Cabinet Photograph of Julius Meyer with Two Men in Native American Costume, Omaha, Nebraska 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.
Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Daniel E. Bandmann Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Daniel E. Bandmann, a Shakespearean actor who later became a rancher in Montana. The photograph, likely taken circa 1865, was produced by Case & Gretchell in Boston, Massachusetts. The reverse of the photograph may contain Bandmann's autograph.
Carte-de-Visite Photograph of the Oroville Courthouse, Butte County, California, by Edward Abraham Kusel Carte-de-visite photograph of the Oroville Courthouse in Butte County, California, circa 1865-1870. The photograph was taken by Edward Abraham Kusel, a pioneer Jewish settler in northern California and prominent photographer. The image depicts the original courthouse building before any additions, erected in August 1856.
Carte-de-Visite Photograph: Levy & Cohen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph by Levy & Cohen, landscape photographers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The verso displays a full advertisement for Levy & Cohen, located at the Northwest corner of 9th and Filbert Streets. The photograph depicts an actress; taken sometime between 1865 and early 1866, based on the partnership of Levy and Cohen.
Envelope: Luce & Silverman, Photographers and Artists, Cortland, New York An advertising envelope for Luce & Silverman, photographers and artists, located in Cortland, New York. The envelope also mentions Goshen, New York. Undated, circa 1870.
Levy & Cohen Carte-de-Visite Photograph: Richmond, Virginia, 1865 Carte-de-visite photograph by Levy & Cohen, Richmond, Virginia, circa 1865. The verso of the photograph includes the words "PENITENTIARY" and a revenue stamp. Entered According to Act Of Congress by Levy & Cohen.
Photograph of Al Jolson A photograph of Al Jolson. The image is dated circa January 1, 1921. The photograph's physical location is MS. Coll. 1410, M, Oversize box 1, folder 21.
Photograph of Al Jolson A photograph of Al Jolson. The photograph is undated, but based on contextual clues, it's likely to be from around 1918. The image is part of the M Collection at the university library.
Photograph of Al Jolson A photograph of Al Jolson. The photograph dates from January 1, 1918. The photograph's location is unknown.
Trade Card for J. L. Greenbaum, Photographer This trade card advertises J. L. Greenbaum, a photographer located at 217 South Third Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The front of the card features a photograph of a woman standing in front of a clock. The back of the card includes a full advertisement and highlights Greenbaum as the sole agent for the Rochester Photo Press advertising cards.
Trade Card for L. Levin & Son, Photographers This trade card advertises L. Levin & Son, photographers located at 910 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a comical, drunken man. The back of the card is blank.
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: Aaron Berman and Co., Agents for the Brooklyn Copying Houses, Lewiston, Maine This trade card advertises Aaron Berman and Co., agents for the Brooklyn Copying Houses. The front of the card states their office location as the Lincoln House in Lewiston, Maine. The image shows a simple design, likely reflecting the style of the late 19th century. The back of the card displays an advertisement: "OLD PICTURES COPIED...ENLARGED...DRAPES CAN BE CHANGED." This suggests that Aaron Berman and Co. offered services such as photo copying, enlarging, and retouching or altering photographs.
Trade Card: Blessing & Bro., Photographic Apparatus and Supplies, Galveston, Texas This trade card advertises Blessing & Bro., a photographic supply firm in Galveston, Texas. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a charming scene of puppies watching their mother kill a rat. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement for Blessing & Bro., listing their services including frames, albums, and photographic apparatus. The address, 117 Market Street, is visible on the front of the card.
Trade Card: Segelbaum Bros., 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue, circa 1885 Trade card depicting a child in a picture. The card advertises Segelbaum Bros. located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue. The card is dated circa 1885.