CDV Handsome Young Couple


CDV of cute couple…no rings?? Well groomed and sitting in a common pose of the time, with her standing and him sitting. I’m guessing early 70’s. Not much of a bustle on the dress and her hair is certainly styled in a particular manner. Plaid cloth came and went in popularity. With all these details what’s your best guess as to the date of this image?

Carte de Visite Pregnant

Very pregnant lady in a checkered dress. This may not have been the most appropriate time for her to have her “shadow caught”, but maybe her husband was away at war and she wanted to share her condition.

Paper Photo on Board, Couple by Cronise

This distinctive couple find there way to Tom Cronise and get this extrordinary portrait. Cronise was noted for his sense of humor and ability to capture real images of his clients. In general, 99% of portraits are "posed", Cronise's portraits look contemporary, he had the ability to make people loosen up and be themselves. Click to enlarge image and we value any comments or impressions you have.

CDV Young lady with a dimple and in a hoop

How old is she? Her ears are exposed! Women generally didn’t expose their ears in photographs till about 1863. The braiding on her slieve mimics army uniforms and was fashionable during the war between the states. OK, so how old is she? Click on the image.

CDV Girls wearing identical clothes


Two young girls pose for the camera. Not fancy or rich, but nicely presented as they patiently wait the photographer’s call. Can you guess their ages? When was this taken? What details can you draw from this image? Click the image for more detail. Then comment, please. Click on the image.