Carte De Visite Collection (#7)

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

Portrait of William Pitt Fessenden (1806-1869), Before 1869

Portrait of Edward Burnett Tylor (1832-1917), Between 1872 and 1877

Portrait of Dr. John Lawrence LeConte (1825-1883), Between 1862 and 1864. In uniform

Portrait of Euge´nie de Montijo (1826-1920) and Son, Circa 1860s. Creator: E. & H. T. Anthony
Portrait of Euge´nie de Montijo (1826-1920) and Son, Circa 1860s

Portrait of Hyde Clarke (1815-1895), Before 1876. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Portrait of Hyde Clarke (1815-1895), Before 1876

Portrait of Andrew Dickson Murray (1812-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Maull & Co
Portrait of Andrew Dickson Murray (1812-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of Samuel Hubbard Scudder (1837-1911), Circa 1871. Creator: Mathieu Deroche
Portrait of Samuel Hubbard Scudder (1837-1911), Circa 1871

Portrait of Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1879), 1866. Creator: Maull & Co
Portrait of Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1879), 1866

Portrait of B. B. Kellogg, Before 1876. Creator: Folsom Photo
Portrait of B.B. Kellogg, Before 1876

Portrait of Charles Loring Jackson (1847-1935), Circa 1887. Creator: Adolphe Braun
Portrait of Charles Loring Jackson (1847-1935), Circa 1887

Portrait of William Lewis Dayton (1807-1864), Before 1864

Portrait of John Angel James Creswell (1828-1891), Before 1891

Portrait of Jacob Dolson Cox (1828-1900), Before 1900. Creator
Portrait of Jacob Dolson Cox (1828-1900), Before 1900

Portrait of Salmon Portland Chase (1808-1873), Before 1873

Portrait of Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824-1881), Circa 1860s

Portrait of William Barton Rogers (1804-1882), Between 1866 and 1873

Portrait of Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860), Before 1860. Creator: Mathew Brady
Portrait of Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860), Before 1860

Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878) - Standing, Before 1878. Creator: Mathew Brady
Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878) - Standing, Before 1878

Portrait of Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-1861), Before 1861. Creator: Mathew Brady
Portrait of Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-1861), Before 1861

Portrait of Samuel Sullivan Cox (1824-1889), Before 1889. Creator: Mathew Brady
Portrait of Samuel Sullivan Cox (1824-1889), Before 1889

Portrait of Thomas Whelpley (1797-1881), Circa 1860s. Creator: William H Bowlsby
Portrait of Thomas Whelpley (1797-1881), Circa 1860s. With surveying equipment

Portrait of Rev. Joseph Celestine Carrier (1833-1904), Before 1876

Portrait of J. H. Silbert, Before 1877. Creator: Barraud & Jerrard
Portrait of J. H. Silbert, Before 1877. Of Harpenden, St. Albans, England

Portrait of William Hayden English (1822-1896), Before 1896. Creator: Edward Anthony
Portrait of William Hayden English (1822-1896), Before 1896

Portrait of George Scarborough, 1862-1863. Creator: Addis & Noel
Portrait of George Scarborough, 1862-1863

Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1895. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1895

Portrait of Nathan Clifford (1803-1881), Before 1881. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Nathan Clifford (1803-1881), Before 1881

Portrait of Lewis Cass (1782-1866), Before 1866. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lewis Cass (1782-1866), Before 1866

Portrait of Jose Castulo Zeledon (1846-1923), 1868. Creator: Henry Ulke
Portrait of Jose Castulo Zeledon (1846-1923), 1868

Portrait of Henry Wood Elliott (1846-1930), 1865. Creator: Henry Ulke
Portrait of Henry Wood Elliott (1846-1930), 1865

Portrait of Charles Henry Nichols (1820-1889), 1872. Creator: Ulke Bros
Portrait of Charles Henry Nichols (1820-1889), 1872

Portrait of Rufus Choate (1799-1859), Before 1859. Creator: Southworth and Hawes
Portrait of Rufus Choate (1799-1859), Before 1859

Portrait of John Greene Webb (1824-1908), December 1875. Creator: John B Smith
Portrait of John Greene Webb (1824-1908), December 1875. At age 50

Portrait of Emilio Cornalia (1824-1882), Before 1876. Creator: Giulio Rossi
Portrait of Emilio Cornalia (1824-1882), Before 1876

Portrait of Miguel Colmeiro y Penido (1816-1901), Before 1877. Creator: Q Toledo
Portrait of Miguel Colmeiro y Penido (1816-1901), Before 1877

Portrait of Goldwin Smith (1823-1910), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Goldwin Smith (1823-1910), Circa 1870s

Portrait of John S. Morris, Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of John S. Morris, Circa 1870s

Portrait of Willard Fiske (1831-1904), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Willard Fiske (1831-1904), Circa 1870s

Portrait of Henry Turner Eddy (1844-1921), 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Henry Turner Eddy (1844-1921), 1870s

Portrait of Theodore William Dwight (1822-1892), Before 1892. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of Theodore William Dwight (1822-1892), Before 1892

Portrait of William Charles Cleveland, Before 1873. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of William Charles Cleveland, Before 1873

Portrait of Joseph Williams Collins (1839-1904), 1890s. Creator: George Prince
Portrait of Joseph Williams Collins (1839-1904), 1890s

Portrait of Philip Key Reily (1829-1910), 1892. Creator: Charles Parker
Portrait of Philip Key Reily (1829-1910), 1892

Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), February 1895. Creator: Pach Bros
Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), February 1895

Portrait of Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906), Before 1890. Creator: James Notman
Portrait of Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906), Before 1890

Portrait of James Croll (1821-1890), Before 1876. Creator: William Neilson
Portrait of James Croll (1821-1890), Before 1876

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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.