Can anyone tell me if the man in this CDV photo is wearing a civil war uniform? I think he is, but I know next to nothing about civil war...
Good eye, I hadn't even noticed he might be missing part of his leg, although its kinda' hard to tell in this photo. Wish there was more I could...
Thanks for the tip, the suit doesn't appear to fit great (too large), so perhaps it's indeed a hand me down. I had not even considered that.
[ATTACH] I wanted to briefly revisit this photo, it appears that the men's 3 piece suit became popular in the 1860's, as well as checked/plaid...
Beautiful card of a beautiful & talented woman! I've always enjoy watching the films she acted in, & directed. Ida was one of the first women to...
Great photo, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the info, I didn't know that! After doing some research I believe I found her via a genealogy website, & indeed if it is her she...
Just wanted to thank all those that helped me get started in trying to identify 19th century photos. So to keep this thread going, here's a...
The one w/ the two little girls and squirming baby is cute. I guess we've never found a way to keep little ones from squirming :happy:
Yes, and if he stood up it looks like he would be about 7' tall! Definitely lanky :) I really should try to date that photo. I thought maybe his...
Thanks, if you want to send me your eBay ID, I'll check them out. I think they have private messaging here?
Thanks for all the replies, feedback & the link (very helpful link!). Much appreciated! This morning I ended up removing all the photos from these...
New member here, this thread caught my eye so thought I'd share a photo. This appears to be a tin type, not certain the year so mid 1850's to turn...
Thank you for the replies. I just got done photographing these a little better, thus got a closer look at the cases, backing, etc. I think most of...
Cool photo, love old photos of the interior of places of business!
Thanks James, I found that website last night, very helpful. I think my biggest hang up at present is that it's hard to tell about the mirror like...
New member here. I've been collecting 20th century photographs for many years and just started dipping my toes into 19th century photography. I...
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