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Cartes-de-visite - Ch. Reutlinger, Paris, circa 1860Cartes-de-visite - Ch. Reutlinger, Paris, circa 1860

A carte-de-visite studio portrait of a man, identified as Maurice Strakosch, presented in a bust-length pose with a mustache and a bow tie. The reverse of the card features the ornate design and branding of the photographer, Ch. Reutlinger, including their name, address (21 Boulevard Montmartre, Paris), a crest-like logo, and the phrases 'Déposé' and 'Garanti d'après nature.' Both the front and back of the photograph contain handwritten script.

Cartes-de-visite - Klauber & Campbell's, Louisville, KY, circa 1863Cartes-de-visite - Klauber & Campbell's, Louisville, KY, circa 1863

This item is a carte-de-visite featuring a photographic portrait of an unknown man, taken by Klauber & Campbell's Photographic Gallery in Louisville, Kentucky, circa 1863. The front of the card displays a bust portrait of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark coat and a bow tie. The verso (back) of the card contains a printed advertisement for "KLAUBER & CAMPBELL'S Photographic Gallery / Main St., 2 doors below 4th St. / LOUISVILLE, KY." The text is presented in a decorative, ornate Victorian-style typography, typical of the period for photographic studio branding.

Silver Master Salt by H. HymanSilver Master Salt by H. Hyman

Silver master salt hallmarked "H. HYMAN, RHD." Made by Henry S. Hyman in New York, NY (circa 1832 and 1855-1866) and Richmond, VA (1835-1855). The salt is 3 3/4" long and has never had a monogram. Circa 1845.