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Subject: Jewish photographers


Cabinet Photograph of General Grant's Tomb Cabinet Photograph of General Grant's Tomb

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.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Man, Yreka, California, circa 1863 Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Man, Yreka, California, circa 1863

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a man, taken in Yreka, California, circa 1863. The photograph is attributed to Louis Heller, a Jewish photographer who operated a studio in Yreka during the California Gold Rush. The reverse of the CDV lacks Heller's studio name, "Yreka Photograph Gallery," which he opened in 1864.

Trade Card for Louis E. Levy, General Outdoor Photographer Trade Card for Louis E. Levy, General Outdoor Photographer

This trade card advertises the services of Louis E. Levy, a general outdoor photographer. The front of the card features a stylized image of a camera lens on a black background. The back of the card provides more information about the business, including the address: 622, and Levy's specialization as a publisher of 'Levy's Photographic Advertising Albums.'

Trade Card for Moses, Photographer, New Orleans Trade Card for Moses, Photographer, New Orleans

This trade card advertises Moses, a photographer in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is easel-shaped and features a scene with a hose, boat, and mountains. On the back is a list of photographers in New Orleans. This card was in an exhibit at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati during 2005.