Subject: Actresses

This book is an illustrated biography of Adah Isaacs Menken, a 19th-century actress and poet. Published in 1921, it includes a carte de visite (CDV) from 1870. The biography details Menken's life and career, highlighting her performances and writings.

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.

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting Ada Isaacs Menken as a French spy. Issued by Charles D. Fredricks & Co., New York, circa 1862. The photograph shows Menken in costume, balancing a large jug on her leg. The original card features a printed caption: "ADA ISAACS MENKEN AS [THE] FRENCH SPY."

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Adah Isaacs Menken as Mazeppa. The photograph was taken by Charles D. Fredricks & Co. in New York, New York, in 1863.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Madeline Henriques. The imprint on the back of the mount reads "Brady's Broadway & 10th, NYC." Madeline Henriques debuted in "The Model Hypocrite" at Wallack's Theatre in Manhattan in 1860. Her father was David H. Henriques of the West Indies. She married Louis Jennings in 1867.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Rachel, Mdme., a Swiss Jewish actress. The photograph is undated, but estimated to be circa 1875.

Die-cut print depicting Adah Isaacs Menken bound to the back of a running horse. A famous scene unique to Menken. Circa 1885.

A photographic portrait of Louise Beaton in character as Rachel Goldstein. The photograph appears to be related to Yiddish theater. Created circa 1910.

This trade card advertises F. Abraham, a tobacconist located at 25 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts. [Adelaide Neilson, an English stage actress, appears on the card in a theatrical pose, with a shawl around her shoulders and an outstretched hand. ] The card is printed in black and white with a dark border and a white rectangle in the center. It contains white text on a black background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Salomon, a clothier located at 12 Shetucket Street, Norwich, Connecticut. The front of the card features a portrait of actress Carrie Perring, known for her roles in plays and musicals. The back of the card is filled with an advertisement for L. Salomon’s business. The front of the card is a cream color with black ink, the back is pink with black ink.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn, a clothier located in West Winsted, Connecticut. [The business is associated with Dudley Bock.] The front of the card features a portrait of actress Eliza Stockton. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for M. Cohn.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn, a clothier located in Winsted, Connecticut. The front of the card features an image of actress Miss Veazie. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. There are also advertisements for Dudley Bock in West Winsted, CT.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn, a clothing merchant located in West Winsted, Connecticut. The front of the card features a portrait of actress Emily Rigl. [The back of the card provides details about the business, including the name of a local resident, Dudley Bock. It is unclear if Bock was a customer or associated with the business.] The card has a red border and features an advertisement on the back.

Trade card advertising meals at a restaurant featuring actress Sara Bernhardt. The card mentions "21 Meals for $4.50" and lists an address of 410 Arapahoe Street. Circa 1885. The card is part of the G.M. Kitterman Collection.