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Albumen Photograph of Phineas Moses, Cincinnati, Ohio Albumen Photograph of Phineas Moses, Cincinnati, Ohio

Mounted albumen photograph of Phineas Moses (1798-1895), a Jewish pioneer in Cincinnati, Ohio. Taken by Cincinnati photographer James Landy. The photograph measures 145x95 mm (overall 200x245 mm) and is from the book *Cincinnati past and present, or, its industrial history as exhibited in the life-labors of its leading men*, published by Elm Street Printing Co. in Cincinnati in 1872. The photograph is in very good condition.

Cabinet Card Photograph of Dr. Abel Lane, Mohel, Chicago, Illinois Cabinet Card Photograph of Dr. Abel Lane, Mohel, Chicago, Illinois

Cabinet card photograph of Dr. Abel Lane, identified as a Mohel, at his office at 64 Loytle Street, Chicago, Illinois. The photograph, taken circa 1885, is a studio portrait and may be an advertisement for Scholl Studio, Chicago.

Cabinet Card Photograph of Moses Levi by F. Gutekunst, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1880 Cabinet Card Photograph of Moses Levi by F. Gutekunst, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1880

Cabinet card photograph of Moses Levi, taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1880 by Frederick Gutekunst. The photograph depicts Levi in formal attire, possibly taken around the time of his 1879 election to City Council. Two duplicate photographs are included.

Cabinet Photograph of a Lady; Edward Klauber, Photographer and Art Dealer, Louisville, Kentucky Cabinet 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 a Man in a Skullcap, Newman Photographic Art Studio, New York, New York Cabinet Photograph of a Man in a Skullcap, Newman Photographic Art Studio, New York, New York

Cabinet photograph depicting a well-dressed Jewish man wearing a skullcap, seated in a chair and holding a piece of paper. The image was taken at the Newman Photographic Art Studio, located at 13 Avenue A, New York City. The photograph is undated, but is estimated to be circa 1885.

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 General Grant's Tomb Cabinet Photograph of General Grant's Tomb

Cabinet photograph of General Ulysses S. Grant's tomb, taken by David Nunes Carvalho shortly after the interment on August 8, 1885. The photograph measures 16.5 cm x 10.8 cm and shows a crack at the left upper edge.

Cabinet Photograph of L.J. Levisohn, Portland, Oregon, October 1886 Cabinet Photograph of L.J. Levisohn, Portland, Oregon, October 1886

Cabinet photograph of L.J. Levisohn (possibly Lewisohn), taken in Portland, Oregon in October 1886. The photograph is inscribed on the back: "Dedicated to my friend Messrs. S. Solis Cohen by L.J. Levisohn (Lewisohn?) born in Hamburg, Germany, July 1818…photographed in Portland, Oregon///Oct. 1886." The sitter appears to be a distinguished man of approximately 68 years of age.

Cabinet Photograph of Levy Sisters with Newsboy, New York, New York Cabinet Photograph of Levy Sisters with Newsboy, New York, New York

Cabinet photograph depicting the Levy Sisters and a newsboy in New York, New York. The photograph appears to be a color image showing well-dressed sisters in tights. Date of creation is estimated to be around 1890.

Cabinet Photograph: Woman in Hat, Fur, and Gloves, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1890 Cabinet Photograph: Woman in Hat, Fur, and Gloves, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1890

Cabinet photograph of a woman wearing a hat, fur, and gloves. The photograph was taken by Cohen, located at 439 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1890. The photograph measures 4 1/4" wide x 6 1/2" tall and is mounted on dark gray.

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

Carte de Visite Photograph of August Belmont Carte de Visite Photograph of August Belmont

Vintage carte de visite photograph of August Belmont, taken by Brady in New York, circa 1865. The photograph is accompanied by a signed note: "Compliments of A. Belmont." August Belmont (1816-1890) was a German-born American banker, diplomat, and political leader.

Carte de Visite Photograph of Shelly Rosebaum, Bonham, Texas, 1889 Carte de Visite Photograph of Shelly Rosebaum, Bonham, Texas, 1889

Carte de visite (CDV) photograph of Shelly Rosebaum. The photograph was taken in Bonham, Texas in 1889 by Marable & Pate. The image shows a portrait of Shelly Rosebaum.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Bearded Man; Bachrach & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Bearded Man; Bachrach & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a man with a beard. The back of the photograph features a full advertisement for Bachrach Brothers, located at the southeast corner of Eutaw and Lexington Streets in Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is undated, but based on the business's history, it likely dates from between 1868 and the early 20th century.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Gentleman; Moses & Piffet, New Orleans, Louisiana Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Gentleman; Moses & Piffet, New Orleans, Louisiana

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a gentleman. The back of the photograph features an advertisement for Moses & Piffet, successors to E. Jacobs, located at 93 Camp Street, New Orleans. Edward Jacobs sold his studio to Moses & Piffet on August 24, 1864, having opened his studio in 1844, one of the earliest in New Orleans. The photograph is undated, but based on the advertisement, it was likely taken after August 24, 1864.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of a Man in Odd Fellows Garb by Edward Abraham Kusel, Oroville, California Carte-de-visite Photograph of a Man in Odd Fellows Garb by Edward Abraham Kusel, Oroville, California

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a man in Odd Fellows regalia, taken by Edward Abraham Kusel in Oroville, California, during the 1870s. The photographer, Edward Abraham Kusel, was an active member of the Odd Fellows. The photograph's reverse side is inscribed: 'E. A. Kusel, Montgomery St., Oroville.' Kusel was a pioneer Jewish settler in northern California's gold country, known for his contributions as a merchant, photographer, and community leader. He imported one of the first sewing machines into California and was instrumental in developing scientifically-based photography methods.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Woman by Benjamin Oppenheimer, Trenton, Tennessee Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Woman by Benjamin Oppenheimer, Trenton, Tennessee

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a woman, taken by Benjamin Oppenheimer in Trenton, Tennessee, circa 1880. Oppenheimer operated a photography studio in Mobile, Alabama during the Civil War, where he photographed military subjects.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of a Woman; Israel & Co., Baltimore, Maryland Carte-de-visite Photograph of a Woman; Israel & Co., Baltimore, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a woman standing. The reverse of the photograph features a full advertisement for Israel & Co., located at 125 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is undated.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Girl; Bachrach & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Girl; Bachrach & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young girl, taken by Bachrach & Bro. in Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is undated, but based on the style, it is likely from the late 19th century.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Man by Bendann Brothers, Baltimore, Maryland Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Man by Bendann Brothers, Baltimore, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young man. The photograph is attributed to Bendann Brothers, located at 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph shows a young man in a formal pose against a backdrop suggesting a professional studio setting. The image shows the studio information: "207 Baltimore Street....BENDANN BROTHERS....Baltimore, Maryland". The exact date is unknown, though the image is likely from the period when the Bendann Brothers were actively operating their studio, which was before 1872. The Bendann brothers were known for their artistic approach to photography, creating elegant backgrounds for their sitters. They also developed and sold backgrounds to other studios.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Man; Bachrach & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Man; Bachrach & Bro., Baltimore, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young man with a handlebar mustache. The photograph was taken by Bachrach & Bro. in Baltimore, Maryland. The exact date is unknown, but based on photographic style, it's estimated to be around 1890.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Man: Walenski & Lazerus Studio, St. Paul, Minnesota Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Man: Walenski & Lazerus Studio, St. Paul, Minnesota

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young man in a studio setting. The back of the photograph indicates it was taken by Walenski & Lazerus, located at 81 E. 7th St., St. Paul, Minnesota. A large U.S. flag is visible in the background. The photograph dates from between 1890 and 1900.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Naval Officer at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland Carte-de-Visite Photograph of a Young Naval Officer at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young man in naval uniform at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The photograph is attributed to D. Bachrach, whose main studio was in Baltimore. The date is unknown.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Adah Isaacs Menken as Mazeppa Carte-de-visite Photograph of Adah Isaacs Menken as Mazeppa

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Adah Isaacs Menken as Mazeppa. The photograph was taken by Charles D. Fredricks & Co. in New York, New York, in 1863.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Baron James Mayer Rothschild Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Baron James Mayer Rothschild

Carte-de-visite photograph of Baron James Mayer Rothschild, taken by Disderi & Co. in Paris, France. The photograph is undated, but based on Rothschild's lifespan (1792-1868), it is likely from the mid-19th century.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Ernestine L. Rose Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Ernestine L. Rose

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Ernestine Louise Rose (1810-1892), a prominent American suffragist, abolitionist, and freethinker. The photograph, likely dating from 1868-1869, was taken by F. C. Birtles in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It may be a reproduction of an earlier image, not a photograph taken from life.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Felix Mendelssohn Carte-de-visite Photograph of Felix Mendelssohn

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Felix Mendelssohn. From the series "Portraits of Musical Celebrities," No. 7. Published by G.D. Russell & Company, 126 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. Undated, but likely circa 1875 based on the collection date. The photograph is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 2.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Hannah Blanche Liebman Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Hannah Blanche Liebman

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Hannah Blanche Liebman, taken by Schreiber & Son at 818 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Hattie E. Liebman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Hattie E. Liebman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Hattie E. Liebman. The photograph was taken in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Frederick Gutekunst. The photograph is undated, but likely dates from circa 1870 based on photographic style and the photographer's career.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Isaac Leeser: 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Isaac Leeser: 207 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph. The reverse of the photograph is inscribed "PROPERTY OF MRS. CHAS. P. HOFFMAN." The photographer is credited as Bendann Bros., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Baltimore, Maryland. The subject of the photograph is Isaac Leeser. The image is dated circa 1860.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Judah P. Benjamin in London, England Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Judah P. Benjamin in London, England

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Judah Philip Benjamin, showing a three-quarters view of him wearing a barrister's wig and robes. The photograph is signed by Benjamin and dates from circa 1875. It depicts Benjamin after his flight to England following the defeat of the Confederacy, where he became a noted lawyer. This is a rare CDV.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Judah Philip Benjamin Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Judah Philip Benjamin

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Judah Philip Benjamin. The photograph is described as "taken from life and very scarce."

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Leon Liebman by Newell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carte-de-visite Photograph of Leon Liebman by Newell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a dark-haired man with a mustache, possibly Leon Liebman, posed with books. The photograph was taken by Newell at 724 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated, but the style suggests a date around 1880.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Ludwig Lehman, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870 Carte-de-visite Photograph of Ludwig Lehman, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Ludwig Lehman, taken by B. & G. Moses in New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1870. The back of the photograph features a full advertisement for B. & G. Moses. The Moses family were prominent New Orleans photographers, with a history spanning three generations.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman, identified as the mother of L. Liebman. The photograph was taken by Wenderoth & Taylor, located at 912, 914, & 916 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated but is from the collection's estimated date range of 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Moses Montefiore Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Moses Montefiore

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.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Mrs. Beilmer; Bogardus & Bendann Brothers, New York, New York Carte-de-visite Photograph of Mrs. Beilmer; Bogardus & Bendann Brothers, New York, New York

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Mrs. Beilmer. The back of the photograph features a full advertisement for Bogardus & Bendann Brothers, located at 1115 Broadway, near 27th Street, in New York, New York. The photograph is undated, but based on the style and the advertisement, it is likely from around 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Samuel Etting Carte-de-Visite Photograph of Samuel Etting

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Samuel Etting, seated, taken by Bendann Brothers of Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1859. The back of the photograph is marked with the studio's address: 205 Balto. St. Samuel Etting (1796-1862) was a grandson of Barnard Gratz and served as the first president of Baltimore's House of Israel. He was a veteran of the War of 1812.

Carte-de-visite Photograph of Sophia De Young Carte-de-visite Photograph of Sophia De Young

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Sophia De Young, taken by Broadbent & Co. at 814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. The photograph is part of the 'E' Collection at the University of Pennsylvania Library.

Carte-de-visite Photograph: Woman at N.E. Corner of Eutaw and Lexington Streets, Baltimore, Maryland Carte-de-visite Photograph: Woman at N.E. Corner of Eutaw and Lexington Streets, Baltimore, Maryland

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting a woman at the northeast corner of Eutaw and Lexington Streets in Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is attributed to the Bachrach Studios, a Baltimore-based photography business established in 1868. The image is undated, but circa 1885 based on photographic style.

Carte-de-Visite Photograph: Young Black Woman with White Baby, New Orleans, Louisiana Carte-de-Visite Photograph: Young Black Woman with White Baby, New Orleans, Louisiana

Carte-de-visite photograph depicting a young Black woman, poorly dressed, holding a white baby in a fine dress. The photograph's reverse features an advertisement for Turner and Cohen, photographers located at 57 Camp Street, New Orleans. This partnership was formed in July 1866; Turner died in September 1866. The photograph is likely from circa 1866.

Carte-de-Visite Photographs Depicting Jewish Customs by Dr. Max Louis Rossvally, New York, circa 1879 Carte-de-Visite Photographs Depicting Jewish Customs by Dr. Max Louis Rossvally, New York, circa 1879

A collection of twelve miniature carte-de-visite photographs by Dr. Max Louis Rossvally, published by W. W. Hoyt in New York, circa 1879. The photographs depict various Jewish customs, including holding a lulav, kaparot, and blowing a shofar. Eleven photographs are portraits, and one depicts the "Shma Israel" blessing.

Carte-de-Visite Photographs of Abraham Sulzberger Carte-de-Visite Photographs of Abraham Sulzberger

Two carte-de-visite (CDV) photographs of Abraham Sulzberger, a hazzan (cantor) and co-founder of the Jewish Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photographs are undated, but circa 1875 based on the donor's information. They were taken by Menderoth & Co.

Carte-de-visite Portrait of a Couple, Fort Jones, California, by Louis Heller Carte-de-visite Portrait of a Couple, Fort Jones, California, by Louis Heller

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting a couple, a man and a woman, taken in Fort Jones, California, circa 1880. The photograph is by Louis Heller (1839-1928), a Jewish photographer known for his images of the Modoc War. The back of the CDV is marked "Louis Heller Photographer, Fort Jones, Siskiyou Co California". Heller, born in Germany, immigrated to the United States and worked in New York City before settling in Northern California in the 1860s. He was a prominent photographer in the region, operating galleries in Yreka and Fort Jones.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of A. E. Hessig, Oroville, California Carte-de-Visite Portrait of A. E. Hessig, Oroville, California

Carte-de-visite photograph of A. E. Hessig, taken by Edward Abraham Kusel in Oroville, California, circa 1865-1870. The photograph features a revenue stamp on the back. Kusel was a pioneering Jewish photographer and merchant in northern California.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Abraham Hart Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Abraham Hart

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Abraham Hart (1810-1885), a prominent Philadelphia publisher and Hebrew leader. Inscribed and signed to his friend, fellow publisher J. B. Lippincott. The photograph was taken by Frederick Gutekunst in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, likely between 1860 and 1885. Hart co-founded the publishing firm Carey & Hart in 1829 and was a leader in Philadelphia's Jewish community.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Admiral Dot (Leopold Kahn) Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Admiral Dot (Leopold Kahn)

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Leopold Kahn, known professionally as Admiral Dot, a famous 19th-century American dwarf comedian and performer. The photograph, likely taken by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., was produced in New York, New York sometime before 1918. The image shows Admiral Dot at an unknown age, before his death in the 1918 influenza pandemic.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Bess Kohn, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Bess Kohn, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Bess Kohn. The photograph's reverse features a full advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Kohn's address, 754 Franklin Street, is also noted on the back. The photograph is undated, but is estimated to be from circa 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Colonel Marcus M. Spiegel, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Colonel Marcus M. Spiegel, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Colonel Marcus M. Spiegel, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The photograph, taken circa 1861-1864 by Friedlander & Horwitz of New York City, shows Spiegel in his Union Army uniform. The CDV is signed. Spiegel, a German Jewish immigrant, served in the Civil War and was killed in action in Louisiana in 1864.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Esther De Young, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Esther De Young, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Esther De Young. The photograph was taken by Broadbent & Co., located at 814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Frank Marx Etting in Union Army Uniform Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Frank Marx Etting in Union Army Uniform

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Frank Marx Etting as a Civil War officer. The photograph is described as being cut to fit in a paperweight. The description notes that Etting was a cousin of Reuben and Charles (presumably, other family members with portraits in this collection) and that by 1865 he held the rank of Major as Chief Paymaster in the US Army in Baltimore. The image shows Etting in uniform. Created circa 1860-1865.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Henry M. Frank Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Henry M. Frank

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Henry M. Frank. The photograph is by Frederick Gutekunst, 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The back of the card features an advertisement for Gutekunst's photography studio. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is likely from the period between 1850 and 1917.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Leon Liebman by Frederick Gutekunst, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Leon Liebman by Frederick Gutekunst, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Leon Liebman, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 704 and 706 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is estimated to be from around 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Leon Liebman with Gorilla Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Leon Liebman with Gorilla

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Leon Liebman, a dark-haired man with a mustache wearing a cap, holding a gorilla. The photograph was taken by the Centennial Photographic Co., Edward L. Wilson and W. Irving Adams, Proprietors, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 18, 1879.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Liebman by Frederick Gutekunst, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875 Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Liebman by Frederick Gutekunst, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Liebman, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 712 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. The photograph is part of a larger collection of Gutekunst's work.

Carte-de-visite Portrait of Madeline Henriques Carte-de-visite Portrait of Madeline Henriques

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Madeline Henriques, taken by Gurney at 5th Avenue and 16th Street in New York City. The photograph shows a full-sitting view of the subject. The image is undated, but based on the subject's lifespan and the photographic style, it is estimated to date from around 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Madeline Henriques Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Madeline Henriques

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Madeline Henriques. The imprint on the back of the mount reads "Brady's Broadway & 10th, NYC." Madeline Henriques debuted in "The Model Hypocrite" at Wallack's Theatre in Manhattan in 1860. Her father was David H. Henriques of the West Indies. She married Louis Jennings in 1867.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Marie Bechtel Liebman Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Marie Bechtel Liebman

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman, daughter of Harriette DeYoung, taken by Frederick Gutekunst at his studio located at 704 & 706 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Mary Abrahams (Mrs. Berg), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875 Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Mary Abrahams (Mrs. Berg), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mary Abrahams (Mrs. Berg), taken by Wenderoth & Taylor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. The photograph displays the photographer's address: 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The sitter is identified as the daughter of Harriette DeYoung.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Mrs. Ellis Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Mrs. Ellis

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mrs. Ellis. The verso of the photograph features an advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. The photograph is related to Schuller and has a connection to Mikveh Israel. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is estimated to be from circa 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Mrs. Goldman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Mrs. Goldman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mrs. Goldman. The verso of the card features an advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated, but based on Gutekunst's career, it is likely from between 1860 and 1917. Mrs. Goldman is identified as the sister of Mrs. Edward Loeb, suggesting a connection to the Mikveh Israel community.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Raphael J. De Cordova Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Raphael J. De Cordova

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Raphael J. De Cordova, a lecturer and humorist. The photograph is undated, but is likely from the mid-to-late 19th century given the CDV format and De Cordova's biography. It was taken by Warren's Portraits in Boston, Massachusetts.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Rose Loeb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875 Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Rose Loeb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Rose Loeb. The verso of the photograph features a full advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Rose Loeb was the wife of Sam Loeb. The photograph is dated circa 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of S. C. Campbell Carte-de-Visite Portrait of S. C. Campbell

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of S. C. Campbell (born S. Cohen), a baritone singer and theatrical entrepreneur, taken circa 1870 at Gurney's studio in New York City. The photograph's reverse features a Gurney studio backmark: "Gurney, Fifth Avenue, Cor. 16th St, N.Y." The sitter's name is printed at the top of the image and handwritten on the back.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Scott Barger, Nelson County, Kentucky Carte-de-Visite Portrait of Scott Barger, Nelson County, Kentucky

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Scott Barger of Nelson County, Kentucky. Taken at the studio of E. Klauber, located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Third Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. The verso features a full advertisement. The photograph is dated circa 1870. Additional information on the verso notes that E. Klauber arrived in Louisville in 1853 and was buried in Temple Cemetery. A memorial from Congregation Adath Israel mentions Klauber served as a trustee for over five decades, circa 1885.

Carte-de-visite Portrait of Two Young Women: Louisville, Kentucky Studio of E. Klauber Carte-de-visite Portrait of Two Young Women: Louisville, Kentucky Studio of E. Klauber

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting two young women in an unusual seated pose, with one resting her head on the other's chest. The photograph was taken at the studio of E. Klauber, located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Third Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. The verso features a full advertisement for E. Klauber. Additional information indicates that E. Klauber arrived in Louisville, Kentucky in 1853 and was buried in The Temple Cemetery. A memorial from Congregation Adath Israel notes his role as a trustee for over five decades. The photograph is circa 1885.

Carte-de-visite Portrait of Yetta Moore Carte-de-visite Portrait of Yetta Moore

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Yetta Moore. The verso of the photograph displays an advertisement for Aschhoff & Fricke, located at 50 Bowery, New York City. The photograph is dated circa 1875.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait Photograph of Eduard Reményi Carte-de-Visite Portrait Photograph of Eduard Reményi

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Eduard Reményi, a Hungarian violinist. The photograph was taken by Benjamin Joseph Falk at his studio at 347 East 14th Street in New York City. The image shows Reményi in a seated pose, holding a violin. The photograph is part of a collection assembled by F.L.H. Fribourg, circa 1876.

Carte-de-Visite Portrait Photograph of Leopold Damrosch by Benjamin Joseph Falk, New York, NY Carte-de-Visite Portrait Photograph of Leopold Damrosch by Benjamin Joseph Falk, New York, NY

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Leopold Damrosch. The photograph was taken by Benjamin Joseph Falk at his studio located at 347 East 14th Street in New York, NY. The photograph is undated, but based on other materials in this collection appears to date from around 1876.

Carte-de-visite portrait photograph of Mary Ann De Young Carte-de-visite portrait photograph of Mary Ann De Young

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mary Ann De Young (Mrs. Oppenheimer), granddaughter of Isaac De Young, who allegedly fought in the American Revolution. The photograph was taken by Broadbent & Co. at 814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Cartes-de-Visite Portraits of Leopold and Mrs. Sulzberger Cartes-de-Visite Portraits of Leopold and Mrs. Sulzberger

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

Collection of Six Cartes-de-Visite Photographs of Avrom Zinger, W. Twardzicki, Wladimir Wysocki, and Joseph Brill; Warsaw, Poland; Kieff; Minsk, Belarus; circa 1885 Collection of Six Cartes-de-Visite Photographs of Avrom Zinger, W. Twardzicki, Wladimir Wysocki, and Joseph Brill; Warsaw, Poland; Kieff; Minsk, Belarus; circa 1885

A collection of six carte-de-visite (CDV) photographs. Each photograph features a different individual or firm and includes handwritten Yiddish inscriptions. The photographs are: Avrom Zinger; W. Twardzicki (Warsaw, Poland); Wladimir Wysocki Kieff (Kieff); Joseph Brill; N. Neifakha (Minsk, Belarus). The photographs came from the same lot as items 12.1089. The images date from circa 1885.

Coupon Folder from the Charles Levy Store, Breckenridge, Colorado, June 5, 1903 Coupon Folder from the Charles Levy Store, Breckenridge, Colorado, June 5, 1903

This archival object is a coupon folder from the Charles Levy Store in Breckenridge, Colorado, dated June 5, 1903. Customers received a "portrait coupon" with each purchase. A full folder entitled the customer to a free "genuine oil finished portrait" made from a photograph or tintype.

Daguerreotype of a Man and Woman with E. Jacobs, New Orleans, Louisiana Daguerreotype of a Man and Woman with E. Jacobs, New Orleans, Louisiana

Daguerreotype portrait of a man and a woman, with the photographer's name, E. Jacobs, and location, New Orleans, stamped on the brass frame. The image dates from around 1850, based on the photographer's known working years in New Orleans. The reverse of the photograph includes information about the Hebrew Benevolent Association of New Orleans' annual election in March 1848, as reported in *The Occident*.

Louise Beaton as Rachel Goldstein: Photographic Portrait Louise Beaton as Rachel Goldstein: Photographic Portrait

A photographic portrait of Louise Beaton in character as Rachel Goldstein. The photograph appears to be related to Yiddish theater. Created circa 1910.

Photograph of a Bar Mitzvah Boy and his Mother, Van Dyke Studio, Los Angeles, California Photograph of a Bar Mitzvah Boy and his Mother, Van Dyke Studio, Los Angeles, California

Black and white photograph depicting a Bar Mitzvah boy standing with his mother. The photograph was taken by the Van Dyke Studio, located at 539 1/2 S. Broadway. The photograph is dated circa 1900, based on the style of clothing and photography.

Photograph of a Bar Mitzvah Boy: Van Dyke Studio, Los Angeles Photograph of a Bar Mitzvah Boy: Van Dyke Studio, Los Angeles

Black and white photograph of a bar mitzvah boy standing alone. The photograph is attributed to the Van Dyke Studio located at 539 1/2 S. Broadway. The date is unknown, but it is estimated to have been taken around 1900 based on the style of photography. The image is part of the M Collection, found in Ms. Coll. 1410, Oversize Box 1, Folder 37.

Photograph of a Boy in Bar Mitzvah Attire with Prayer Book Photograph of a Boy in Bar Mitzvah Attire with Prayer Book

Black and white photograph depicting a boy dressed in a Bar Mitzvah suit, holding a prayer book. The photograph's date is unknown, but the style of clothing suggests it was likely taken sometime in the 20th century. The image is likely from a personal family archive.

Photograph of a Young Man and Woman, Pueblo, Colorado Photograph of a Young Man and Woman, Pueblo, Colorado

Black and white photograph depicting a young man with a handlebar mustache and a woman. The inscription on the photograph reads "Levy, Pueblo, Colorado." The photograph is undated, but is likely from circa 1890 based on photographic style and clothing.

Photograph of Levi, Monahan, and Cohn at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1898 Photograph of Levi, Monahan, and Cohn at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1898

Portrait-style photograph of Levi, Monahan, and Isaac Cohn, dressed in Turkish attire, taken at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois in 1898. The photograph is part of a larger collection of images depicting individuals from various nations represented at the exposition.

Photograph of South Side of Main Street, Gustwich, Pennsylvania, August 9, 1907 Photograph of South Side of Main Street, Gustwich, Pennsylvania, August 9, 1907

Photograph depicting the south side of Main Street in Gustwich, Pennsylvania, taken on August 9, 1907. The image shows two shops; S. Silverman appears to be standing in front of one of them.

Photograph of Three Elderly Men and a Boy Photograph of Three Elderly Men and a Boy

Close-up photograph of three elderly men and a young boy (approximately three years old), taken in front of a clapboard house on January 1, 1860. The photograph's back lists three men's names, and the identification of "Uncle Isaac." Uncle Isaac is wearing a skullcap and appears to be the oldest, estimated to be over 80 years old. The other individuals depicted are not identified as Jewish. The photograph's geographic location is approximately 34.9103299999571, -85.4776769997133.

Portrait Photograph of the Wiener Family, South Whitley, Indiana Portrait Photograph of the Wiener Family, South Whitley, Indiana

Black and white posed portrait photograph of Solomon and Rachel Wiener with their sons Charles, Abe, and Robert. The photograph depicts the founders of Weiner's Department Store in South Whitley, Indiana. The image is one of four in a group. Date is undetermined, but estimated to be around 1890.

Stereoscopic Photograph of Louisville, Kentucky City Hall by E. Klauber Stereoscopic Photograph of Louisville, Kentucky City Hall by E. Klauber

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Louisville, Kentucky's City Hall. The image is part of a series on Louisville by photographer E. Klauber, taken circa the 1870s. Klauber, a prominent Louisville photographer, operated studios at various locations in the city between 1864 and at least 1907.

Tintype Photograph of Joseph Lyons, Waco, Texas Tintype Photograph of Joseph Lyons, Waco, Texas

Tintype photograph of Joseph Lyons, taken circa 1860s. Lyons was born in Poland around 1828, immigrated to New Orleans, Louisiana, married Louisa Horwitz in 1871, and later resided in Marlin and Waco, Texas. He died in Waco on December 20, 1887.