Subject: Cartes-de-visite

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Henry Benjamin Nones, Captain, in a navy captain's uniform. The photograph shows Nones in full standing view, holding his hat. The inscription indicates he commanded the cutter "Forward" during the Mexican and Civil Wars. His actions during the Mexican War included leading the naval assault on forts on the Alvarado River and a land assault at Tabasco. The photograph was likely taken in Albany, New York, circa 1860 by Churchill & Denison.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Moses Montefiore. The photograph shows a reproduction signature. The image dates to circa 1880. The photograph is housed in M/OOS Box 1, Folder 2.

A sepia-toned cartes-de-visite portrait photograph depicting Rabbi Abraham Sutro (1784-1869). Rabbi Sutro is shown from the waist up, with a long white beard, wearing a dark cap and a coat. He is adorned with a medal, signifying his membership in the Order of the Red Eagle, fourth class, awarded by Prussian King Frederick William IV. The reverse of the photograph features the photographer's mark, "PHOTOGRAPHIE vom B. WOHLMUTH MÜNSTER CLEMENSSTR. 117", surrounded by decorative flourishes, typical of studio photography of the period. The card itself shows signs of age, including wear and tear around the edges.

A sepia-toned cartes-de-visite (CDV) featuring a studio portrait of an unknown young woman, depicted seated and looking directly at the viewer. She is dressed in period attire, characteristic of the mid-19th century. The reverse side of the card features the ornate, florally decorated oval imprint of the photography studio, "Bergman & Flexner, Photographers, Bee-Hive Gallery, 94 West Main Street, Louisville, Ky." The borders of the card also exhibit a decorative, dashed line pattern.

A carte-de-visite featuring a sepia-toned photographic portrait of an unknown, bearded man. The man is depicted from the chest up, looking to his left, wearing a suit and bow tie. The reverse side of the card features an ornate, Victorian-style design for Bogardus & Bendann Brothers' Photographic and Portrait Galleries, located at No. 1153 Broadway, near 27th Street, New York. The design includes decorative borders, elegant typography, and a central emblem featuring a shield, musical instruments, floral elements, and radiating lines.

This item is a carte-de-visite, a popular photographic format from the late 19th century. The front features a portrait of a young man with a mustache, dressed in a dark suit and bow tie, looking slightly to the right. The reverse side is ornately designed with the business name "Bogardus & Bendann Brothers Photographic and Portrait Galleries" in decorative Victorian-style lettering, accompanied by a crest-like emblem surrounded by a sunburst design. The address "No 1153 Broadway near 27th street NEW YORK" is also prominently displayed.

A carte-de-visite studio portrait of a man, identified as Maurice Strakosch, presented in a bust-length pose with a mustache and a bow tie. The reverse of the card features the ornate design and branding of the photographer, Ch. Reutlinger, including their name, address (21 Boulevard Montmartre, Paris), a crest-like logo, and the phrases 'Déposé' and 'Garanti d'après nature.' Both the front and back of the photograph contain handwritten script.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Phinehas Willard, produced by E. A. Kusel of Oroville, California, likely in the 1870s. Willard, known for striking it rich in a gold mine near Oroville, is depicted from the waist up, seated, wearing a suit and bow tie. The photograph is a sepia-toned albumen print, characteristic of the Carte-de-visite format popular in the mid to late 19th century. The reverse side of the card features the photographer's imprint: 'E. A. KUSEL. MONTGOMERY STREET. Oroville.' **3.

A hand-tinted carte-de-visite photograph, likely taken between 1865 and 1870, by photographer E. A. Kusel in Oroville, California. The photograph depicts two young, unknown children standing side-by-side, with the boy on the left wearing a suit and the girl on the right in a pink dress and floral headpiece. The image exhibits a characteristic studio backdrop and lighting of the mid-19th century. The reverse side of the card features the photographer's imprint, "E. A. KUSEL, MONTGOMERY STREET, Oroville," centered in ornate typography. The hand-tinting provides color to the children's clothing and facial features, a common decorative practice for studio portraits of the era.

A carte-de-visite portrait photograph of David Levy Yulee (1810-1886), a prominent U.S. Senator from Florida and railroad developer. Yulee is shown standing in a dark suit with a bow tie, with his hand resting on a draped table. The photograph was taken from a negative by M. B. Brady and published by E. Anthony. The reverse side of the card includes printed details of the publisher and photographer, along with handwritten annotations identifying Yulee as a U.S. Senator and 'Railroad Promoter'. 3.

A sepia-toned cartes-de-visite photograph, approximately 1870, depicts an unknown couple. A bearded man in a suit is seated, resting his arm on a large fur throw. A woman in a striped dress with braided hair stands beside him, her hand also resting on the fur. The reverse of the card features an elaborate red and gold design with ornate Victorian-style scrollwork and lettering, prominently displaying "E. KLAUBER" in a decorative banner, a large stylized "K" monogram, and the address "COR. 3rd & JEFFERSON STS / LOUISVILLE KY." 3.

This cartes-de-visite features a portrait of an unknown man with a moustache, wearing a dapper suit and pocket square, typical of the Victorian era. The verso contains an elaborate advertisement for E. Klauber, Photographer, located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Third Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. The ad identifies Klauber as the 'SOLE LICENSEE for the Unchangeable Photograph, Patent Chromotypes, &c.' and is characterized by ornate Victorian-style lettering, decorative borders, and a prominent 'EK' monogram. 3.

This carte-de-visite features a portrait of Alice Oldham Beasley, produced by the Eureka Photograph Gallery I. G. Levy in San Francisco, circa 1871. The photographic card shows a waist-up portrait of a woman in period dress. The reverse side prominently displays the ornate Victorian-style lettering of the "Eureka Photograph Gallery I. G. Levy" with its address, and includes a note indicating that negatives were preserved for extra copies at reduced rates. The subject's name, "Alice Oldham Beasley," and the year "1871" are handwritten at the top of the reverse side. 3.

A black and white photographic portrait (carte-de-visite) of J. M. Levy, captured in a bust shot. Levy is depicted looking to the left, with her hair styled in ringlets on the sides and a small bow visible at her neck. The name "J. M. Levy" is handwritten in script below the portrait. The reverse side of the carte-de-visite features the imprint of the photographic studio, "Fredricks & Co., 179 Fifth Avenue, (Madison Square), New York," surrounded by decorative flourishes and ornate borders typical of the mid-19th century. This photograph is identified as Juliana M. Levy and is part of a collection of Levy family portraits. **3.

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite (CDV) showing a street view of the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum in Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1868. The photograph depicts a large, multi-story brick building with a cupola on the roof and a prominent entrance. A wooden fence runs along the front of the building, and a group of five men, dressed in suits and bowler hats, are visible standing near the fence. The item shows light toning and scratches, creasing to the top left corner, and some loss to the photograph at the lower left corner. A small hole is punched at the lower margin. 3.

This carte-de-visite features a studio portrait of two young boys, possibly twins, holding hands. They are dressed in dark, possibly military-style, outfits with decorative buttons and belts, and wear boots. The photograph was taken by I. G. Levy at the Eureka Photograph Gallery in San Francisco, California, circa 1870s. The reverse side of the carte-de-visite features the photographer's imprint with ornate Victorian-style lettering for "Eureka Photograph Gallery" and "I. G. Levy", along with the

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite portrait of Judah P. Benjamin, presented in a head-and-shoulders view. Benjamin is depicted with a beard and wearing a dark suit with a bow tie, facing forward with a slight smile. The item is a photograph mounted on cardstock, characteristic of the carte-de-visite format popular in the mid-19th century. The reverse side of the card contains handwritten text, including the name "Benjamin." Judah Philip Benjamin served as Attorney General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State for the Confederate States of America. He was the first Jewish-American to hold a cabinet position in American history and is often referred to as the “brains of the Confederacy” due to his close relationship with Jefferson Davis.

This item is a carte-de-visite featuring a photographic portrait of an unknown man, taken by Klauber & Campbell's Photographic Gallery in Louisville, Kentucky, circa 1863. The front of the card displays a bust portrait of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark coat and a bow tie. The verso (back) of the card contains a printed advertisement for "KLAUBER & CAMPBELL'S Photographic Gallery / Main St., 2 doors below 4th St. / LOUISVILLE, KY." The text is presented in a decorative, ornate Victorian-style typography, typical of the period for photographic studio branding.

A carte-de-visite photograph of an unknown man with a beard, facing right. He is dressed in a suit with a bow tie. The reverse of the card features an oval-shaped stamp with the business name "Klauber & Campbell's Photographic Gallery" and address "Main St. 2 doors below 4th, Louisville, KY". The front of the card bears a handwritten inscription, "Yours Truly Frank".

This album page features four individual carte-de-visite photographs of members of the Levy family. The top left photograph shows Mary E. Levy. The top right image depicts Charles S. Levy and Juliana M. Levy as young children. The bottom left photograph is of Juliana M. Levy at approximately 12 years of age, and the bottom right features Charles S. Levy at approximately 10 years of age. The page is designed with ornate decorative frames around each oval portrait, including intricate borders and central ornamental elements, typical of mid-19th century photographic album presentation. The photographs are part of a collection pertaining to a New York City family.

This carte-de-visite (CDV) features a sepia-toned photographic portrait of two young men, possibly miners, taken by Louis Heller in Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co., California. One man stands, holding a pocket pistol, while the other is seated. Both wear hats and attire typical of the late 19th century, suggesting a frontier or working-class context. The photograph is mounted on a card with a decorative border. The verso displays the photographer's imprint: "Louis Heller, Photographer, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co. Cal." in an ornate, Victorian-style typeface, indicating the studio location. **3.

A carte-de-visite portrait depicting Norval P. Harvey, age 3, photographed on July 29, 1866, by Louis Heller in Yreka, California. The image shows the young child standing on a cushioned stool, posed within a studio setting featuring a draped curtain background with tassels. The reverse side of the card identifies the photographer as Louis Heller of Yreka, California, and includes a handwritten inscription "Norval P. Harvey 3 years 29th July 1866."

This item consists of an album page featuring four individual cartes-de-visite portraits of members of the Levy family. The first image shows two oval-framed portraits: Ann Matilda Levy (identified as "mother," 1860) seated in a striped dress and bonnet, and Joseph Levy (identified as "Son of Adam Joseph & Ann Matilda Levy") standing against a studio backdrop. The second image displays two more portraits: a profile bust of Juliana M. Levy and another portrait of Ann Matilda Levy (identified as "Grandmother," 1856). The album page features decorative borders around the oval portrait frames, characteristic of mid-19th century photographic albums. 3.

CVD - Circa 1870 Man Holding Open Book by Philp & Solomons, 332 Penn Ave, Washington DC. ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE RED CROSS; Philp & Solomons (1859-1874) was a publishing and bookstore partnership in Washington, D.C. The partners were bookseller Franklin Philp (1826-1887), who handled visual materials, and Adolphus S. Solomons (1826-1910), who had responsibility for the textual materials. Solomons helped to establish the American Red Cross and was the founder of the Jewish Protectory and Aid Society and the Russian Jews Immigration Aid Society. Philp was born in England and entertained visiting English celebrities at his home in Washington. According to one report, Philp overdrew the partnership account by $90,000 and left Solomons greatly embarrassed. Philp later became notorious for embezzling funds from his position as a clerk to the naval pay inspector at San Francisco, California.

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite (CDV) featuring a formal studio portrait of Francis Lieber. Lieber is depicted standing, wearing a dark suit and bow tie, with his right hand tucked into his waistcoat and his left hand resting on the back of a chair. The photograph is mounted on cardstock, typical of mid-19th century studio portraiture. The reverse side features handwritten annotations identifying the subject as "Francis Lieber" and mentioning his role as a "History Prof Col. U" and involvement "on Prep. Com. 1864 against secession." The photographer's imprint, "Rockwood, Photographer, 839 Broadway, N. Y.", is also printed on the back. 3.

This carte-de-visite features an engraving titled "Synagogue, Cor. Broadway & 6th Street," depicting the early Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom building in Louisville, Kentucky. The ornate synagogue, built in an Orientalist style with twin towers topped by tall domes and a Torah Ark with a horseshoe arch, is shown amidst trees. People are depicted walking on sidewalks, and a horse-drawn carriage and a man pushing a cart are visible in the street. This pictorial image is a mid-19th century engraving mounted on a period card. 3.

A carte-de-visite (CDV) featuring a bust portrait of an unknown man, possibly a Union Civil War soldier. The verso displays an elaborate back stamp of T. Lilienthal's Photographic Establishment at 102 Poydras St., New Orleans. The design includes a detailed illustration of the multi-story storefront with people visible, and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. 3.

This item is a carte-de-visite photograph depicting an unknown woman in full dress, standing beside an ornate chair. The reverse side of the photograph identifies the photographer as T. Lilienthal, located at 102 Poydras, New Orleans. Cartes-de-visite were a popular format for portrait photography in the mid-19th century.

Pair of sepia-toned oval cartes-de-visite portraits of Leopold and Mrs. Sulzberger. Photographs taken circa 1865 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicts a Cooper and Levy delivery cart, pulled by two horses, with a man standing beside it. The cart is visibly labeled "COOPER AND LEVY" and "104 & 106 First Ave Seattle." The reverse side of the photograph features the imprint of the photographer, "J. C. JUDKINS, PHOTOGRAPHER," indicating their location at "Concord and University Sts., Seattle - Wash." The image captures a moment in late 19th-century urban commerce, showcasing a common mode of delivery for a mercantile business.

A carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph titled "Synagogue, Hanover Street" on the mount recto. The image depicts an outdoor view of the facade of the synagogue building on Hanover Street in Baltimore, featuring a prominent portico. The verso of the mount includes the photographer's imprint, "D. R. Stiltz & Co., View Photographers, Office at Butler, Perrigo & Way's, 168 W. Baltimore St., Up Stairs," and a copyright statement: "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, by D. R. Stiltz & Co., in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Maryland." A pencil inscription on the verso notes that "Henrietta Szold's father was rabbi of this synagogue 'Hanover St. Synagogue'." This building was the early home of Temple Oheb Shalom, founded in 1853, and was later renovated in 1870.

This Carte de Visite, attributed to photographer Isaac Almstaedt, captures a quiet town street scene. The sepia-toned photograph features a dirt road leading into the distance, flanked by mature trees and fencing. On the right side, a substantial brick building with a gabled roof is visible behind a white picket fence, suggesting a residential or institutional structure. The overall composition provides a glimpse into a late 19th-century landscape, possibly of Staten Island.