Subject: 19th Century Photography

Cabinet card photograph depicting Admiral Dot (Leopold Kahn) and Major Atom (Samuel Kahn), two performers in P.T. Barnum and Bailey's circus sideshow. Photographed by Charles Eisenmann in New York City, circa 1880. Admiral Dot, born Leopold Kahn circa 1857, was the uncle of Samuel Kahn, known as Major Atom.

Cabinet photograph of an unidentified lady. The verso features a full advertisement for E. Klauber, photographer and art dealer, located at 332 4th Ave, Louisville, KY. Additional information on the verso notes that Edward Klauber came to Louisville in 1853 and was buried in The Temple Cemetery. A memorial from Cong. Adath Israel mentions Klauber's service as a trustee for over five decades. The photograph is dated circa 1890.

Cabinet photograph depicting a well-dressed Jewish man wearing a skullcap, seated in a chair and holding a piece of paper. The image was taken at the Newman Photographic Art Studio, located at 13 Avenue A, New York City. The photograph is undated, but is estimated to be circa 1885.

Cabinet photograph of Clara Lipman, a well-known Jewish actress, in costume. The photograph is signed by Lipman and dated 1897 on the reverse by a former owner. The image is sharp and in excellent condition, mounted on its original studio card measuring 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. The photographer's signature, "Schloss/W. 23 Street, New York," is printed on both the front and back. Lipman was born in Chicago in 1875 and began her acting career at age 10. She frequently performed with her husband, Louis Mann, and was also a playwright.

Cabinet photograph of L.J. Levisohn (possibly Lewisohn), taken in Portland, Oregon in October 1886. The photograph is inscribed on the back: "Dedicated to my friend Messrs. S. Solis Cohen by L.J. Levisohn (Lewisohn?) born in Hamburg, Germany, July 1818…photographed in Portland, Oregon///Oct. 1886." The sitter appears to be a distinguished man of approximately 68 years of age.

Cabinet photograph of a silver Torah breastplate, taken by Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Rd., London, England, circa 1885. The photograph was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of a set of nine photographs, a drawing, and an envelope. Handwritten notes on the back of the photograph indicate the weight and price of the breastplate, suggesting it was part of a sales inquiry.

Cabinet photograph depicting a silver Torah breastplate, offered for sale by Martin & Son of London, England. The photograph, circa 1885, was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Handwritten on the back are details regarding the weight and price of the breastplate. This is one of nine photographs in a collection that also includes a drawing and a fragment of the original envelope.

Cabinet photograph depicting a silver Torah crown, taken by Martin & Son of London, England, circa 1885. The photograph was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, possibly as part of a sales inquiry. This is one of nine cabinet photographs, a drawing, and an envelope included in the collection. The photographs may depict new English ritual objects or earlier Continental pieces.

Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah, taken by Martin & Son of London, England, circa 1885. The photograph was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of a set of nine photographs, a drawing and an envelope, possibly related to an inquiry to purchase ritual objects. Handwritten on the back is "NO. 3".

Cabinet photograph of silver finials for a Torah, taken by Martin & Son at 245 Commercial Rd., London, England, circa 1885. This photograph, part of a set of nine, was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, possibly as part of a sales inquiry. The images show ritual objects, and further research is needed to determine their origin and age.

Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah, likely taken by Martin & Son of London, England, circa 1885. The photograph, part of a collection sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, includes handwritten notations indicating weight and price in pounds sterling. The photograph suggests a potential inquiry for purchase.

Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah. The photograph, taken by Martin & Son of 245 Commercial Road, London, was sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. Handwritten information on the back indicates the item's number, weight (33), and price (24 pounds). This is one of nine cabinet photographs, a drawing, and an envelope forming part of a larger correspondence.

Two cabinet photographs depicting the same, well-dressed Jewish man at different life stages. The first shows a bust portrait of the man in his early forties, while the second shows him seated, holding a book, in his early fifties. Both images are marked on the back with "WENDEL SUCCESSOR TO NEWMAN..13 AVE. A, NYC." The photographs are undated but are presumed to be from circa 1885 based on photographic style and studio information. These photographs are part of the E Collection.

Vintage carte de visite photograph of August Belmont, taken by Brady in New York, circa 1865. The photograph is accompanied by a signed note: "Compliments of A. Belmont." August Belmont (1816-1890) was a German-born American banker, diplomat, and political leader.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a gentleman. The back of the photograph features an advertisement for Moses & Piffet, successors to E. Jacobs, located at 93 Camp Street, New Orleans. Edward Jacobs sold his studio to Moses & Piffet on August 24, 1864, having opened his studio in 1844, one of the earliest in New Orleans. The photograph is undated, but based on the advertisement, it was likely taken after August 24, 1864.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young man. The photograph is attributed to Bendann Brothers, located at 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph shows a young man in a formal pose against a backdrop suggesting a professional studio setting. The image shows the studio information: "207 Baltimore Street....BENDANN BROTHERS....Baltimore, Maryland". The exact date is unknown, though the image is likely from the period when the Bendann Brothers were actively operating their studio, which was before 1872. The Bendann brothers were known for their artistic approach to photography, creating elegant backgrounds for their sitters. They also developed and sold backgrounds to other studios.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Felix Mendelssohn. From the series "Portraits of Musical Celebrities," No. 7. Published by G.D. Russell & Company, 126 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. Undated, but likely circa 1875 based on the collection date. The photograph is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 2.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Hattie E. Liebman. The photograph was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Frederick Gutekunst. The photograph is undated, but likely dates from circa 1870 based on photographic style and the photographer's career.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph. The reverse of the photograph is inscribed "PROPERTY OF MRS. CHAS. P. HOFFMAN." The photographer is credited as Bendann Bros., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Baltimore, Maryland. The subject of the photograph is Isaac Leeser. The image is dated circa 1860.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Judah Philip Benjamin. The photograph is described as "taken from life and very scarce."

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Ludwig Lehman, taken by B. & G. Moses in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870. The back of the photograph features a full advertisement for B. & G. Moses. The Moses family were prominent New Orleans photographers, with a history spanning three generations.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Solomon Van Etten. Bust view. New York, New York. Circa 1860. The photograph is part of the collection of Judaica Americana. The image shows a man in a formal pose, likely a portrait. The photographer was J. H. Whitley & Co.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph by Levy & Cohen, landscape photographers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The verso displays a full advertisement for Levy & Cohen, located at the Northwest corner of 9th and Filbert Streets. The photograph depicts an actress; taken sometime between 1865 and early 1866, based on the partnership of Levy and Cohen.

Carte-de-visite photograph of A. E. Hessig, taken by Edward Abraham Kusel in Oroville, California, circa 1865-1870. The photograph features a revenue stamp on the back. Kusel was a pioneering Jewish photographer and merchant in northern California.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Henry M. Frank. The photograph is by Frederick Gutekunst, 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The back of the card features an advertisement for Gutekunst's photography studio. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is likely from the period between 1850 and 1917.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Leon Liebman, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 704 and 706 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is estimated to be from around 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Leon Liebman, a dark-haired man with a mustache wearing a cap, holding a gorilla. The photograph was taken by the Centennial Photographic Co., Edward L. Wilson and W. Irving Adams, Proprietors, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 18, 1879.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Liebman, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 712 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. The photograph is part of a larger collection of Gutekunst's work.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Madeline Henriques, taken by Gurney at 5th Avenue and 16th Street in New York City. The photograph shows a full-sitting view of the subject. The image is undated, but based on the subject's lifespan and the photographic style, it is estimated to date from around 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman, daughter of Harriette DeYoung, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 704 & 706 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mrs. Ellis. The verso of the photograph features an advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. The photograph is related to Schuller and has a connection to Mikveh Israel. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is estimated to be from circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mrs. Goldman. The verso of the card features an advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is likely from between 1860 and 1917. Mrs. Goldman is identified as the sister of Mrs. Edward Loeb, suggesting a connection to the Mikveh Israel community.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Raphael J. De Cordova, a lecturer and humorist. The photograph is undated, but is likely from the mid-to-late 19th century given the CDV format and De Cordova's biography. It was taken by Warren's Portraits in Boston, Massachusetts.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Rose Loeb. The verso of the photograph features a full advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Rose Loeb was the wife of Sam Loeb. The photograph is dated circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Scott Barger of Nelson County, Kentucky. Taken at the studio of E. Klauber, located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Third Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. The verso features a full advertisement. The photograph is dated circa 1870. Additional information on the verso notes that E. Klauber arrived in Louisville in 1853 and was buried in Temple Cemetery. A memorial from Congregation Adath Israel mentions Klauber served as a trustee for over five decades, circa 1885.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Eduard Reményi, a Hungarian violinist. The photograph was taken by Benjamin Joseph Falk at his studio at 347 East 14th Street in New York City. The image shows Reményi in a seated pose, holding a violin. The photograph is part of a collection assembled by F.L.H. Fribourg, circa 1876.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Leopold Damrosch. The photograph was taken by Benjamin Joseph Falk at his studio located at 347 East 14th Street in New York, NY. The photograph is undated, but based on other materials in this collection appears to date from around 1876.

Pair of sepia-toned oval cartes-de-visite portraits of Leopold and Mrs. Sulzberger. Photographs taken circa 1865 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A sepia-toned stereoview photograph, part of Isaac Almstaedt's "Staten Island Gems" series, taken circa 1875. The image is captioned "Wann's Glen -- Toad Hill" and depicts a verdant landscape with trees, dense foliage, a small body of water, and a distant structure (possibly a bridge or railway). The background features a distant hill or horizon, indicative of a rural or semi-rural scene. The photograph is mounted on a card, characteristic of 19th-century stereoviews, with handwritten annotations "Wann's Glen -- Toad Hill" and numeric identifiers on the reverse. 3.

Close-up photograph of three elderly men and a young boy (approximately three years old), taken in front of a clapboard house on January 1, 1860. The photograph's back lists three men's names, and the identification of "Uncle Isaac." Uncle Isaac is wearing a skullcap and appears to be the oldest, estimated to be over 80 years old. The other individuals depicted are not identified as Jewish. The photograph's geographic location is approximately 34.9103299999571, -85.4776769997133.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting the storefront of Levy & Coblentz in Los Angeles, California. The image appears to be from circa 1870, showing a street scene with the store prominently featured. The photograph is part of an American series of stereoscopic views.

Stereoscopic photograph of the Hebrew Synagogue located on Eutaw Place in Baltimore, Maryland, by William M. Chase. The image dates from circa 1870.

Stereoscopic photograph of the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. The photograph is dated circa 1860. It is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting 2nd and 5th Streets in Louisville, Kentucky, circa 1870s. The image shows prominent signage for 'Climax Mowers & Reapers' and 'Western Financial Corp.' Taken by Edward Klauber, a renowned Louisville photographer.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting actor J. W. Love portraying a rabbi. The card has a revenue stamp on the back. Date estimated to be circa 1860 based on the style of the photograph and the presence of a revenue stamp.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, circa 1870. The image is mounted on a red-orange card and features a label from W. C. McDowell's Cigar Stand in Richmond, Virginia, overlaid on the original D. H. Anderson imprint. The photograph shows Monticello during the period when it was owned by the Levy family (until 1923).

Stereoscopic card depicting the Jewish Synagogue located at 5th Avenue and 43rd Street in New York City. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., 591 Broadway, opposite the Metropolitan Hotel, New York City. This is considered the earliest known stereo view of this famous synagogue. Published circa 1870.

Tintype photograph of Jacob Hyman. The photograph is undated, but is estimated to date from around 1875.