Subject: Jewish photographers

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 Civil War soldier. The back of the photograph indicates it was taken at Theodore Lilienthal's Photographic Gallery, located at 102 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The photograph is undated, but Lilienthal operated his gallery from at least 1857-1861 and remained active throughout the Civil War.

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.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young woman. The photograph was taken by Turner and Cohen, a photography partnership operating at 57 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The partnership was formed in July 1866, and Turner died in September 1866. The photograph is undated.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of David Nunes Carvalho (1849-1925), taken by the Bendann Brothers in Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1875. Carvalho was a renowned handwriting expert and the son of Solomon Nunes Carvalho.

A carte-de-visite portrait depicting Norval P. Harvey, age 3, photographed on July 29, 1866, by Louis Heller in Yreka, California. The image shows the young child standing on a cushioned stool, posed within a studio setting featuring a draped curtain background with tassels. The reverse side of the card identifies the photographer as Louis Heller of Yreka, California, and includes a handwritten inscription "Norval P. Harvey 3 years 29th July 1866."

A handwritten letter from Theodore Lilienthal in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 25, 1865, addressed to J. P. Van Nest in Mobile, Alabama. The letter offers photographic services, detailing prices at $12.50 per hundred pictures or 25 cents each, and notes that the pictures are "the best and are approved by the respective generals." The letter is written on lined paper in a cursive hand. It is accompanied by an addressed and stamped envelope, postmarked "T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, May 27 1865" and "New Orleans LA May 29 65." 3.

This cabinet card features a portrait of an infant baby dressed in a long, elaborate white christening gown, seated against a dark, patterned backdrop. The photograph is mounted on a stiff cardboard card typical of the late 19th century, featuring the photographer's name, "J. Haas," in ornate script on the lower left, along with the address "7117 So. Broadway, St. Louis." **3.

This stereoscopic photograph, created by T. Lilienthal, captures a view of the Jockey Club House in New Orleans, Louisiana, which was also known as the Luling Mansion and later the Louisiana Jockey Club. The image features a large, multi-story building surrounded by dense trees and shrubs, with a winding pathway leading towards it. The reverse side of the card is adorned with ornate Victorian-style typography, including a cherub motif, advertising "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" and identifying "T. Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer" at 121 Canal St., New Orleans. **3.

A stereoscopic photograph titled "New Orleans Scenery," captured and published by T. Lilienthal. The image depicts a street scene featuring buildings, trees, and decorative garden beds or planters with statuary. The reverse side lists numerous "New Orleans Views" available from Theo. Lilienthal, indicating a wide range of subjects photographed by the studio. The front includes the photographer's name and location (N. O., LA) printed vertically along the right edge.

This stereoscopic photograph captures a woman and a young child with a small wheelbarrow on a paved driveway in front of a grand private residence, surrounded by mature trees. The back of the item features an elaborate design typical of Victorian-era photography, including a cherub figure, ornate borders, and decorative text. It identifies the item as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" photographed by "T. Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer." The address "121 Canal St., New Orleans" is noted, along with the inscription "100 Private Residence on St. Charles st."

A stereoscopic photograph by Theo. Lilienthal, produced in New Orleans during the late-1860s to early 1870s. The view depicts the equestrian Jackson Monument situated within Jackson Square. The reverse side features a decorative cherub logo and text indicating it is part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views New Orleans and Vicinity." The item is a sepia-toned stereoview, typical of 19th-century photography.

This stereoscopic photograph captures a bustling scene at the "French Market" in New Orleans, Louisiana. The image depicts numerous people, horse-drawn carts laden with goods, and buildings lining what appears to be a street or market thoroughfare. The back of the item identifies it as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans and Vicinity," photographed by Theo. Lilienthal, and features a decorative cherub logo.

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.'

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.