1, 9 August, 2009
The Chrysler Building From The Air
Snapshot: The Chrysler Building From The Air, originally uploaded by mrwaterslide.
A view of the mythic city from an anonymous found image, in the collection of Mr. Waterslide.
1, 31 July, 2008
Annie & Ann, 1926
Annie & Ann, 1926, originally uploaded by Mirabilia.
Found in NYC, 2008.
1, 21 June, 2008
Tintype – The Plaid Dress
A lovely tintype image from Paul Cava Gallery. See more tintypes from the gallery collections here.
1, 24 October, 2007
Forgotten Faces
spf77, originally uploaded by Forgotten Faces.
A real photo post card, from the collection of Forgotten Faces on Flickr. From the studios of H. Stephenson, Otley.
See more Forgotten Faces on Flickr
or read Forgotten Faces blog.
1, 28 May, 2007
The Diary of Emma Beck, Proctorville, Ohio, January,1896
The Diary of Emma Beck – Cover, originally uploaded by Decrepit Telephone.
Read the the diary in it’s entirety on the flickr pages of Decrepit Telephone.
1, 23 January, 2007
Portrait of a Musician, 2d Regulars, U.S. Cavalry, Civil War
Selected Civil War Photographs from the Library of Congress
Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865 from the Library of Congress, American Memory, Photograph 45 of 63
Portrait of a musician, 2d Regulars, U.S. Cavalry.
CREATED/PUBLISHED between 1860 and 1865, re-photographed 1961.
NOTES Forms part of Selected Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 (Library of Congress)
Copy photo made by LC in 1961 of a photograph in collection of Marius B. Péladeau.
Reference: American Memory edition timeline. No. 1095
Forms part of Civil War glass negative collection (Library of Congress).
CALL NUMBER Civil War Reference File
Credit line: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division.
1, 22 January, 2007
Images of the Civil War at the Library of Congress
Selected Civil War Photographs from American Memory at the Library of Congress. 1,118 images, many made under the supervision of Mathew B. Brady, include scenes of military personnel, preparations for battle, and battle after-effects. The collection also includes portraits of both Confederate and Union officers, and a selection of enlisted men.
Hand Tinted Views of Civil War Uniforms
A beautiful collection of 43 hand tinted photographs of enlisted men’s uniforms from the Civil War. From an 1866 2 volume set, bound for the Quatermaster General of the United States Army, presented online by the Army Quatermaster Museum.
1, 5 December, 2006
An Old New York Album
Found in an upper eastside New York charity thrift store circa 1985, for 50 dollars.
The Harlem
The Harlem, French Enamel Finish,
S. W. Cor. 124th St.
and Third Ave.
1, 17 September, 2006
Brooklyn Gentleman
Photographer, Leeds, (G. W. or W. G.) 262 Columbia St. Brooklyn, N.Y. From a New York City album.
A Fine Part
From a found album of New York City portraits. Photographer, W. Hoffer, 2362 3rd Ave. N.Y. cor. 128th St.
1, 6 August, 2006
Maria – Kronprinzessin von Rumanien
Postcard of Maria – Kronprinzessin von Rumanien und Prinzessin Maria
Verl. A. Gimm, Gotha, 1907.
Found loose in the back of the Victorian photo album from New York City.
A 1925 description of luncheon with the Queen Marie of Rumania, and a charming photograph of the Queen in native costume.
L. Bodnar, Mariehamn
L. Bodnar, Mariehamn (Finland). Found loose tucked in the back of the Victorian photo album from New York City. Might be part of the family shown in the album, or just odd bits tucked in by thrift store staff.
1, 5 August, 2006
S. Olson Photographic Studio
From the Photographic Studio of
S. Olsen
240 Columbia St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Portraits taken by the instantaneous process.
Photographer: S. Olsen, 240 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Young Ladies, Brooklyn, N.Y.
From a found album. Photographer: Leeds, G. W. L.,
262 Columbia St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Faded Portrait of a Young Man, New York City
Roughly cut card at top and bottom edges. No photographers information on front. On reverse, partially cut of at bottom, printed in red: Durstewitz Bros., The Ideal -(inside a painters pallette graphic),
164 East 59th St. cor. 3rd Ave. – the rest is cut off.
1, 30 July, 2006
The Christening Gown
Found photo album, New York City.
Photographer:
Cappelen, 240 Columbia St. Brooklyn.
1, 29 July, 2006
A Lace Collar
Cappelen, 240 Columbia St. Brooklyn.
From a found album of New York photographs.
1, 26 July, 2006
A Life On The Stage
“The 19th Century Actors Photographs collection consists of 610 cartes-de-visite studio portraits of entertainers, actors, and actresses who performed on the American stage in the mid- to late 1800s. Many of these actors and actresses were little known outside of the major theater centers of New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston. Such was the popularity of the theater, though, that even good “utility” actors and actresses could justify having these photographs made.” Northwest Digital Archive,includes Guide to the 19th Century Actors Carte de Visite Collection 1860-1885 from Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries. Photographic subjects include Comedians, Theater Dramatists, Managers, Musicians and Singers, Blackface, Costumes, and Women.
1, 23 July, 2006
A Leaf Patterned Gown
Schaidner, 1896, 183 E. 124th St. New York.
Collar pin looks like it may be in the shape of some sort of racket.
Gentleman in 3/4 Profile
W. Hoffler, 794 3rd Ave., N.Y., Cor. 49th St.
From a found New York City album.
Double Heart Collar Pin
A. Sala. Pensacola, Florida. From a New York album.
Young Man
The Harlem, French Enamel Finish, S. W. cor. 124th St. and Third Ave.
1, 20 July, 2006
With Derby and Fan
Photographer:
L. C. Perkinson,
111 West 125th Street,
New York.
From a victorian album found in New York City.
...all you beautiful ghosts 