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Cabinet Photograph of a Lady; Edward Klauber, Photographer and Art Dealer, Louisville, KentuckyCabinet Photograph of a Lady; Edward Klauber, Photographer and Art Dealer, Louisville, Kentucky

Cabinet photograph of an unidentified lady. The verso features a full advertisement for E. Klauber, photographer and art dealer, located at 332 4th Ave, Louisville, KY. Additional information on the verso notes that Edward Klauber came to Louisville in 1853 and was buried in The Temple Cemetery. A memorial from Cong. Adath Israel mentions Klauber's service as a trustee for over five decades. The photograph is dated circa 1890.

Cabinet Photograph of Adolph Klauber Jr.Cabinet Photograph of Adolph Klauber Jr.

Cabinet photograph of Adolph Klauber Jr., taken by Star Gallery in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1885. The photograph is from the collection of Judaica Americana. Adolph Klauber Jr. was the son of Adolph Klauber Sr. and nephew of E. Klauber, who moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1853. Adolph Klauber Jr. is buried in The Temple Cemetery. He was a trustee of Cong. Adath Israel for over five decades. This should not be confused with the theatrical producer Adolph Klauber of Louisville, KY. Adolph Klauber (1879-1933) was an American drama critic and theatrical producer born in Louisville, Kentucky to Edward and Caroline Brahms Klauber. He worked for the New York Commercial Advertiser, New York Tribune, and the New York Times as a drama critic. He married actress and playwright Jane Cowl and worked with Archibald and Edgar Selwyn of Goldwyn Pictures.

Cabinet Photograph of Albert Jacob CardozoCabinet Photograph of Albert Jacob Cardozo

Cabinet photograph of Albert Jacob Cardozo (1828-1885), the first Jewish judge elected to the Supreme Court of New York. The photograph is undated, but given Cardozo's tenure on the court (1864-1872) and his death in 1885, it likely dates from sometime between those years. The image shows Cardozo in formal attire.

Cabinet Photograph of Arthur Levy, Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, VirginiaCabinet Photograph of Arthur Levy, Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Virginia

Cabinet photograph of Arthur Levy, a cadet at the Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia. The photograph is dated circa 1885. The reverse of the photograph bears the inscription "Respectfully yours, Arthur Levy". Benjamin Ami Blakemore, active 1872-1932, is the photographer. Arthur Levy is likely the son of Ezekiel Jacob Levy (1833-1908), a captain in the Confederacy and a member of a Richmond, Virginia Jewish family.

Cabinet Photograph: Mule and Colt Owned by A. Levy, Walsenburg, ColoradoCabinet Photograph: Mule and Colt Owned by A. Levy, Walsenburg, Colorado

Cabinet photograph depicting a mule and colt in a paddock, with a partially obscured man visible. The image is captioned "Mule and colt owned by A. Levy, Walsenburg, Colo." The photographer's credit, "Bunker - Walsenburg, Colorado," is stamped on the front. A pencil inscription on the back reads "Claude and the mule with her colt." The photograph is undated, but likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century.

Cabinet Photographs of an Unknown Jewish Man: Wendel Photographic Art Studio, New York, NYCabinet Photographs of an Unknown Jewish Man: Wendel Photographic Art Studio, New York, NY

Two cabinet photographs depicting the same, well-dressed Jewish man at different life stages. The first shows a bust portrait of the man in his early forties, while the second shows him seated, holding a book, in his early fifties. Both images are marked on the back with "WENDEL SUCCESSOR TO NEWMAN..13 AVE. A, NYC." The photographs are undated but are presumed to be from circa 1885 based on photographic style and studio information. These photographs are part of the E Collection.

Levy Family and New Orleans Photographers: Carte-de-Visite Photographs, circa 1860sLevy Family and New Orleans Photographers: Carte-de-Visite Photographs, circa 1860s

Leather-bound album containing a dozen or more cabinet cards and carte-de-visites (CDVs), predominantly from the 1860s, featuring the Levy family and photographs by prominent New Orleans photographers. The album includes images with New Orleans backstamps (many from Jewish photographers), photographs from Germany and Texas, and inscriptions indicating a presentation in New Orleans in 1865. The album contains biographical notes on several photographers, including S. Moses & Sons and Edward Jacobs.

Photograph - J. Haas, St. Louis, Missouri, Circa 1890sPhotograph - J. Haas, St. Louis, Missouri, Circa 1890s

This cabinet card features a portrait of an infant baby dressed in a long, elaborate white christening gown, seated against a dark, patterned backdrop. The photograph is mounted on a stiff cardboard card typical of the late 19th century, featuring the photographer's name, "J. Haas," in ornate script on the lower left, along with the address "7117 So. Broadway, St. Louis." **3.

Trade Card for M. Cohen's Cigars and CherootsTrade Card for M. Cohen's Cigars and Cheroots

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's Cigars and Cheroots. The card features a cabinet card (CDV) image of President James G. Blaine. This card may be a national tobacco card insert. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a woman in a seated position, likely holding a cigarette, with a dark background. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: J. R. Seligman & Co., General Merchandise, Galveston, TexasTrade Card: J. R. Seligman & Co., General Merchandise, Galveston, Texas

This trade card, issued by J. R. Seligman & Co. of Galveston, Texas, is a cabinet card commemorating the nation's Semi-Centennial in 1876. The front of the card displays a photographic image of a collection of portraits of U.S. presidents. The style of photography suggests a studio portrait. The image is likely to be a selection of images of past presidents. The back of the card includes the business name, address (N.E. corner 21st & Market Street), and description: "Semi-Centennial Souvenir."