Carte De Visite Collection (#8)

Portrait of Unidentified Man with Balalaika, Between 1886 and 1895

Portrait of Alvan Clark (1804-1887), Before 1887. Creator: Metcalf & Welldon
Portrait of Alvan Clark (1804-1887), Before 1887

Portrait of Sir John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871), Before 1871

Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), 1869. Creator: Augustus Marshall
Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), 1869

Portrait of Dr. Henry Maudsley (1835-1918), Between 1873 and 1876

Portrait of George Washington Tryon (1838-1888), Circa 1860s. Creator: Franciss Keeler
Portrait of George Washington Tryon (1838-1888), Circa 1860s

Portrait of J. H. White, Between 1874 and 1881. Creator: J & W Vincent
Portrait of J.H. White, Between 1874 and 1881

Portrait of Unidentified Man, Circa 1860s. Creator: Frederick Gutekunst
Portrait of Unidentified Man, Circa 1860s

Portrait of Henry Gass (1835-1884) and Wife Emma Dibble, November 1880

Portrait of Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-1887), Between 1866 and 1869

Portrait of Henry Wood Elliott (1846-1930), 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Portrait of Henry Wood Elliott (1846-1930), 1864

Portrait of David Forbes (1828-1876), 1874. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Portrait of David Forbes (1828-1876), 1874

Portrait of John Symmes Pollock (1849-1924), 1881. Creator: George W. Davis
Portrait of John Symmes Pollock (1849-1924), 1881

Portrait of John Cummings, 1876. Creator: Centennial Photographic Company
Portrait of John Cummings, 1876

Portrait of Pierre Jean Edouard Desor (1811-1882), Before 1882. Creator: Bruder Freres
Portrait of Pierre Jean Edouard Desor (1811-1882), Before 1882

Portrait of Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896), Between 1864 and 1868

Portrait of James Willis Patterson (1823-1893), Before 1869

Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Between 1858 and 1869

Portrait of LaFayette Sabine Foster (1806-1880), Before 1869

Portrait of David Glasgow Farragut (1801-1870), Before 1870

Portrait of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), 1887. Creator: Bradys National Photographic
Portrait of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), 1887

Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), Before 1888. Creator: Mathew Brady
Portrait of Peter Parker (1804-1888), Before 1888

Portrait of John Strong Newberry (1822-1892), Between 1876 and 1887

Portrait of James Alfred Pearce (1805-1862), Before 1862. Creator: Edward Anthony
Portrait of James Alfred Pearce (1805-1862), Before 1862

Portrait of Jerome H. Kidder (1842-1889), 1877. Creator: Alman & Co
Portrait of Jerome H. Kidder (1842-1889), 1877

Portrait of George Washington Custis Lee (1832-1913), 1876. Creator: David H. Anderson
Portrait of George Washington Custis Lee (1832-1913), 1876

Portrait of Caroline Henry (1839-1920), Between 1860 and 1869. Daughter of Secretary Joseph Henry

Portrait of Gustavus Detlef Hinrichs (1836-1923), 1872. Creator: Isaac Augustus Wetherby
Portrait of Gustavus Detlef Hinrichs (1836-1923), 1872

Portrait of William Hinwood, Between 1864 and 1866. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William Hinwood, Between 1864 and 1866

Portrait of Jacob Schneck (1843-1906), 1877. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jacob Schneck (1843-1906), 1877

Portrait of Mary Anna Henry (1834-1903), Before 1882. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Mary Anna Henry (1834-1903), Before 1882. Daughter of Secretary Joseph Henry

Portrait of Thomas Oldham (1816-1878), Before 1876. Creator: Schwarzchild & Co
Portrait of Thomas Oldham (1816-1878), Before 1876

Portrait of Horace Greeley (1811-1872), 1869. Creator: Napoleon Sarony
Portrait of Horace Greeley (1811-1872), 1869

Portrait of Hubert Anson Newton (1830-1896), 1870-1877. Creator: Sarony & Co
Portrait of Hubert Anson Newton (1830-1896), 1870-1877

Portrait of Paulus Roetter (1806-1894), Before 1894. Creator: Halls Capitol Gallery
Portrait of Paulus Roetter (1806-1894), Before 1894

Portrait of Narciso Carbo y Aloy (1826-1890), Before 1881. Creator: Fotografia de Canto
Portrait of Narciso Carbo y Aloy (1826-1890), Before 1881

Group Portrait of Herman Henry Diebitsch Children - Emil, Josephine (Josie), and Henry, June 1873. [b. Josephine Cecilia Diebitsch (Josie, 10 yo), May 22, 1864, Forestville, Maryland; d

Portrait of John Maclean (1800-1886), Circa 1860s. Creator
Portrait of John Maclean (1800-1886), Circa 1860s

Portrait of John Peter Lesley (1819-1903), December 1875. Creator: Taylor & Brown
Portrait of John Peter Lesley (1819-1903), December 1875

Portrait of Angelo Sismonda (1807-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Michele Schemboche
Portrait of Angelo Sismonda (1807-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of William Cassady Cattell (1827-1898), 1876. Creator: Frederick Gutekunst
Portrait of William Cassady Cattell (1827-1898), 1876

A carte de visite photograph of Lewis Carroll inscribed on back for Agnes
986276 A carte de visite photograph of Lewis Carroll inscribed on back for Agnes, from Lewis Carroll, Oct. 15/ 78, c.1878 (photograph) by English School

A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite)
985677 A signed carte-de-visite photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 1861 (carte-de-visite) by Gardner, Alexander (1821-82); 9.4x6.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Unidentified man in top coat leaning against pillar, c. 1860-75 (albumen print)
3700802 Unidentified man in top coat leaning against pillar, c.1860-75 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 10x6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Angelina Fioretti, Italian ballerina of the Paris Opera (b / w photo)
6032058 Angelina Fioretti, Italian ballerina of the Paris Opera (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angelina Fioretti (1846-1879)

Portrait, King Milan Obrenovic of Serbia, with his son Alexander (b / w photo)
6030343 Portrait, King Milan Obrenovic of Serbia, with his son Alexander (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Milan Obrenovic of Serbia)

Portrait, Victoria, Princess Royal, who was married to Emperor Frederick III of Germany (b / w photo)
6030335 Portrait, Victoria, Princess Royal, who was married to Emperor Frederick III of Germany (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria)

Portrait, Alexandra of Denmark, married Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII (b / w photo)
6030349 Portrait, Alexandra of Denmark, married Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandra of Denmark)

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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.