenic cabinet card of historic Green Hill in Worchester, MA.  According to the website, https://worcesterhistoryblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/green-family-collection-2010.40.pdf, “The estate known as "Green Hill" was purchased by Dr. Thomas Green of Leicester, Massachusetts in 1754 and was inhabited by his descendants as a family home until 1905 when it was purchased by the city of Worcester for a public park. The estate consisted of approximately 500 acres of land with a farm, stone quarry, and a large mansion.” This doesn’t appear to be the mansion as found in later 19th century photographs so possibly this was the home for the person operating the farm. We’re unsure of the massive stone structure on the left with the large complex directly behind. It might be part of the stone quarry. The image has a stamp on the back that reads, Green Hill, Worchester, Mass, 1890. The image is in very good minus condition with some spotting as seen. At an angle there is a hint of vertical line just to the left of the house. It is not a crease or a bend.

Opening bid: $15

Current bid: $15

Great oversized cabinet card, 6” x 8,” of MCAW & Gilmore Meat Market with the owners and a sweet young girl posed in the doorway of the small store. The back has a pencil id that reads, “Katie Hofmann, Dec 16, 95.” What caught our attention was the ad on the left by the carriage which reads Browno’s, which is obviously a knock-off of the famous Brownies advertisement with similarly designed characters. This one shows a policeman on one side and another Brownie character on the other side of the sign. It’s an advertisement for WM. A Stickney Cigars which was located in St. Louis, MO. In fact the Stickney Building is still in existence in St. Louis today. Canadian author Palmer Cox created The Brownies, based on Scottish folktales, and for 30 years he published rhyming illustrated tales about the Brownies in publications like the Ladies' Home Journal. The Brownies are considered to be the first cartoon characters to be licensed for advertising and mass merchandising but possibly the most known examples were for Kodak’s Brownie camera. However, Cox never received any revenue from Kodak. The image is in excellent minus condition with strong tones and contrast.

Opening bid: $20

Current bid: $55

Splendid store front scene for Etzel & Raab, Groceries, Wines and Tea in NYC. There is a pencil inscription on the back that reads, “Father’s store on 6th Avenue and 56th St.” The two owners stand front and center with their employees surrounding them. The owner is not lacking in confidence as he shows his sense of style with a nice suit and a snazzy white and black top hat. We notice a case of Heidsieck wine in the top left corner of the left window. Two cases of extra dry versions of the wine are visible below. One appears to read MLMH & Co. and the other LMI MH & Co. Numerous boxes of tea are to the left with a couple showing the name Royal. A number of barrels are seen with some watermelons and baskets of fruits and possibly potatoes. A sign on the far left of the building is for H. Koch Upholsterer. The image is in very good condition with great tones and contrast. There are some small spots as seen and the back of the card has been mounted in the past obscuring the photographer’s name. He is advertised as an “Out Door Photographer,” at 249 West 27th Street and his first initial is G. This should be an easy identification if so desired.

Opening bid: $15

Current bid: $60

Hilarious cabinet card of a mom and her daughter having too much fun in the studio! Both are in risqué poses: Mom is shown with her leg high on a table and her skirt wide open showing a hint of her bloomers. The young girl lifted her leg, too, but in a much more reserved manner. Both are pouring a bottle of beer into a glass and sporting big goofy grins. Their slightly wild hair adds to the hilarity of the moment. The image is in very good minus condition with some light discoloration and a few small pinpoint marks as seen. The top two corners of the mount have slight wear. By Deitsch and Cremean, St. Mary’s, Ohio.

Opening bid: $45

Current bid: $45

Comical cabinet card of a young woman lecturing a goofy young man while pointing to a book in front of his face. There is an inscription on the back that appears to read, “Something to be sure, but then the girl doesn’t care for that sort of thug.” Editor. There is possibly a name at the top and we have provided a scan if anyone has any insight to this description. The young man plays his part as the country bumpkin. The young woman, in what appears to be a maid’s outfit, is seconds short of a full belly laugh! It certainly seems an itinerant captured this image with the drape showing on the side and the crude painted backdrop. We do love the daises peeking out of the bottom! It is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast and a few light areas of wear. No identification.

Opening bid: $10

Current bid: $

Hilarious cabinet card of a baby in a rocking chair holding the neck of a guitar. This  may have been taken by the parent or an amateur photographer as Ollie is carved into the mount below. We really enjoy the perspective and framing by the photographer. The image is little lighter in tonal qualities but it still reads quite nice. There are some spots as seen along with wear and spotting to the mount.

Opening bid: $5
Current bid: $

Dynamite cabinet card of a young band leader in all his regalia. This bright eyed boy is decked out with his full uniform that includes eagles on his sash and a cool plumed hat. He is sporting a badge and a medal under his right epaulette. We are unsure of the two small bat designs on the medal plate that is below the eagle on his sash. He proudly holds his cool major baton, and there is also a sword strapped at his waist. One final stylish addition are his dark leather boot covers which extend to his upper thighs and add a perfect contrast to his bright white uniform. The image is in excellent minus condition with some spotting on the mount as seen. By Frank Pinz, Milwaukee.

Opening bid: $20

Current bid: $20

Creative, slender cabinet card, 3 ½” x 7,” of an adorable young boy posed with his toy while looking in the mirror at his reflection. His long hair is styled in ringlets and he smiles gleefully as if he knows a secret. The professional photographer has posed him perfectly, giving us multiple views of his fabulous outfit and hair along with his rare new cast-iron toy. The Appaloosa horse is one of the best that you will see and it proudly pulls a small decorative wagon. The silver print is in very good minus condition with great tones and contrast. There is some spotting seen on the top and the mount. The photo is lifting off the mount on the top and bottom perimeter but this is an easy fix if so desired. By Austin, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Opening bid: $35

Current bid: $

Intriguing cabinet card of a wide-eyed doll posed in a wedding dress. A bridal outfit is not one we have seen often with this format and we love that she is also holding a small bouquet of flowers. On the other hand, her eyes are slightly creepy and she might haunt you at night! The image has some spotting and toning as seen but still reads well. By H.S. Hover, Marysville, Kansas.

Opening bid: $10

Current bid: $10

Splendid cabinet card of a woman dressed in a man’s suit and also sporting a cool hat. There is a double highlight cursive mark on the back that reads “Maud Smith, Trenton, Ont.” We’re not sure if this was the photographer or the sitter or possibly the same. If anyone has any information please let us know. The image is in very good plus condition with strong tones and contrast. The image has lifted partially on the bottom edge as seen but this is an easy fix if desired.

Opening bid: $15

Current bid: $15

Whimsical cabinet card of a girl having a joyous outing with the photographer. The grin on her face is priceless as she is dressed as old woman in a hilarious large bonnet while holding her wire-rimmed glasses. She is identified on the back as “Rebecca Campbell Murphy.” This fun piece is in excellent minus condition with great tones and contrast. By A.R. Stone, Branchport, NY.

Opening bid: $10

Current bid: $

Sweet cabinet card of three young women holding their stylish hats. We love the crazy eyes on the woman on the far left- they certainly seem to match her equally eccentric, fuzzy hat. The image is in excellent minus condition with strong tones and contrast. By Miller, Adams, NY.

Opening bid: $5

Current bid: $5

Enjoyable cabinet card of an attractive young woman surrounded by a large display of floral arrangements. She is holding a rolled document that is tied with a dark ribbon so we assume the flowers were gifts of congratulations for her graduation. Furthering this idea, we see a large stack of books on the right side of the table with a cabinet card of what might be her as a child with her mother. This was obviously taken in her home. The image is in very good plus condition with nice tones and contrast with a light spot seen at an angle. By Frank H. Ott., Flash Photos, Towanda, PA.

Opening bid: $5

Current bid: $

Endearing cabinet card of a man proudly posed with his huge white horse. The look in this man’s eyes speaks volumes as he couldn’t be more impressed by his companion. It was obviously a cold day as he wears a long overcoat with gloves. The image is in very good minus condition with nice tones and contrast with some spots as seen. By Colburn’s, Gallery, Waverly, NY.

Opening bid: $10

Current bid: $

Enthralling mounted silver print of entertainers launching a Montgolfier balloon in a park with curious spectators engrossed in their magic. As one man launches the balloon his partner acts as a conductor waving his baton on top of a stepladder. The look on the dashing gentleman to the right is priceless as an oblivious woman scurries past him. The image is 3 1/16” x 3 ½” and is loosely mounted in a mat that is identified on the bottom to “Jumelle Bellieni.” The photo, circa 1910, is in very good condition with great tones and contrast and a little wear.   

Opening bid: $40

Current bid: $