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cabinet photographs

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Card photographs, generally portraits, which measure 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches, including the mount. They were introduced by F. R. Window in 1867 as larger alternatives to the "cartes-de-visite," which measured 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches. The larger size was considered more appropriate for display, allowed for group portraits, and permitted the image to be retouched. The size remained popular until World War I.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Framed photographs & publications, 1872-1882

 Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection consists of 5 framed photographs and one framed poem, illustrated. The photographs feature portraits of Walt Whitman. Poem entitled Leaves of Grass.

Dates: 1872-1882

Hurtt Family, c.1886

 File — Folder 1
Identifier: Folder 1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection is composed of one sepia-toned cabinet card, 4 ¼”x6 ½” of three children, two girls and one boy, and one adult male, all holding musical instruments. The photograph is identified as "The Hurtt Family." Local photographer C.C. Packard took the photograph and his name is at the bottom of the photograph.

Dates: c.1886

Walt Whitman at Auction, framed, 1872

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31141025371597], Object: 1
Scope and Contents

Half length photograph of Walt Whitman, wearing a white hat, seated at small desk, facing left; left hand raised to neck. Photograph by G. Frank E. Pearsall. Caption below reads: "This copy of 'Walt Whitman at Auction' is a personal gift from Charles E. Feinberg."

Dates: 1872

Walt Whitman at Auction, framed, September 1872

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 31141025371662], Object: 1
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of Walt Whitman seated at desk, leaning on left hand, wearing a white hat, with caption beneath. Caption reads: "Photo'd from life, Sept. '72, Brooklyn, N. Y. by G. F. E. Pearsall, Fulton St. (Printed by C. F. Spieler, Phila.).

Dates: September 1872