J. Cosmas Vintage Photography, CDV'S, cartes-de-visite

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CARTES DE VISITE / PAGE ONE

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CDV186	Terrific studio CDV portrait of a boy. Note how straight he stands and how directly he looks into the camera, with his hair neatly combed, one forearm resting on the chair back, and one hand holding onto a bowler hat. Note also the pleats and detailing in his outfit. There is a slight tint of pink to his cheeks and a gorgeous touch of acquamarine blue to his bowtie. Backmark of "Patton & Lee, Reading, PA". $23.00
CDV235	Vignetted studio CDV of a young couple. I believe that this is either a betrothal or wedding photo. I love the stiff formality of the young man and woman and in particular, that table with the potted plants, some of which are cascading. Studio mark of "Johann F. Bender, Towanda, PA". Light soiling to periphery of image. $25.00
CDV3	CDV of an illustration of George Washington and his family. No backmark. Below image is printed "Washington and Family". Classic Civil-War-Era "patriotic" theme for cartes de visite albums. Image in very good condition. $25.00
CDV4	Poignant vignetted studio portrait CDV of a pensive looking young woman. Perhaps she had a premonition? Written on verso in a period hand is; "Died July 30th, 1863. Aged 23". No backmark. Slight warp to mount with a small crease in upper left corner. Else, bright and clean. $20.00
CDV5	Beautifully done vignetted portrait CDV of a very clear-eyed boy. Backmark of "Prescott & White, Hartford, Conn." The more that I see of this studio's work, the more I realize that they are "a cut above" the average work done by like studios all across America. In superb, as-new condition. $18.00
CDV6	CDV of the American dwarf Mrs. Tom Thumb ( Lavinia Warren) posed in a studio wearing an elegant gown, and standing next to a plant stand for "height comparison". Diffficult to say with certainty, but likely taken in 1863 as a pre-wedding publicity photo. No back mark, so possibly a pirated copy. Still, a great period image of a very famous (and diminutive) 19th century celebrity. In very good condition with some light wear to upper right corner. $55.00
CDV237	Full length studio portrait CDV of a heavily bearded Union soldier posing in his shell jacket. Backmark of "J. B. Smith, Utica (NY)". Touch of soiling to mount, else in fine condition. $30.00
CDV188	Very finely done fully tinted vignetted studio portrait CDV of a man. Backmark of "Doremus' Gallery of Art, Paterson, NJ". Touch of scattered soiling, else in fine condition. $20.00
CDV9	Vignetted CDV portrait of the Reverend Daniel Goodwin Anderson (1840-1882), as a young man. Backmark of "Henry A. Smith, Philadelphia". Written in ink on verso in a period hand is; "Rev. Daniel Goodwin Anderson. Rector Saint Bartholomew's Ch. Cranston, RI". Lower edges of mount clipped, else in fine condition. $23.00
CDV10	Studio CDV of a very cute little tousled-haired boy, trying his hardest to hold still for the camera. Note his decorative shirt. Backmark of "S. S. Johnston, Polo, IL". Mild scrape to surface of image, else fine. $18.00
CDV11	Absolutely charming studio CDV of a very cute, dark eyed little girl sitting in a basket with her doll. One of her hands grips the rim of the basket, while the other one rests on her doll's face! From the "Notman Photographic Co., Albany, NY". Some scattered, very small darks stains to mount and image, else clean and bright. Very special. $25.00
CDV189	Vignetted studio CDV portrait of a man on a red-trimmed mount. Recto of mount labeled "Flanders' Patent Enameled Cards, Mill Street, Grass Valley (CA)". Verso unmarked. Dudley P. Flanders was active at this address from 1867-1872. In fine, clean condition, with a scarce studio mark. $18.00
CDV13	CDV of an elegantly dressed young woman on a gilt ruled card. Backmark of "Whitney's Gallery, St. Paul, MN". Affixed to verso is a pen cancelled green three-cent "proprietary" tax revenue stamp. In addition, written in pencil on verso is; "Miss Larpenteur-the first child born in St. Paul-May 1866 / 18 yrs old". Larpenteur is an old family name in St. Paul with streets, buildings, etc. named after them. Image in beautiful condition. $55.00
CDV190	Studio CDV portrait of three beautifully dressed siblings. Very scarce studio mark of "Chute & Brooks, Montevideo (Uruguay)". In fine, clean condition. $25.00
CDV191	Very endearing studio CDV portrait of a young brother and sister wearing outfits of matching fabric. Backmark of "S. S. Johnston, Polo, IL". In fine, clean condition. $18.00
CDV192	Full length studio CDV portrait of a bearded and very robust looking unidentified Union Civil War officer, standing with one hand on a column, and the other holding his Hardee hat with plume and "US" insignia. No backmark. Some soiling to mount. Else, in fine condition with excellent toning. $50.00
CDV17	Intriguing CDV profile portrait of a gentleman. The sitter bears a strong resemblance to Ralph Waldo Emerson. Though it's not he, it's been suggested that it might be his brother William Emerson, 1801-1868. Backmark of "Gurney & Son, NY". Photo in fine condition. $25.00
CDV18	CDV of the future Edward VII as a young married man with his consort, the future Queen Alexandra, and their first born, Albert Victor. From a photo taken in 1864. No backmark. Near fine condition. $23.00
CDV238	Studio CDV of a rather dapper looking fellow posing in a chair with his top hat on, and a flower in the lapel of his white coat. No backmark. There's something vaguely "theatrical" about this image. Slight loss of toning with a touch of soiling. $20.00
CDV20	Very endearing studio CDV of a dark-eyed girl in a velvet dress sitting amongst some "boulders", with a few roses held in one hand, and a basket of flowers at her feet. Backmark of "Warren, Lowell, MA". In fine condition. $18.00
CDV21	CDV portrait of Rufus Choate (1799-1859) lawyer and orator, and US Senator from Massachusetts 1841-1845. Backmark of "Silsbee, Case & Co., Boston". Near fine condition. $25.00
CDV193	Full length studio CDV portrait of a girl in an elaborate checked dress, wearing a headband and drop earrings. Backmark of "B. W. T. Phreaner, Hagerstown, MD". Image in beautiful condition with a scarce backmark. $22.00
CDV23	CDV portrait of a handsome, clear-eyed young man with moustache and chin beard. Backmark of "O. C. Bundy, Montana". Light foxing to image and card, else in very nice condition with a scarce and collectible backmark. $25.00 SOLD
CDV196	This is a beautifully executed and very special CDV of three children. I assume that the girl and two boys are siblings, but there's no way to know for sure. The girl sits slightly elevated at center looking directly into the camera. The two boys are positioned lower down on either side of her, both of them gazing upward at some unseen point above each other's head. The photographer has vignetted the image into a lovely horizontal oval and applied it vertically to the mount. Backmark of "Norton & Johnson, Kewanee, IL". Here we have an excellent example of a small town photographer, working in relative obscurity, producing an image of childhood as skillfully and artfully as this. In fine condition. $95.00
CDV25	CDV of a very nice looking , bright-eyed young man wearing new clothes that appear to be a few sizes too big for him. Perhaps they were bought specifically for this photography session, with the expectation that he would "grow into them". Backmark of "L. B. Brown, Providence, RI". Great image with excellent contrast. $18.00