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.
Subject: Louisiana
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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.
This document is a pre-printed certificate, issued in New Orleans on January 12, 1865, by Sigmund Loeb, a merchant. It certifies that the goods belonging to H. Frank can be transported, serving as a guarantee that the items are accurately represented on accompanying invoices. The certificate also includes a loyalty oath to the United States, affirming no aid or comfort has been given to the rebellion. The item is printed in orange and features three affixed US revenue stamps.
This is a United States citizenship certificate issued to Louis Gimbel by the Third District Court of New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 10, 1860. The document is officiated by Judge Louis Duvigneaud. The formal printed certificate features a prominent eagle emblem at the top center, "United States of America" and "STATE OF LOUISIANA" printed in ornate text. It includes a red wax seal near the bottom left and contains various handwritten annotations and signatures. The document is aged and shows signs of wear, with visible folds. 3.
A handwritten letter from Henry J. Foster, Provost Marshal of LaFourche Parish, Louisiana, to Lieutenant Russell, Deputy Provost Marshal in Assumption Parish, dated January 13, 1864. The letter instructs Russell to administer loyalty oaths and issue hunting permits to paroled prisoners, emphasizing the need for discretion. It also directs Russell to actively seek out \"jew pedlars\" and confiscate their property or stock upon discovery, noting that \"these jew pedlars want looking after very much.\" The document discusses legal cases to be brought before Judge Atocha and clarifies the powers of Provost Marshals regarding fines and imprisonment. The letter is on lined paper with a printed letterhead for the Provost Marshal's Office. 3.
A handwritten letter from Theodore Lilienthal in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 25, 1865, addressed to J. P. Van Nest in Mobile, Alabama. The letter offers photographic services, detailing prices at $12.50 per hundred pictures or 25 cents each, and notes that the pictures are "the best and are approved by the respective generals." The letter is written on lined paper in a cursive hand. It is accompanied by an addressed and stamped envelope, postmarked "T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, May 27 1865" and "New Orleans LA May 29 65." 3.
This issue of "The Daily Delta" newspaper, published on July 23, 1850, contains an article on page 2 titled "Jewish Synagogue." The article details the solemn ceremony of laying the cornerstone for the Shangarai Chasset synagogue, located on Rampart Street, near Conti Street in New Orleans. It notes that the synagogue will be under the pastoral charge of the Rev. J. K. Gutheim. The newspaper features a masthead with "THE Daily Delta." and an illustration depicting a river or harbor scene with boats and figures. 3.
A stereoscopic photograph showing a long wall of burial niches in the New St. Louis Cemetery on Esplanade Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The scene depicts numerous individual tomb compartments, some adorned with wreaths, under a tree-lined sky. The reverse side of the photograph features ornate Victorian-style typography advertising "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by "Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer."
This stereoscopic photograph, created by T. Lilienthal, captures a view of the Jockey Club House in New Orleans, Louisiana, which was also known as the Luling Mansion and later the Louisiana Jockey Club. The image features a large, multi-story building surrounded by dense trees and shrubs, with a winding pathway leading towards it. The reverse side of the card is adorned with ornate Victorian-style typography, including a cherub motif, advertising "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" and identifying "T. Lilienthal, Portrait & Landscape Photographer" at 121 Canal St., New Orleans. **3.
A stereoscopic photograph titled "New Orleans Scenery," captured and published by T. Lilienthal. The image depicts a street scene featuring buildings, trees, and decorative garden beds or planters with statuary. The reverse side lists numerous "New Orleans Views" available from Theo. Lilienthal, indicating a wide range of subjects photographed by the studio. The front includes the photographer's name and location (N. O., LA) printed vertically along the right edge.
The item is a stereoscopic photograph by T. Lilienthal, capturing a view of Howard Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870. The image features a large fountain in the foreground, with various monuments and structures visible in the background. The reverse side of the card is ornately decorated with Victorian-style lettering, identifying the item as part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans & Vicinity" by T. Lilienthal, a "Portrait & Landscape Photographer" located at 121 Canal St., New Orleans. 3.
A stereoscopic photograph by Theo. Lilienthal, produced in New Orleans during the late-1860s to early 1870s. The view depicts the equestrian Jackson Monument situated within Jackson Square. The reverse side features a decorative cherub logo and text indicating it is part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views New Orleans and Vicinity." The item is a sepia-toned stereoview, typical of 19th-century photography.
A stereoscopic photograph depicting the luxurious interior of the SS Great Republic's cabin. The image shows a long, grand hall with an arched ceiling, illuminated by multiple ornate chandeliers. Rows of elegant chairs and tables extend into the distance, suggesting a dining area or salon. The reverse side of the photograph features an ornate decorative frame with text identifying the photographer, Theo. Lilienthal, and stating "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans and Vicinity." The SS Great Republic was a sidewheel steamship, launched in 1866, and was the largest passenger liner on the US west coast, and the largest ship of any kind built in the United States for commercial purposes at that date.
This stereoscopic photograph presents a bird's-eye view of New Orleans, Louisiana, looking from St. Patrick's towards the river, with prominent buildings and the Hannah Sugar Refinery visible. The item is a stereoview, intended for three-dimensional viewing. The reverse side features an ornate, decorative border enclosing text that identifies the photographer, Theo. Lilienthal, and states it is part of a "Series of Stereoscopic Views of New Orleans and Vicinity." 3.