ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPH GEM TINTYPE / FEROTYPE-Lovely Older Woman This ANTIQUE TIN/FEROTYPE PHOTOGRAPH is of an OLDER LADY.

Our research/resource indicates due to the SMALL SIZE, CHOCOLATE COLORING, and CASUAL BACKGROUND that this PHOTOGRAPH is a considered to be a GEM TINTYPE / FEROTYPE and dates between 1870 and 1885.

It is surrounded by a BEAUTIFUL COPPER or BRASS Ferotype preserver. The preserver has a FLORAL DESIGN in all 4 CORNERS and a ROPE DESIGN all along the edge.

A BIT of HISTORICAL INFORMATION:
The form of tintype (also referred to as ferotype or sometimes melainotype) known as a "gem" is a small photographic image usually anywhere from 3/4" to 1" wide and 1¼" high made possible by the use of a multi-lens camera with repeating back which therefore could produce multiple exposures on a single photographic plate.

In terms of quantity, the gem was the most prolifically produced form of photograph in the 1860s in America. Aside from the speed of its production, the gem was also inexpensive and its small size made it suitable for mounting in jewellery such as lockets and broaches.

Like daguerreotypes and ambrotypes before it, hand colouring was also possible and rouging of the subject's cheeks was the most common form of this.

The ferotype, also called the melainotype or tintype, was America's first major contribution to the art of photography. It superceeded the ambrotype by the end of the Civil War and went on to become 19th-Century America's favorite quick picture. It was made the same way as the ambrotype, except that a thin piece of black enameled, or japanned, iron was used in place of glass. Like the ambrotype, the image is reversed. Ferotypes were made from THUMBNAIL SIZE to as large as 11 x 14. With the introduction of multilensed cameras with sliding backs in the early 1860's, the more typical small sizes were made in volume. These were usually mounted in card mounts of the then popular cart-de-vista size. Made on a metal plate and with a varnished surface, ferotypes have proven very durable.

The CONDITION of this listing is ANTIQUE / USED. It is slightly faded. The COPPER / BRASS MATT is in wonderful condition for its age.

This photograph was found in the SHAKER SEWING CASE that we sold on a separate listing.


Circa: 1900
Condition: USED
Size: Length 1 inch X Width 3/4 inch
Color: shade of brown
Manufacturer: UNKNOWN  

1929 PHOTOGRAPH ATLANTIC CITY NEW JERSEY COUPLE - ROLLING CHAIR This is an ORIGINAL EARLY PHOTOGRAPH that was taken in 1929 on the BOARDWALK in ATLANTIC CITY NEW JERSEY.

It features a man and a woman seated in a ROLLING CHAIR that is being pushed by another man.

This is an original photograph. The back of photograph is dated in ink and reads: TAKEN JULY - 5TH - 1929 ATLANTIC CITY N.J. Dear Eli Hope you are OK Love Frank & Lille.

The back also carries the blue ink stamp of the photographer whose name is not legible but the address is clear. It reads: 627 BOARDWALK ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

The CONDITION of the PHOTOGRAPH is ORIGINAL / ESTATE / USED. There are some tears and bends along the edge of the photo.

The photograph was found in North-side Chicago estate album with marked photographs from the 1920-1930s.
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A bit of History about ATLANTIC CITY and the ROLLING CHAIR:
On June 26, 1870, the first section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened along the New Jersey beach. Dr. Jonathan Pitney and civil engineer Richard Osborne began developing the area on Absecon Island in 1850. Long before this time though, the Lenni-Lenape tribe were the first seasonal visitors to enjoy the summer splendor of the island.
Beautiful beaches, fresh sea air, luxurious hotels, fine restaurants, alluring shops, and a connecting railroad line from Camden, New Jersey drew visitors from all over the world. Atlantic City soon became a popular summer resort and winter health spa.
Alexander Boardman, a railroad conductor, conceived the idea of constructing a boardwalk as a means of keeping sand out of the railroad cars and hotels. The city used its tax revenues to build an eight-foot-wide temporary wooden walkway from the beach into town which could be dismantled during the winter.

The rolling chair, introduced in 1884, was the only vehicle allowed on the Boardwalk.


Circa: 1929
Condition: ESTATE / USED
Size: 5 X 7 inches
Color: BLACK & WHITE
Manufacturer: UNKNOWN  

VINTAGE PHOTO 1930s BABY - GRANT - COLORADO This is a VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH of a CURLY HAIRED BABY BOY sitting in his chair. He is cute as a button!

It carries the GRANT (studio) incised MARKING. The CARD BOARD FRAME FOLDER is MARKED COLORADO.

The CONDITION is VERY GOOD / EXCELLENT. The PHOTOGRAPH appears to have been tucked away and stored for most of its life. The CARD BOARD FRAME FOLDER is still stiff. There is a pen or pencil mark on the inside of the folder on the bottom flap.
Circa: 1930s
Condition: VERY GOOD
Size: PHOTO 3 5/8ths X 5 1/8th inches - FRAME FOLDER 5 X 7 1/8 inches
Color: BLACK & WHITE
 

VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH TWO BANJO PLAYERS-CHICAGO ILLINOIS Just a neat nostalgic photograph that was found at an estate located on the Northside of Chicago Illinois.

It features TWO MEN PLAYING BANJO's.

The Gibson Mastertone Banjo shown on this photograph is the same Banjo that is listed on our Website which was all ready sold to a gentleman in Tennessee.

The CONDITION is ESTATE / USED.
Circa: 1950s
Condition: ESTATE / USED
Size: 5 X 7 inches
Color: Black & White
Manufacturer: Unknown  

VINTAGE WEDDING PHOTO 1934 CHICAGO CONRAD STUDIO-BRIDE & GROOM This is a wonderfull vintage photograph of a BRIDE & GROOM. The BRIDE is dress in a BRIDAL DRESS made of CHIFFON, NETTING, and LACE with CAP SLEEVES. She is wearing gloves and a CAP-STYLE HAT with NETTING to match that was popular during the era. The GROOM is just as handsome as can be in his BLACK TIE TUXEDO and ROSE BOUTONNIERE.

The CONRAD STUDIO stamp is on the inside flap of the folder.

The CONDITION of the PHOTO is VERY GOOD.

The CONDITION of the FOLDER is FAIR with slight wear and seperation.
Circa: 1934
Condition: VERY GOOD - Photo
Size: FOLDER 11 1/4 X 8 1/2 inches
Color: BLACK & WHITE
 

VINTAGE WEDDING PHOTO 1920-1930 ILLINOIS LEMONT STUDIO-BRIDE & GR Very quaint VINTAGE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH of a BRIDE and GROOM. The BRIDE is wearing a CHIFFON TIERED STYLE WEDDING DRESS. She has a WIDE BRIMED HAT that has a FEATHER on it to match and TALL LACED WHITE SHOES. The GROOM is standing tall and has on his BEST SUIT with a STARCHED COLLAR.

The LEMONT STUDIO MARK is impressed on the framing.

The CONDITION of the PHOTO is VERY GOOD.

The CONDITION of the FOLDER is worn with seperation, corner folds, and a missing corner.
Circa: 1920-1930
Condition: VERY GOOD-photo
Size: FOLDER 7 X 11 inches - PHOTO 4 X 6 inches
Color: BLACK & WHITE
 

CABINET CARD WOMAN HOLDING BOOKwithCOMMEMORATIVE COLUMBIAN STAMP This is a LARGE SIZE CABINET CARD of a WOMAN who is STANDING by a CHAIR and HOLDING a BOOK. By her feet there appears to be a NOTE that she has dropped on the floor. There is a faint view of a warming pan next to her.

A PLUS to this listing is the BLUE STAMP that is affixed to the back of the CARD. The STAMP is a COMMEMORATIVE STAMP that was issued in 1893-1894 and is part of the COLUMBIAN STAMP SERIES called COLUMBUS IN SIGHT OF LAND (scott 230). The picture on the stamp was taken from a painting by W.H. POWELL.

The CONDITION of the PHOTOGRAPH is FAIR/POOR. The image is still very clear but there is alot of age residue and staining. There is pen/pencil writing/drawing/scribbling on the back apparently done by a child. There is some wear to the edges.

The CONDITION of the BLUE STAMP is FAIR. It is affixed to the back of the card. The PRINTING is OFF CENTER. There is a small portion on the left side of the STAMP that is missing. The STAMP has some staining.

Circa: late 1800s
Condition: ANTIQUE-USED
Size: CARD 4 1/4 X 6 1/2 inches - PHOTO 4 X 5 3/4 inches
Manufacturer: UNKNOWN  

LATE 1800s CABINET PHOTO PORTRAIT WOMAN-HESLER & PEABODY CHICAGO This is an interesting LARGE ANTIQUE CABINET CARD of a PORTRAIT of a WOMAN (unknown). Her dress is VICTORIAN ERA, high neckline, trimmed in lace. It appears that she is wearing a necklace made of coins. Her hair is curled and in a bun on top of her head. Her hair is adorned with an ornament that also looks like a string of coins (under magnification).

The PHOTOGRAPH carries the STUDIO MARK of HESLER & PEABODY of 96 STATE STREET in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. The mark also makes reference to the WORLDS FAIR of 1853 and WORLDS FAIR of 1876 and notes the addresses: 92-98 STATE and
49-55 WASHINGTON STREETS.

Our research indicates that the PHOTOGRAPHER named HESLER is in fact ALEXANDER HESLER who is known for his photography of PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

The CONDITION of the PHOTOGRAPH is VERY GOOD. The IMAGE shows light fading/yellowing and handling marks.
Some edges are slightly worn. The PHOTOGRAPH has slightly curved edges and is almost the same size as the card.
Circa: late 1800s
Condition: ANTIQUE - USED
Size: CABINET CARD
Manufacturer: STUDIO MARK of HESLER & PEABODY of 96 STATE STREET in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS  

ANTIQUE LATE 1800s CABINET CARD SMALL CHILD SITTING on COUCH This is a LARGE ANTIQUE CABINET CARD of a SMALL CHILD who is sitting on the arm of a couch. The child is wearing a high collared long sleeved dress that is trimmed in lace. It has buttons down the front. The child is wearing high button shoes/boots. The couch is very elegant and carved.

The PHOTOGRAPH carries the mark of MOSHER on the bottom. The back reads:
MOSHER - FIRST PREMIUM was AWARDED TO C.D. MOSHER FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE IN ART PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE CENTENNIEL, 1876 - THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHY ART GALLERY at 125 STATE STREET CHICAGO.

The CONDITION of the PHOTOGRAPH is GOOD. The IMAGE is clear. It has some fading/discoloration and handling marks.
Circa: late 1800s
Condition: GOOD
Size: CABINET CARD 4 1/4 X 6 1/2 inches - PHOTO 4 1/16th X 5 7/8th inches
Color: black & white
Manufacturer: Photographer - C.D. MOSHER  

EUROPEAN FULL STANDING YOUNG WOMAN near railing A CARTE DE VISITE or CABINET CARD is a PHOTO which is mounted to a small card. Our research shows that this type of photography was used during the middle 1800's and into the early 1900's.

This PHOTOGRAPH of a WOMAN in VICTORIAN CLOTHING is from EUROPE. The name of the photographer is R. Schroer, Saaz is in the lower right hand corner of the card. The studio name and logo are on the back of the card.

The CONDITION is VERY GOOD with what appear to be mildew stains and dust.
Circa: late 1800s
Condition: ANTIQUE-USED
Size: MOUNTING CARD SIZE - 2 3/8ths X 4 1/8th inches
Color: black & white
Manufacturer: Photographer is R. Schroer of Saaz