Fantastic cdv of a painter posed with a newly created portrait of a lovely woman. There is certainly an essence of confidence and ego surrounding our artist. Could he possibly be the photographer too? If not, the photographer has lent his hand to this equation by posing this gentleman in semi-profile; thus creating the illusion that he stopped his work briefly to document his brilliance. The image is in very good condition with a small dark spot at the top border which is original to the negative. There are three very small pieces of paper, (curiously enough they almost appear as remnants of daguerreotype seals), attached to the photo. We assume they could easily be removed, but we will leave that decision to the new owner. It is identified on the back to Palmer’s, (William H. Palmer), Gallery, No. 25 South Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO . Some additional research could possibly establish Palmer as a painter thus confirming the suspicion that he was also the photographer.

Extremely rare still life cdv of a vase of flowers. There is an unusually close perspective in this image with the simple clear vase relegated to the background. This also creates a most wonderful illusion. The flowers, which are identified on the back as Magnolias, dominate the image with their largesse and lovely appearance. You can almost smell the fragrance! The image is in very good condition with a few scattered spots visible in the scan. It is not identified, but according to the owner the image is most likely from St. Louis. A great opportunity to own a one of a kind image that will delight for years to come.

Sharp, rich cdv of Lincoln with a beard. Given the black border, we assume this is a mourning photograph. There is no identification on this image so the photographer is unknown. It is in excellent condition. operation.

Outstanding occupational and advertising cabinet card of two painters. This is a remarkable image of two wonderful characters dressed in their coveralls, holding the tools of their trade. The myriad of paint brushes look well used, suggesting these gentlemen were talented in their trade and in quite demand. The man on the right, with his pipe hanging from his mouth, advertises his favorite shop by holding up a yardstick which reads C.O. Baxter & Company. Another added curiosity is the military scene backdrop barely visible at the top. The photographer must have used this for Civil War related images in the past. The image is in excellent condition and is by G.A. Thomas & Bro., Holstein, MO . Don’t miss the opportunity to own this cool occupational with a tremendous amount of content.

Spectacular cabinet card of the interior of a woodworking shop. Several men are seen in various poses with most looking away from the photographer. The two men on the right stare straight ahead while the man in the doorway is bathed in light, giving him a most ghostly appearance. A fantastic mechanical band saw is visible on the right while on the far left we see a miter saw, a clamped piece of wood and what appears to be a chisel. In the center is a beautiful finished cabinet on top of small wooden sawhorses. Behind the man in the apron on the right is a workbench with tools and in the far background we see squares, framing wood, aprons, and various other tools hanging from the wall. The image is in very good plus condition with some typical light surface wear visible at an angle. There is no photographer identification, but a written note on the back reads, Workshop in Norfolk, VA. You would be hard pressed to find more content in one cabinet card!

Hilarious cabinet card of a doctor and his two nurses tending to a woman covered in an afghan. The doctor takes her pulse while holding a large alarm clock. His medicine bag along with a large number of cures and elixirs are visible on the footstool. An interesting sidebar is a cdv photograph of a woman leaning on a trunk or table attach to the inside cover of his bag! The assistant on the right pours tonic into an extremely large spoon, while the more traditionally dressed nurse holds a large ladle just in case a larger dose is needed. An ornate lamp with a cherub design has a drape at top to diffuse the light. It is perched on a marble and brass table which also holds the doctor’s beaver top hat. The image is in very good condition with some light wear visible in the scan. There is no identification. This is truly a photograph that will keep you laughing for years to come.

Interesting cabinet card of a family and their pet working on the harvest from their garden. One of the women and the dog seem most interested in the photographer while everyone else goes about their business. A large amount of what appear to be green beans are visible on the table. However, it looks like the man on the left is inserting one of the beans into a peeling machine! There are a number of peeled pieces visible on the floor. The woman on the far right also has a small piece of fruit she is peeling with a knife, but this seems to just be a snack. The image is in very good condition with three small pinprick indent spots in the background. It is unidentified as to the photographer and location.

Fantastic occupational cabinet card of a young butcher wearing an apron, posed with the tools of his trade. In one hand he holds a meat hacksaw while in his other he clasps a large clever. The image is in very good condition with some small light foxing visible. By Christopher, People’s Photo Gallery, Harrod, Ohio.

Superb occupational cabinet card of two young domestic servants preparing to cook on a large portable gas burner. A pot is visible on the top of the burner and the woman on left stirs as her cooking partner pours something from a paper bag into the pot. There is a design on the bag but we have been unable to decipher it. The photograph itself is slight smaller in size as seen by the larger blank space on the bottom of the mount. There are a couple of spots of loss visible under the table and some very light typical wear seen at an angle. By J.A. Brown, Geneseo, Ills. Don’t miss out on this wonderful occupational photo with a rare cooking utensil.

The photographer created a wonderful presentation in this cabinet card of a musician playing his violin. Dressed in a tux and tails, he is obviously not an amateur as his pose suggests he is quite familiar with his instrument. Identification on the back of the card in cursive reads, Yours Truly, R. A. Coon. The image is in very good condition with good tones and contrast along with a few small light spots. By N. H. Mack, Tunkhannock, PA .

A wonderful, bright cabinet card of two young smiling violinists. Both are posed ready to play, each with one hand on the bridge of their instrument while the other hand tends to their bows. They have their own sense of fashion but by far the most interesting part of their attire is their shoes. The image is in excellent condition and is by E.W. Lukehart, Apollo, PA.

Beautiful cabinet card of a young girl with her hair in ringlets. She is posed with her large doll, whose lovely blonde tresses contrast with her dark-haired companion. The image is in excellent condition with very nice tones and contrast. At an angle there is some extremely light typical surface wear hardly worth mentioning. By Moran, Red Oak, Iowa.

opening bid: $40

current bid $40

Extraordinary cabinet card of a young girl posed with all her toys. She holds her teapot with the china and cups scattered on the tiny table before her. She clutches a chalk-ware doll whose nose is missing. A similar fate has befallen her cat, shown in the foreground, which is missing a leg. While hard to see, there is small standing doll on the far right of the table. The prize of this collection is the wide-eyed doll on the left. It is posed in a wonderful wooden carriage with a gorgeous coverlet to keep her warm. She is dressed in a lovely outfit with stunning lace highlights and the most delightful hat that we have seen on a doll. To our delight the young girl also wears an initial pin attached to her lace collar. The image is in excellent condition with a few extremely small pinprick foxing spots that are barley visible. By Talbot, Schenectady, N.Y .

Endearing cabinet card of sisters posed with their large wide-eyed doll. The doll has been meticulously posed, taking center stage in its lovely white dress and outstanding lace hat accentuated with a bow. Both girls stare intently at the photographer. The image is in excellent condition with great tones and contrast. There is the tiniest bit of wear or bump on the top right corner. By Fischer, 9 th & Franklin, St. Louis, MO .

Hilarious cabinet card of a young girl posed with her doll. Given their wild hairstyles we can assume that these two were truly kindred spirits! The image is in very good condition with a spot visible on the left perimeter and a lighter one on the right top. Also visible on the girl’s white dress is a mark where it appears someone in the past wrote something on a paper which was on top of the image. This left two lightly reversed letters which are seen in the scan. By Murillo, 1314 Olive St. St. Louis.

Sweet cabinet card of three siblings posed with their dog and a doll. The young sister holding the gorgeous porcelain doll seems apprehensive about the whole experience. The small dog sitting below her chair couldn’t care less! The image is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast. The top part of the mount has been trimmed right to the edge of the photo. By Beddoe’s Art Studio.

Precious cabinet card of a smiling baby posed with a large sleeping dog. This young cutie plays with his or her boot while the dog peacefully dreams about bones buried in the backyard. The rug is slightly bunched in the front which creates a wonderful illusion of a wave rolling inward towards the shore. The image is in very good condition with very light wear and some toning seen on the mount. It is identified by a simple stamp which reads EBY, (obviously a misprint), Woodburn, OR.

opening bid: $25

current bid $35

Adorable English cabinet card of two precious wide-eyed kittens. We can only image what the photographer’s assistant was doing to keep their attention. The image is in very good plus condition with some light spotting visible in the background that is original to the negative. By E. Lander, Ealing, W.

Where do we begin with this frightening yet adorable cabinet card? Obviously from a bygone era, this little cutie holds a knife ready to attack the large candy rabbit on the table. While the knife looks rather small and dull the parents and photographer would most certainly be arrested for child endangerment in today’s society! The large chocolate bunny however does look quite tasty and is a reminder of the large wonderful metal candy molds from past days. This rare image is in outstanding condition with great tones and contrast. There is a tiny bump or rub on the bottom left corner. By Wilke, 391-393 Blue Island Ave., Chicago. A perfect image for the upcoming Easter holiday!

opening bid: $45

current bid $

Outstanding multiple exposure cabinet card of a joyful man reading his newspaper. In the first frame he seems quite engrossed and wears a solemn expression, but as we proceed to the end he is quite ecstatic. Perhaps his favorite politician or sports team won or on a more sinister note possibly someone went down in disgrace! The newspaper also contains some wonderful advertisements especially visible in the top frames. The image is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast. There are a few small foxing spots seen mostly on the perimeter. By McGillivray, Ithaca, NY, Branch at Candor, NY.

opening bid: $50

current bid $100

A great Missouri cabinet card of a man in a European outfit hauling his wares for sale. He obviously enjoys his profession, as evidenced by his wide grin and overall joyful appearance. There is a large flower mounted on the top of his backpack. While it is difficult to determine what he is selling it appears to be small birdcages. Hermann, MO was established as a German society in 1837. The area’s resemblance to the Rhine valley prompted the German Settlement Society to choose the site for a farm community. Because of the terrain, grapes become the primary crop and by the turn of the century they had the second largest winery in the US. This is still the main tourist attraction of this region. The image is light in contrast and tones but is in very good condition. The feather on the top of his hat appears to have been light in color and it seems the photographer removed the emulsion on the original negative to create more contrast. By Moumbrauer, Hermann, MO .

Fascinating cabinet card of two country bumpkins holding what appears to be large corn machetes. The previous owner speculated these were cricket bats. However, while it’s hard to see the ends of these instruments as they seem to be cut at a straight angle and not rounded. Plus it is hard to imagine these two men as cricket enthusiasts! If anyone has a suggestion it would be appreciated. In any case, this is truly a wonderful character study. The young man on the left wears an interesting pair of striped pants. While not as exciting, his buddy’s pants his trousers are ill-fitted at the waist. Luckily he has a pair of suspenders underneath or this image would take on a whole new meaning! An interesting backdrop from a traveling studio rounds out this exciting photo. While there is no specific photographer identification it is from the Palace Railroad Photograph Studio.

Entertaining cabinet card of three dudes looking for some outdoor fun. The man in the front cradles his double-barrel shotgun while the man on the right holds a pair of long bamboo fishing poles. The guy on the left seems quite content with the primary task of smoking his cigar and posing for the camera. We’re fairly certain these guys are only taking a vacation from their everyday lives as they don’t appear to be the rough or rugged types. Plus, interestingly enough, there are two doctor bags on the ground between them, and we have no idea what the bucket with the large block of ice has to do with anything. Whatever the case, this is a delightful photograph with surely an interesting story! The image is in very good condition with a light area of staining in the upper left and a spot on the pants of the man on the right. Under close examination in raking light there is a scuff on the shirt of the man on the left. By Browning, Charleston, MO .

opening bid: $30

current bid $70

Wonderful cabinet card of five young women dressed in traditional garments. While we are not positive of their ethnicity or the occasion of this fabulous portrait, but it is quite striking to say the least. The image is in excellent condition with some light typical surface wear visible at an angle. The far left side of the image is slightly lighter in tonal quality, but this is subtle and has nothing to do with fading. By Parisian Photograph Gallery, 40 State Street, Rochester, N.Y .

Great cabinet card of the Independence Stone Co. with what we assume is the agent J.J. Dehn and his wife, (or an employee), posed on the front steps. We are not sure what is in the front window (a scan is provided) ... if anyone could offer a suggestion it would be appreciated. The image is in very good condition with nice tones and contrast. There is some typical light wear seen mostly at an angle. There is no identification, but it is possibly from Independence, MO.

Cabinet card of an old stone building that sits next to a cemetery. There is a written identification on the mount which reads Old Fort. This is actually the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, NY which was a stone church built in 1772. It was fortified and attacked by British forces in 1780 (information courtesy of http://www.schohariehistory.net). The building is still in existence today and is part of six structures in the Museum Complex. The image has very nice tones and contrast, but as seen in the scan, there are a series of white wear marks visible. Identified to Deya, Schoharie, NY.

Terrific advertisement cabinet card of a newly constructed Yellow Medicine Co. Bank of Granite Falls, MN. Photographed in the colder months we see remnants of snow still visible on the ground and on the roofs of buildings in the background. There is a large amount of building debris on the right side that is likely remnants from the recent building efforts. The owners apparently felt the need to illustrate their prosperity on the back of the card as it shows the progression of deposits from an average of $3,000 in 1884 to a total of $7,000,000.00 worth of transactions in 1892. The names of the president, cashiers, and teller are noted along with a list of five associate banks. The image is in very good condition with strong tones and contrast. There are a few small spots visible and some light typical surface wear visible at an angle. By Steward, Granite Falls, Minn.

A sharp cabinet card of an older gentleman with a very large beard posed in front of his gorgeous tree-lined Illinois house. A large number 2 is seen above the door, an address not often seen in today’s society! The image is in excellent condition with some very light typical wear seen at an angle. By Bush & Williams, Bloomington, Ill .