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 | Psychedelic Saks 1970s Hostess Gown
Get out your platforms! This dress is perfect for retro night. Along with the Saks' label on this dress, the tag says Size P. I think this dress could fit a petite size 7, 9, or 11. The purple zipper starts about half way up the front and zips... | $50
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 | The Fireman's Duty - Scarce Case
Considered Scarce - the Fireman's Duty is actually a variant of #117. This is Krainik #118. Sixth Plate. No chips or cracks; hinges tight. Slight warp but does not affect closure or appearance. Contains an ambro of the Fireman and his family... | $400
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 | Cabinets: Fireman, Knights of Templar, Bandsman
Three cabinet cards. The fireman is a bust shot. He wears his cap with the insignia 'FD'. One corner bent and image loose from mount; does not affect image. Knights Templar (Masonic- York Rite), in full uniform with sword. Very good condition. Bandsm... | $50
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 | Olga Nethersole Autographed Cabinet
Olga Nethersole; she was an actress. Autographed cabinet dated March 31, 1895 . Olga Nethersole (1870?-1951) was an English actress who was arrested for performing in the play 'Sappho.' The play, by Claude Fitch, was based on a French novel by Alphon... | $75
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 | Maker Marked Dag
Very nice ninth-plate dag of a young lady in a full maker marked case. Imprinted on the pillow with: 'C.V. Allen / Daguerreotypest / 258 1/2 / Washington St.' Allen was first listed as a daguerreian in 1849 in Keene, N.H. in business as C.V. Allen... | $120
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 | Hyde Park Mass Image
He wears a belt buckle that reads "MASS". Possibly military, police or transporation related image. C1898. 5" x 3-1/2" image on a larger mount with two chipped corners and some staining. | $20
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 | Set of two Bertillons
Bertillons were used before Mug Shots came in vogue. These are early 1900 sheets used to identify crimimals. One side usually contains either an image or a clip from a newspaper along with descriptive statistics on the suspect. The recto contains arr... | $50
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Bertillons were used before Mug Shots came in vogue. These are early 1900 sheets used to identify crimimals. One side usually contains either an image or a clip from a newspaper along with descriptive statistics on the suspect. The recto contains arr... | $50
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Bertillons were used before Mug Shots came in vogue. These are early 1900 sheets used to identify crimimals. One side usually contains either an image or a clip from a newspaper along with descriptive statistics on the suspect. The recto contains arr... | $50
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Bertillons were used before Mug Shots came in vogue. These are early 1900 sheets used to identify crimimals. One side usually contains either an image or a clip from a newspaper along with descriptive statistics on the suspect. The recto contains arr... | $50
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Bertillons were used before Mug Shots came in vogue. These are early 1900 sheets used to identify crimimals. One side usually contains either an image or a clip from a newspaper along with descriptive statistics on the suspect. The recto contains arr... | $50
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Bertillons were used before Mug Shots came in vogue. These are early 1900 sheets used to identify crimimals. One side usually contains either an image or a clip from a newspaper along with descriptive statistics on the suspect. The recto contains arr... | $50
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 | Bay State Policemen Albumen
Nice large albumen image of a group of policemen in full uniform standing in front of their Police Station. Circa 1890. Approximately 10 x 14 trimmed to the mount.
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#758 |
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 | Locomotive Silver Photograph
Railroad train image showing a engine pulling passenger cars as it has just arrived at a rural station. Some houses in the background. Railroad personnel stand on the platform as do several pedestrians, including a dog. 7-3/8 x 4-1/4 on a larger ligh... | $75
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 | Minneapolis Fireman Cabinet Card
Cabinet card of a fireman with 197 on his badge. Minneapolis, Minnesota. | $75
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 | Fireman Cabinet Card
Great image of a fireman standing next to his hook and ladder in full uniform. Circa 1905. | $150
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 | Fireman Cabinet Card
From Firehouse 136. Possibly a Captain. Silghtly trimmed mount. | $50
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 | Honey Bend Rail Road Station
Horizontal cabinet card of the Honey Bend Railroad Station. Two railroad workers stand on the platform. | $75
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 | Bootleggers Police Raid Photos
Set of four silver images of a police-raided bootlegging operation. A still and grain alcohol along with various instruments are seen in these images. Police investigators are also present. 8 x 10 image with backtamps of the Tacoma Washington Sherif... | $200
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 | Firemen in Full Fire Fighting Gear
Large format silver photograph of a group of fireman. They pose in front of what is most likely their station house. Each is dressed in full firemen's gear along with protective cap. Several men hold a fire hosees and several others hold small axes o... | $100
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 | Wisconsin Meat Market Photograph
Silver image measuring 5 x 7 of a butcher standing in front of glass cases showcasing various cuts of meat. A scale appears on the right. The cuts of beef appear to be very large. Identified in period hand mount verso as 'Steve Lahey, Market @ Strat... | $90
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 | A Play Cabinet Card
Image of two actors in costume re-enacting a part from a play. One man is dressed like a policeman with a beard trying to make an arrest as the both battle with guns in hand. Circa 1895. | $50
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 | Fireman Tintype - Sixth Plate
Image of a confident firefighter standing next to a chair. He wears his official uniform with 8 buttons. Great sixth plate-sized occupational image of a noble profession. Uncased.
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 | Fire Department Reunion Silver Photograph
Silver image measuring 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 of a group of firemen standing outside the firehouse for a reunion. Members of the fire department of Mayville, Wisconsin. on a larger gray mount. Circa 1920. | $50
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 | Firehouse and Horse-Drawn Fire Trucks
Silver photograph measuring 5 x 7 of the exterior of a firehouse draped with American flag bunting. The structure stands two stories with four story towers on each end. In front are nearly a half dozen horse drawn firetrucks and groups of firemen.... | $200
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 | Fireman With Attitude Ambrotype!
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! Full standing fireman, probably a captain or higher rank given the formality of his uniform. His hat shows crossed nozzles and the number '7'. He confidently stands smoking a cigar knowing he risks his life daily to save the... | $320
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 | Mr. and Mrs. Warner Baxter Silver Photograph
This image with news agency backstamp and caption measures 8-1/2 x 6-1/2. Shows Baxter and his wife enjoying dinner at a Los Angeles nightclub. Circa 1933. Steadfast leading man Warner Baxter, (1889-1951), was born in Ohio and raised in San Francisc... | $35
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 | 18th Precinct Policeman Sixth Plate Tintype
Excellent tintype of a policeman in a half lether case. He wears his full uniform including double breasted coat, badge, cap and holds his billy club in his hands. His badge reads '18' in reverse and the word 'POLICE', again in reverse, is embossed ... | $240
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Milwaukee Fireman and Horse Albumen
Approximately 6 x 8 albumen image of a Milwaukee, Wisconsin fireman with his trusty horse by his side. In the background is another fireman in front of a building. Circa 1890.
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 | Signed Chita Rivera Photograph
8 x 10 silver photograph autographed by Rivera. The daughter of late musician Pedro del Rivero, Chita was born in 1933 and was training in ballet by age 11 in Washington D.C. She moved to New York with her family and auditioned as a young teenager f... | $75
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 | Military or Lodge Cabinet Card
Cabinet card of a uniformed man with the letters 'U.S.V.' on his collar. Possibly military, fraternal or of some type of police occupation. Trimmed mount to size of cabinet card.
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 | Mayor Cermak Funeral Silver Photograph
8 x 10 silver photograph of the casket and funeral of Chicago's 35th mayor and 2nd to be assassinated, Anton Joseph Cermak. Cermak, (1875-1933) was born in Kladno, Bohemia, and emigrated to the United States as a child. After working in the coal min... | $75
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 | Grand Occupational - Qtr Plate Fireman Tintype
For the Serious Firefighting Collector: A spectacular quarter plate tintype of a fireman in full uniform, including hat. His fireman's hat is emblazoned with the letter '1' along with the same designation on his belt. Beneath the nu... | $1,200
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 | Carmen Miranda Signed First Day Cover
Autographed first day cover commemorating the 50th anniversary of Motion Pictures. Mounted and framed with a color photograph of the famous samba singer and movie star.
Miranda (b. February 9, 1909, Marco de Canaveses, Portugal; d. August 5... | $500
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 | Lord Brougham CDV
Identified in period mount verso as Loa rd Brougham. Brougham, Henry Peter, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux. 1778-1868, British statesman, b. Edinburgh. As a young lawyer in Scotland he helped to found (1802) the Edinburgh Review and contributed many a... | $100
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 | Police Sergeants and Officers Silver Photograph
Group of police officers with some wearing Sergeant strips on their sleeves. They all wear their coats, police cap and badges - some are in the shape of a shield, others a six-pointed star. Measures 8 x 10 on a larger black mount. One crease on lef... | $90
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 | Policeman or Salvation Army Cabinet Card
Image of either a police officer or Salvation Army member. He stands with his button down coat. On the collar is a metal 'S' and on his chest a small badge. Circa 1890 cabinet card; somewhat faded.
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 | Superior Occupational: Three Firemen Tintype
Excellent sixth plate tintype of three firemen proudly wearing their numbered bibs with several medals pinned to their chests. The three men, each a fireman with Engine House #1, display their fire emblem on their caps. Also, on each bib, it is embl... | $360
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 | John Parselle Cabinet Card by Sarony
A Scotsman, actor John Parselle (1820-1885) excelled at playing dignified old men. He poses in a military costume at the Sarony studio. Of interesting note, the last production of the Union Square Company opened on Feb 4th 1885 A Prisoner for Life ad... | $65
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 | Sarony Cabinet Card of Miss Anderson as Galatea
Excellent Savoy opera cabinet card of Miss Mary Anderson as Galatea. With Sarony's photographic logo and 'Miss Anderson as Galatea' mount recto. With a line in the emulsion across the bottom.
Miss Mary Anderson (Mrs. Antonio F. de Navarro) w... | $100
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 | London Firefighter Cabinet Card
Great image of a formally dressed London, England fireman. He wears his double-breasted jacket, with a belt that holds his trust axe and mallet used to break the glass! His firefighter hat rests on a table. He is with the A 182 Company. Circa 189... | $125
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 | John Parselle Cabinet Card by Sarony
A Scotsman, actor John Parselle (1820-1885) excelled at playing dignified old men. He poses in a military costume at the Sarony studio. Of interesting note, the last production of the Union Square Company opened on Feb 4th 1885 A Prisoner for Life ad... | $65
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 | Spectacular Occupational: Two Firemen Tintype
Excellent quarter plate tintype of two firemen proudly wearing their firemen's caps. One man wears his numbered bib, emblazoned with a large '4'. The standing firefighter's belt buckle is visible and has the same numerical emblem - 4. In addition, o... | $600
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 | Bridge of Sighs Gold-Toned Silver Photograph
9 x 7 gold-toned silver photograph of the Bridge of Sighs. Trimmed to the photo, this excellent image shows the narrow waterway with several boats navigating the narrow passage below the bridge. Circa 1900. Bridge of Sighs is a covered stone bridge i... | $60
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 | Chicago Pre and Post Fire Photos by Waterman
Two larger format albumen images of the old and new Madison School, located in Chicago prior to and after the great Chicago fire of 1871. The first Circa 1870 shows the original school pre-fire. This image is trimmed to the mount and measures 13-1/... | $500
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 | New York Firemen on an Obstacle Course
Two 8 x 10 silver photographs of two New York firefighters on an obstacle course. One is jumping hurdles and the other is running with a large weighted duffel bag. News service photographs from the New York Star newspaper; circa 1940 by Sheldon Gott... | $50
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 | Chicago Policemen Cabinet Cards
Two cabinet cards of Chicago, Illinois cops. Each with a six-sided star on the chests. They each wear similar double-breasted police uniforms and caps. The image of the officer standing shows him in white gloves and matching white belt. The emblem o... | $85
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