Stunning and unusual, with a showy late Victorian performer's sequins and developed in frame. Found in a late 19thc photographer's estate, likely abandoned for the dew drops at one elbow. Measures 8 x 10", cast...
Intimate space, though a decidedly uneasy mood and doe eyes are especially haunting. One can only speculate as to the circumstance, but her dress is highly unusual for the period. Warm silver tones are sharper...
Canvas back drop and wood floor, perhaps a traveling photo wagon? Seated just below the edge of the hanging American flag. Beautiful and tonal sepia. Measures 3.5 x 5.5”, very good condition with thumb crease...
EARLY jerseys, padded pants, black stockings and victorian heeled shoes. Hair tucked under men’s caps, all maverick for their time. Measures 3.5 x 5.5” with thumb creases and minor soiling at edges. Identified on reverse....
Incongruous and LOVELY. Well dressed and appointed home, showing off two live rattlesnakes (one head in her slender fingers). Measures 3 3/8 x 5 3/8”, sepia with development marks (lines) in the negative and light...
Remarkable for the time. Celebrating higher education with a loyal dog at her feet, both historically very male portrait tropes. Real photo postcard measures 3.5 x 5.5”, heavy development reads warm and mottled. Signed Meadville...
There is nothing romantic here, she is resigned to a client or a madam behind this camera. Sitting slumped and disinterested, cheap night gown with straps pulled down and black stockings rolled to bare her...