Carte De Visite Collection (page 4)

Portrait of Robert Kennicott (1835-1866), Before 1866. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Robert Kennicott (1835-1866), Before 1866

Portrait of Charles Rau (1826-1887), Before 1887. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles Rau (1826-1887), Before 1887

Portrait of General Montgomery C. Meigs (1816-1892), Before 1892. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of General Montgomery C. Meigs (1816-1892), Before 1892. In uniform

Portrait of Henry Ulke (1821-1910), Circa 1860s / 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Henry Ulke (1821-1910), Circa 1860s/1870s

Portrait of Luke Potter Poland (1815-1887), Before 1887. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Luke Potter Poland (1815-1887), Before 1887

Portrait of Jerome H. Kidder (1842-1889), Before 1889. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Jerome H. Kidder (1842-1889), Before 1889

Portrait of Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), Before 1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), Before 1875

Portrait of George Washington McCrary (1835-1890), Before 1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of George Washington McCrary (1835-1890), Before 1875

Portrait of Dr. R. B. Hitz, Circa 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dr. R.B. Hitz, Circa 1860s

Portrait of Dr. Jackson, Before 1900. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dr. Jackson, Before 1900

Portrait of Edwin McMasters Stanton (1814-1869), Before 1869. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Edwin McMasters Stanton (1814-1869), Before 1869. Engraving

Portrait of Dr. G. Demailque, Before 1876. Creator: LH Zeyen
Portrait of Dr. G. Demailque, Before 1876

Portrait of Caroline Henry (1839-1920) and Mary Anna Henry (1834-1903), Circa 1860s. Daughters of Secretary Joseph Henry

Portrait of Charles Abiathar White (1826-1910), 1868. Creator: Isaac Augustus Wetherby
Portrait of Charles Abiathar White (1826-1910), 1868

Portrait of Henry James Hungerford (circa 1808-1835), Undated (photographed 1880s). Silhouette portrait of Henry James Hungerford (also known as Henry James Dickinson and Baron Henri de la Batut)

Portrait of Thomas Hill (1818-1891), 1867. Creator: John Adams Whipple
Portrait of Thomas Hill (1818-1891), 1867

Portrait of George Brown Goode (1851-1896), Between 1866 and 1870. While a student at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut

Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of Oliver Wolcott Gibbs (1822-1908), Between 1870 and 1873

Portrait of Dr. John Maynard Woodworth (1837-1879), Before 1879. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dr. John Maynard Woodworth (1837-1879), Before 1879

Portrait of Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), January 4, 1870. Creator: Upson & Simson
Portrait of Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), January 4, 1870

Portrait of Charles Anthony Schott (1826-1901), Before 1901. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles Anthony Schott (1826-1901), Before 1901

Portrait of Richard Wallach (1816-1881), Before 1881. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Richard Wallach (1816-1881), Before 1881

Portrait of John Daniel Runkle (1822-1902), Between 1865 and 1873

Portrait of Dr. Charles Mayer Wetherill (1825-1871), 1864

Portrait of Philip Reese Uhler (1835-1913), Circa 1860s. Creator: Thomas P Varley
Portrait of Philip Reese Uhler (1835-1913), Circa 1860s

Portrait of Arthur Williams Wright (1836-1915), Before 1900. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Arthur Williams Wright (1836-1915), Before 1900

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Wade (1800-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Wade (1800-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of Benjamin Silliman, Jr. (1816-1885), Before 1885. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Benjamin Silliman, Jr. (1816-1885), Before 1885

Portrait of Arthur Carl Victor Schott (1814-1875), Before 1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Arthur Carl Victor Schott (1814-1875), Before 1875

Portrait of Louis Francois de Pourtales (1824-1880), Before 1880. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Louis Francois de Pourtales (1824-1880), Before 1880

Portrait of John Strong Newberry (1822-1892), Before 1887. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of John Strong Newberry (1822-1892), Before 1887

Portrait of Edward McPherson (1830-1895), Circa 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Edward McPherson (1830-1895), Circa 1860s

Group Portrait of Megatherium Club, Circa 1862-1863. Creator: Unknown
Group Portrait of Megatherium Club, Circa 1862-1863. These four young naturalists lived in the Smithsonian Institution Building, or Castle

Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878 (received 1882). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Joseph Henry (1797-1878), Before 1878 (received 1882)

Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Circa 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles Devens (1820-1891), Circa 1860s. Major General Charles Devens of 3rd Massachusetts Rifles Battalion and 15th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment in uniform

Portrait of Robert Ridgway (1850-1929), April 1873. Creator: Ulke Bros
Portrait of Robert Ridgway (1850-1929), April 1873

Portrait of Townend Glover (1813-1883), 1873. Creator: Ulke Bros
Portrait of Townend Glover (1813-1883), 1873

Portrait of Ezra Cornell (1807-1874), 1869. Creator: Tolles & Seely
Portrait of Ezra Cornell (1807-1874), 1869

Portrait of William More Gabb (1839-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William More Gabb (1839-1878), Before 1878

Portrait of Mordecai Cubitt Cooke (1825-1914), 1873. Creator: J Stegmann
Portrait of Mordecai Cubitt Cooke (1825-1914), 1873

Portrait of Mr. Carpenter, age 80, Before 1900. Creator: Edwin S. Sterry
Portrait of Mr. Carpenter, age 80, Before 1900

Portrait of John Wanamaker (1838-1922), Between 1864 and 1866. Creator: Charles H Spieler
Portrait of John Wanamaker (1838-1922), Between 1864 and 1866

Portrait of George Benjamin Chittenden (1849-1939), Circa 1874-1875. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of George Benjamin Chittenden (1849-1939), Circa 1874-1875

Portrait of Lucius Eugene Chittenden (1824-1900), Circa 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lucius Eugene Chittenden (1824-1900), Circa 1860s

Portrait of Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), Before 1874. Creator: Andrew Simson
Portrait of Millard Fillmore (1800-1874), Before 1874

Portrait of Edward Palmer (1829-1911), 1868-1869. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Portrait of Edward Palmer (1829-1911), 1868-1869

Portrait of Gerry Whiting Hazleton (1829-1920), 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.