Carte De Visite Collection (page 12)

Cabinet card of Sarah Ann Blunt Crozley, November 1884. Creator: Carter
Crozley faces center left. She wears a tignon and capelet. Text on the bottom of the photograph reads: [Carter / Worcester. Mass.]

Cabinet card of Col. Charles Young as a cadet at West Point, 1889. Creator: Pach Bros
A large sepia-toned cabinet card of Charles Young (1864-1922) as a cadet at West Point. He was the third African-American graduate of the United States Military Academy, the first black U.S

Carte-de-visite portrait of Walter W. Johnson, 1868. Creator: Henry Ulke
Carte-de-visite of Walter W. Johnson shown in half portrait. Johnson was and American civil engineer, explorer, surveyor, and teacher of freedmen

Carte-de-visite portrait of Carrie N. Lacy, 1865. Creator: Henry Ulke
Carte-de-visite of Caroline " Carrie" N. Lacy shown in full portrait. Lacy stands with her body facing one quarter to her right but her face is turned straight to the camera

Carte-de-visite of a sailor named Jim, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
An African American sailor standing with his right hand resting on a small pillar. His left hand is resting on his hip and his left arm is bent at the elbow

Carte-de-visite portrait of Willy Hall, ca. 1860. Creator: Unknown
Carte-de-visite of William Woodhull " Willy" Hall in full-length standing portrait. Hall wears a round-brimmed hat with a feather and buckle on the front of the band

Carte-de-visite portrait of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, 1861. Creator: Mathew Brady
Carte-de-visite of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth shown in three-quarter portrait. Ellsworth stands facing the camera with his right hand in his trouser pocket

Photograph of a man wearing a suit and necktie, 1890s. Creator: Unknown
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of an African-American man in a dark colored suit with a necktie loosely tied around his neck. He has a mustache

Cabinet card of an unidentified woman photographed by J. P. Ball & Son, 1887-1900
A black-and-white photograph of an unidentified African-American woman photographed at the J. P. Ball & Son studio in Helena, Montana

Photograph of a man wearing a dark colored suit with a pocket watch in his vest
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a man wearing a dark colored jacket, vest and necktie. He has a mustache and a pocket watch chain is visible

Cabinet card of an unidentified member of the Vass family, 1880-1917
A black and white photograph portrait of a woman with long hair tied back with curls placed over her right shoulder. She is wearing a dark gown with puff sleeves and a white, lace neck ruffle

Carte-de-visite of an unidentified Union soldier, 1862-1884. Creator: Henry C. Cushing
A reddish-brown photograph of an unidentified African-American Union soldier posed in a photographers studio. The man is standing slightly off-center

Carte-de-visite portrait of Samuel Ely, 1862-1869. Creator: Henry C. Phillips
Carte-de-visite of Samuel Ely shown in three-quarter portrait. [After his civil war service he did farming and worked as a trader at the Oteo Agency

Photograph of an African-American couple standing behind a chair, ca. 1890
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a woman and man in formal dress standing next to a chair. The woman is wearing a dark colored skirt, top and dark fingerless gloves

Carte-de-visite of Thomas Wiggins, also known as Blind Tom, ca. 1870. Creator: WL Germon
A yellowish brown albumen print cartes-de-visite photograph of African-American musical prodigy Thomas Wiggins (1849-1908), one of the best-known American performing pianists of the 19th century

Photograph of a man in a suit, vest and necktie, 1880s - 1900. Creator: J. W. Taylor
A black-and-white cabinet card portrait of an African-American man in a dark colored suit, vest and necktie. He is looking directly at the camera and has a mustache

Carte-de-visite portrait of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren, 1880-1883. Creator: Unknown
Carte-de-visite of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren shown in full portrait. Both are standing and facing slightly toward each other looking off frame

Carte-de-visite of the Jubilee Singers, 1872; printed later. Creator: James Wallace Black
The Fisk University Jubilee Singers, with all nine members present. On the back, the photo reads " American Missionary Association

Carte-de-visite portrait of John W. Menard, 1868-1870. Creator: William H. Leeson
Carte-de-visite of John W. Menard, the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives. Menards body is turned nearly in profile with his left side foremost

Carte de visite of Sgt. Jacob Johns (19th USCT), 1864-1867. Creator: Unknown
This carte-de-visite has a photographic print depicting Sergeant Jacob Johns seated, facing the viewer with his gloved hands resting on his lap

Carte-de-visite of a young woman and two children, 1864 - 1866
Carte-de-visite of a young African-American woman and two children. The woman is pictured seated in the center of the image, flanked by two young girls standing next to her

Carte-de-visite portrait of Sally Cadwallader Ely, 1862-1869. Creator: Henry C. Phillips
Carte-de-visite of Sarah " Sally" Cadwallader Ely shown in three-quarter length portrait. [Ely taught at Camp Todd and Camp Rucker, freedmens villages in Virginia, outside the Washington

Cabinet card of Gideon Welles, 1860-1878. Creator: Mathew Brady
This cabinet card depicts Gideon Welles on a Mathew Brady mount. Welles (1802-1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869

Tintype Photograph of Gustave Young (1827-1895), American, Springfield, Massachusetts, ca. 1860

A Young cricketer preparing to bowl
A young bowler, Master Charles Beck, preparing to deliver a wicked off-break... circa 1880

[Carte-de-visite Album of Collaged Portraits], 1850s-90s. Creator: Unknown
[Carte-de-visite Album of Collaged Portraits], 1850s-90s

Louis Leloir, 1860s. Creator: L. Severin
Louis Leloir, 1860s

[Jozef Israels], 1860s. Creator: Willem Frederik Vinkenbos
[Jozef Israels], 1860s

William Jacob Hays, Sr. 1860s. Creator: Whitney & Paradise
William Jacob Hays, Sr. 1860s

[Alexander Calame], 1860s. Creator: Francois Vuagnat
[Alexander Calame], 1860s

A. H. Wenzler, 1860s. Creator: Maurice Stadtfeld
A.H. Wenzler, 1860s

George Augustus Baker, 1860s. Creator: Maurice Stadtfeld
George Augustus Baker, 1860s

William John Hennessy, 1860s. Creator: Maurice Stadtfeld
William John Hennessy, 1860s

[Oskar Begas], before 1883. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Oskar Begas], before 1883

Carl Becker, 1860s. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
Carl Becker, 1860s

[Unknown Subject], after 1867. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Unknown Subject], after 1867

Gustav Karl Ludwig Richter, after 1867. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
Gustav Karl Ludwig Richter, after 1867

[Bildhauer Wolff], after 1867. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Bildhauer Wolff], after 1867

[Ludwig Johann Passini], after 1867. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Ludwig Johann Passini], after 1867

[Karl Heffeck], 1860s. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Karl Heffeck], 1860s

[Charles Mandel], after 1867. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Charles Mandel], after 1867

[Paul Friedrich Meyerheim], after 1867. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Paul Friedrich Meyerheim], after 1867

Oscar Wilde, 1882. Creator: Napoleon Sarony
Oscar Wilde, 1882

Eugene Benson, 1860s. Creator: Maurice Stadtfeld
Eugene Benson, 1860s

Morrell, 1860s. Creator: Maurice Stadtfeld
Morrell, 1860s

[Wilhelm Amberg], 1860s. Creator: Loescher & Petsch
[Wilhelm Amberg], 1860s

[Edward Alfred Goodall], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
[Edward Alfred Goodall], 1860s

[William Harvey], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
[William Harvey], 1860s

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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.