Subject: Cabinet photographs

Cabinet card photograph of Isaac and Carrie Langfeld, taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1893. The photograph is part of a presentation folder commemorating their 50th wedding anniversary and includes a connection to Mikveh Israel.

Cabinet card photograph of Dr. Abel Lane, identified as a Mohel, at his office at 64 Loytle Street, Chicago, Illinois. The photograph, taken circa 1885, is a studio portrait and may be an advertisement for Scholl Studio, Chicago.

Cabinet card photograph of Moses Levi, taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1880 by Frederick Gutekunst. The photograph depicts Levi in formal attire, possibly taken around the time of his 1879 election to City Council. Two duplicate photographs are included.

A cabinet card photograph of Solomon Stein, taken in New York, New York on October 3, 1907. The photograph appears to be a police mug shot, noting that Stein was arrested for burglary. Additional information indicates he was born in Russia and used the alias "Nigger".

Cabinet card photograph depicting three boys, each wearing a yarmulke. The photograph is circa 1885 and bears the photographer's imprint from Beatrice, Nebraska. An inscription on the back identifies the subjects as "Fred Baumfalk(?) sitting down, Morton Baumfalk and Dick, my father's cousins." The photograph shows some discoloration.

Cabinet card photograph depicting a family and their dog posing in front of Levy's One Price Store in New York, New York. The photograph's reverse features a stamp indicating it was produced by the N.Y. Photograph Co. The image is dated circa 1890.

Cabinet photograph taken by Louis Heller circa 1880s. The photograph's verso is marked "Louis Heller Photographer, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co California." Heller (1839-1928), a Jewish photographer born in Germany, immigrated to the United States and worked in New York City before settling in Northern California around 1862. He was known for his photographs of the Modoc War. This image is from the collection of Judaica Americana.

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 a religious Jewish man, approximately 60 years of age. The photograph was taken by M. Yogg of 162 Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. Date is unknown.

Cabinet photograph of A. Bolof in an Usiglio opera, inscribed to S. Behrens. The photograph is dated circa 1880 and features the subject in a theatrical setting. The image was likely taken by C. M. Gilbert.

Cabinet photograph of Adolph Klauber Jr., taken by Star Gallery in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1885. The photograph is from the collection of Judaica Americana. Adolph Klauber Jr. was the son of Adolph Klauber Sr. and nephew of E. Klauber, who moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1853. Adolph Klauber Jr. is buried in The Temple Cemetery. He was a trustee of Cong. Adath Israel for over five decades. This should not be confused with the theatrical producer Adolph Klauber of Louisville, KY. Adolph Klauber (1879-1933) was an American drama critic and theatrical producer born in Louisville, Kentucky to Edward and Caroline Brahms Klauber. He worked for the New York Commercial Advertiser, New York Tribune, and the New York Times as a drama critic. He married actress and playwright Jane Cowl and worked with Archibald and Edgar Selwyn of Goldwyn Pictures.

Cabinet photograph of Adolph Klauber Sr. (1826-1891), taken by Voorhees in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1885. Klauber is buried in the New Mount Sinai Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The photograph's description notes that he was the brother of E. Klauber, who moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1853, and that Adolph served as a trustee of Congregation Adath Israel for over five decades.

Cabinet photograph of Albert Jacob Cardozo (1828-1885), the first Jewish judge elected to the Supreme Court of New York. The photograph is undated, but given Cardozo's tenure on the court (1864-1872) and his death in 1885, it likely dates from sometime between those years. The image shows Cardozo in formal attire.

Cabinet photograph of Arthur Levy, a cadet at the Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia. The photograph is dated circa 1885. The reverse of the photograph bears the inscription "Respectfully yours, Arthur Levy". Benjamin Ami Blakemore, active 1872-1932, is the photographer. Arthur Levy is likely the son of Ezekiel Jacob Levy (1833-1908), a captain in the Confederacy and a member of a Richmond, Virginia Jewish family.

Cabinet photograph depicting David Cohen and his family riding donkeys. The background includes a Victorian-style house, what appears to be tents, and mountains. Handwritten on the back: 'Dave Cohen and family'. The photograph dates to the 1890s.

Cabinet photograph of David Levy Yulee, an American politician from Florida and the first Jewish member of the United States Senate. The photograph is undated, but likely dates from circa 1860 based on his appearance and life events. The photograph is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Cabinet photograph of General Ulysses S. Grant's tomb, taken by David Nunes Carvalho shortly after the interment on August 8, 1885. The photograph measures 16.5 cm x 10.8 cm and shows a crack at the left upper edge.

Cabinet photograph depicting Julius Meyer, a Jewish immigrant and Indian trader, posed with two white men dressed in Native American attire. The photograph's reverse includes information about the individuals pictured and details Meyer's life and work as an interpreter and trader in Omaha, Nebraska, circa 1870s.

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 depicting the Levy Sisters and a newsboy in New York, New York. The photograph appears to be a color image showing well-dressed sisters in tights. Date of creation is estimated to be around 1890.

Cabinet card photograph depicting buildings in Navasota, Texas, circa 1875. The image shows M. Levy's grocery and dry goods store, a hotel with Dreher & Holly business below, and other buildings on the corner of 10th and Washington Streets. The photograph was taken by Wilson & Parks, Navasota, Texas. The reverse of the card includes handwritten notations identifying the location.

Cabinet photograph of Major Alfred Mordecai, a prominent ordnance officer in the United States Army. The photograph, taken by Pach Brothers in New York City and West Point, New York, circa 1850s, depicts Mordecai in his military uniform. An accompanying piece of paper reads "Professor of Ordinance and Germany."

Cabinet photograph depicting a newsboy and the Levy Sisters. The photograph was taken in New York, New York, United States, sometime around 1890. The image shows the sisters, who appear well-fed, wearing tights.

Cabinet card photograph of Philip De Young. The verso of the photograph contains biographical information about his family and career as a physician in Pennsylvania.

Cabinet photograph of the Fairplay Baseball Club in Fairplay, Colorado, circa 1890s. The photograph shows a bust view of the team in uniform, featuring Louis Cohen as catcher and Celsius Link as pitcher. Louis Cohen was the son of Samuel Cohen, a successful Jewish proprietor of a general store in Fairplay.

Cabinet photograph of the Levy Sisters, identified as "The Queens of the Ostrich Plumes in King Kodak." The image shows the well-fed sisters in tights. The photograph was taken in New York, New York, circa 1890.

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 and hand drawing of a Torah crown (approximately 40-45 ounces), sent in an envelope from Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Rd., London, England, to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. This is one of nine cabinet photographs and a drawing sent to Rabbi Morais, possibly related to an inquiry about purchasing ritual objects.

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, offered for sale by Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Road, London, England. The photograph, part of a set of nine, includes handwritten notes on the back indicating item number, weight (70), and price (£1.1 per ounce). The set was sent circa 1885 to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, likely as part of an inquiry to purchase ritual objects.

Cabinet photograph depicting silver finials for a Torah, offered for sale by Martin & Son, 245 Commercial Road, London. The photograph, part of a set of nine sent to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1880, shows ritual objects that may be from various dealers. Further research is needed to determine the objects' origin and age. Some photographs include weights and prices on the back, suggesting an inquiry about a 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.

Cabinet photograph depicting Ulysses S. Grant's tomb in New York City, New York, with soldiers guarding it. Taken by David Nunes Carvalho shortly after the interment in August 1885. The photograph is embossed with the Grant Monument Association logo. Measures approximately 6 1/4 x 4 inches. Shows a crack at the left upper edge.

Cabinet photograph depicting the storefront of W. & I. Steinhart & Co. in San Francisco, California, circa 1885. The image shows the building's exterior with five men in suits and hats. Painted signs advertising "Clothing" and other goods are visible on the columns. The photograph measures 7 inches by 4 1/2 inches and shows some signs of wear, including chipping, corner damage, creasing, and bending.

Cabinet photograph depicting a mule and colt in a paddock, with a partially obscured man visible. The image is captioned "Mule and colt owned by A. Levy, Walsenburg, Colo." The photographer's credit, "Bunker - Walsenburg, Colorado," is stamped on the front. A pencil inscription on the back reads "Claude and the mule with her colt." The photograph is undated, but likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century.

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.

Leather-bound album containing a dozen or more cabinet cards and carte-de-visites (CDVs), predominantly from the 1860s, featuring the Levy family and photographs by prominent New Orleans photographers. The album includes images with New Orleans backstamps (many from Jewish photographers), photographs from Germany and Texas, and inscriptions indicating a presentation in New Orleans in 1865. The album contains biographical notes on several photographers, including S. Moses & Sons and Edward Jacobs.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's Cigars and Cheroots. The card features a cabinet card (CDV) image of President James G. Blaine. This card may be a national tobacco card insert. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a woman in a seated position, likely holding a cigarette, with a dark background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, issued by J. R. Seligman & Co. of Galveston, Texas, is a cabinet card commemorating the nation's Semi-Centennial in 1876. The front of the card displays a photographic image of a collection of portraits of U.S. presidents. The style of photography suggests a studio portrait. The image is likely to be a selection of images of past presidents. The back of the card includes the business name, address (N.E. corner 21st & Market Street), and description: "Semi-Centennial Souvenir."