Carte De Visite Collection (#6)

Portrait of James Doulton?, 1877. Creator: Centennial Photographic Company
Portrait of James Doulton?, 1877

Portrait of William Henry Edwards (1822-1909), Circa 1870s / 1880s
Portrait of William Henry Edwards (1822-1909), Circa 1870s/1880s

Portrait of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902), 1885. Creator: Charles Parker
Portrait of John Wesley Powell (1834-1902), 1885

Portrait of John Johnston (1806-1879), Before 1876. Creator: Hennigar Bros
Portrait of John Johnston (1806-1879), Before 1876

Portrait of Louis Laurent Simonin (1830-1886), Before 1876. Creator: Cayol Freres
Portrait of Louis Laurent Simonin (1830-1886), Before 1876

Portrait of George Chapman Caldwell (1834-1907), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of George Chapman Caldwell (1834-1907), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Armat Stoddart (1842-1910), Before 1892. Creator: George Prince
Portrait of Armat Stoddart (1842-1910), Before 1892

Portrait of Helen Louisa Henry (1836-1912), Between 1862 and 1870. Daughter of Secretary Joseph Henry

Portrait of Samuel Edward Warren (1831-1909) with student, Before 1877

Portrait of Dr. James Milton Flint (1838-1919), Between 1887 and 1904

Portrait of Rev. William Chauncy Langdon (1831-1895), Circa 1881. Creator: Pach Bros
Portrait of Rev. William Chauncy Langdon (1831-1895), Circa 1881

Portrait of Samuel Edward Warren (1831-1909), Before 1877. Creator: James M Capper
Portrait of Samuel Edward Warren (1831-1909), Before 1877. With geometric models

Portrait of Elias Loomis (1811-1889), Between 1883 and 1889. Creator: Pach Bros
Portrait of Elias Loomis (1811-1889), Between 1883 and 1889

Portrait of Ashbel Welch (1809-1882), May 1874. Creator: Frederick Gutekunst
Portrait of Ashbel Welch (1809-1882), May 1874

Portrait of Asa Gray (1810-1888), March 1887. Creator: Pach Bros
Portrait of Asa Gray (1810-1888), March 1887

Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1894. Creator: Georg Conrad Adolph Brokesch
Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1894

Portrait of Ira Warren Dennison, Between 1891 and 1893. Creator: Pach Bros
Portrait of Ira Warren Dennison, Between 1891 and 1893

Portrait of Ashbel Welch (1809-1882), Before 1882. Creator: Frederick Gutekunst
Portrait of Ashbel Welch (1809-1882), Before 1882

Portrait of Paul Ansel Chadbourne (1823-1883), Between 1872 and 1875

Portrait of John Wells Foster (1815-1873), Between 1872 and 1873

Portrait of Moses McCure Strong (1810-1894), 1876. Creator: Broich & Kremer
Portrait of Moses McCure Strong (1810-1894), 1876

Portrait of Dr. James C. Fisher, 1863. Creator: Broadbent & Co
Portrait of Dr. James C. Fisher, 1863

Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens (1823-1883), Before 1876. Creator: William Notman
Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens (1823-1883), Before 1876

Portrait of Gen. Joseph Gilbert Totten (1788-1864), Before 1864

Portrait of Hiram Corson (1828-1911), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Hiram Corson (1828-1911), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Mudge (1817-1879), July 1873. Creator: J Lee Knight
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Mudge (1817-1879), July 1873

Portrait of Jacob Richards Dodge (1823-1902), 1878. Creator: Samuel Montague Fassett
Portrait of Jacob Richards Dodge (1823-1902), 1878

Portrait of Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896), Between 1862 and 1869

Portrait of Asa Gray (1810-1888), Before 1876. Creator: William Notman
Portrait of Asa Gray (1810-1888), Before 1876

Portrait of Robert McClelland (1807-1880), 1870. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
Portrait of Robert McClelland (1807-1880), 1870

Portrait of Mr. Foster of Massachusetts, Between 1876 and 1880

Portrait of Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1879), Circa 1875. Creator: William Notman
Portrait of Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1879), Circa 1875

Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1891. Creator: William Notman
Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1891

Portrait of Robert McClelland (1807-1880), 1876. Creator: Gottschalk Grelling
Portrait of Robert McClelland (1807-1880), 1876

Portrait of Aaron Augustus Sargent (1827-1887), Before 1881

Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1888. Creator: Alfred Naumann
Portrait of Felix Flugel (1820-1904), 1888

Portrait of John P. Reynolds (1820-1912), Between 1865 and 1869. Creator: Plymon B Greene
Portrait of John P. Reynolds (1820-1912), Between 1865 and 1869

Portrait of General Oliver Otis Howard (1830-1909), 1860s. Creator: John Goldin
Portrait of General Oliver Otis Howard (1830-1909), 1860s. In uniform

Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), 1865. Creator: Bradys National Photographic
Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), 1865

Portrait of Robert Henry Thurston (1839-1903), July 1875. Creator: Louis Nagel
Portrait of Robert Henry Thurston (1839-1903), July 1875

Portrait of Dr. Edward R. Foreman (1808-1885), March 12, 1872. Creator: John Goldin
Portrait of Dr. Edward R. Foreman (1808-1885), March 12, 1872

Portrait of Julius Erasmus Hilgard (1825-1891), 1875. Creator
Portrait of Julius Erasmus Hilgard (1825-1891), 1875

Portrait of Alexander Winchell (1824-1891), 1866. Creator: LeClear & Robison
Portrait of Alexander Winchell (1824-1891), 1866

Portrait of Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891), 1857. Creator: Bradys National Photographic
Portrait of Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891), 1857

Portrait of William Quereau Force (1820-1880), June 1863. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Portrait of William Quereau Force (1820-1880), June 1863

Portrait of Hamilton Fish (1808-1893), Before 1893. Creator
Portrait of Hamilton Fish (1808-1893), Before 1893

Portrait of Oscar Loew, Circa 1876. Creator: CH McCallister
Portrait of Oscar Loew, Circa 1876

Portrait of Salmon Portland Chase (1808-1873), October 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Portrait of Salmon Portland Chase (1808-1873), October 1864

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"Capturing History: A Glimpse into the World of Carte de Visite" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of carte de visite, a popular form of photographic portraiture during the 19th century. These small, rectangular cards measuring approximately 2. 5 by 4 inches were not just mere photographs; they were windows to a bygone era, offering glimpses into the lives and stories of individuals from various walks of life. One such intriguing portrait is "Waiting for the Hour, " taken in 1863 by an unknown photographer or perhaps William Tolman Carlton himself. This enigmatic image leaves us pondering over who this person was and what they were waiting for – a moment frozen in time forever. Moving forward to the 1870s, we encounter Charles Ashmead Schaeffer through Purdy & Frear's lens. His dignified presence emanates from his portrait, hinting at a man with great accomplishments yet untold tales hidden behind his piercing gaze. The collection also includes fascinating portraits like that of Abraham Lincoln himself – an iconic figure whose signed carte-de-visite transports us back to pivotal moments in American history. The gold-ruled border and ink signature add an air of authenticity to this treasured artifact. Traveling across continents, we witness Bishop Edward Fenwick blessing Ohio's first Catholics in "OHIO: FATHER FENWICK. " This poignant image captures a significant milestone for both religion and community as faith takes root on new soil. Lt. Governor Oscar J. Dunn's carte-de-visite reminds us that these cards weren't solely reserved for prominent figures but also served as mementos capturing everyday individuals who played crucial roles within their communities. Venturing beyond borders, Victor Hugo's original photograph offers insight into the life of this renowned French man of letters during mid-19th century France – a literary giant immortalized on a small piece of paper.