Outstanding cabinet card of an older woman holding a copy of The Photo Beacon Magazine, with a great cover illustration of woman with a camera on a tripod. The magazine was published from 1893 until 1907. The woman was obviously quite comfortable in front of the camera: was she the photographer’s wife or was this possibly a self-portrait? This is a rare warmed toned print in excellent condition, with a very slight hint of wear visible at an angle. By Charleson Studio, Wild Rose, WI.

Great cabinet card of a man, two women, and their dog posed in a snow scene. This is a very realistic view,, with highlights of fluff on the people’s clothes and the back of the dog. The image has very nice tones and is excellent condition. There is one small dark spot on the right of the man’s face below his hat. The dog moved and is soft in focus. By Knowlton, Kankakee, IL.

Cabinet card of a girl with a very lovelylarge doll. Both are dressed in white outfits with the girl in a dark vest, and her doll with a dark ribbon tied at the waist. A large hat is visible in the bottom right corner. The image is in very good condition with the smallest amount of typical light surface wear visible at an angle. By Blackburn of Youngstown, Ohio.

Wonderful cabinet card of an intergenerational family posed in their “Sunday go to Meeting” clothes! This is a great portrait of what appears to be a mother her two sons and perhaps her granchildren . The man on the left plays a violin while his younger brother in the back makes sure we notice the pistol he owns. The two little ones wear fantastic outfits and, by the looks on their faces, are there under duress. The image is in excellent condition with strong crisp tones. There is a red spot of debris on the violin and three more below the bench. One other small spot is visible in the top right corner. By Haynes, Selby Ave. Cor. Virgina, St. Paul, MN.

Enjoyable cabinet card of seven men posed in a card game gone wrong. The man standing on the far right pulls a gun over the shoulder of the guy holding a full house of jacks and kings. The man on the far right punches another player who is seen holding at least two aces. Obviously these buddies decided to have a roaring good time at the photographer’s studio. The silver print is in excellent condition with a small amount of light foxing at the top. The photographer's name and town are worn, but the state, ILL, can be read.

Outdoor cabinet card of a man posed in front of a barn with his horse. The man squints as he looks into the sun but the horse looks directly at the camera. This is a bright image with very nice tones and in very good condition, with some light typical surface wear and a few spots. By Brown of Jewett City and Moosup, CT. A gilded illustration of a camera adds a professional touch and is visible between the photographer’s name and location.

Touching English cabinet card of either a mother posed with her six children. The child in the center on the stool holds a wonderful toy horse with a small doll strapped to its back. This is a beautiful composition by the photographer! The image is in excellent condition with rich vibrant tones. By Thos. Fall, 9& 10 Baker Street, Portman Square W.

opening bid $40

current bid $50

Cute cabinet card of a little sweetie posed with her wide-eyed doll. She seems quite comfortable in front of the camera with her feet crossed and a confident look in her eyes. Done in a vignette style the image is in very good condition with some typical light surface wear mostly visible at an angle. There is a slight yellowish tone on the left perimeter. By Conat’s Riverside Gallery, Manistee, MI.

Adorable cabinet card of a brother and sister. The smiling young girl holds her lovely doll which is dressed in a very similar outfit. Her brother (perhaps a fraternal twin) grins from ear to ear and wears a very formal outfit that would not fair well on the schoolyard. The image is in excellent condition with some typical light surface wear visible at an angle. By Smith, 418 Sixty Third St., Chicago.

Fantastic occupational cabinet card of a lumberjack. Obviously a hardworking man, he is dressed in simple work clothes with patches visible on both knees. Suspenders hold his pants high and there appears to be a watch chain attached to the left clip. In his right hand he holds a large ax resting on the seat of a folk art style wood chair, while leaning on the head of a slightly smaller axe with his left hand. The image has a slight yellowish hue and is a little lighter around the man’s face. A great occupational portrait by C.W. Fosbinder, Mauston, WI.

Cabinet card of a workman posed atop a flat bed wagon loaded with lumber and building supplies. It appears that he is in the process of building a house or some type of structure. A white picket fence is seen in the background. The image is light with a few small spots visible. By Theo W. Ryding, Newfield, NY.

Fantastic cabinet card of a contemplative man posed resting his head on his hand. Next to him, mounted on the photographer’s head rest, is a sign which reads Remember the “9” along with a photograph of nine men. A younger version of the man is seen in the front center of the photo. Is he fondly remembering his school days or could this be a memorial photograph? In eather case, it is a wonderful portrait with very nice tones. There are a few scratches one below the photo, another on the far left side and one on the man’s arm. There is also some typical light wear, mostly visible at an angle. By O.E. Hartman, West Unity, OH.

opening bid $45

current bid $70

Outstanding cabinet card of a young girl expertly posed with her baby brother. The child holds a stuffed bird perched on a piece of wood, perhaps to keep him still. His sister helps steady him with one arm gracefully draped around his shoulder and a gentle touch from her other hand. Her pose and facial expression are quite touching and professional, reminicent of a Cameron or Lewis Carroll photograph. The image is in excellent condition with one very small light spot in the right background. A stamp on the back identifies a woman photographer, Mrs. L.E. Long Edgerton, Ohio.

Very nice profile cabinet card of a clergyman. The image is in very good condition with nice tonal qualities. There are a few spots in the background and a slight curve/ripple effect with the mount that does not distract. By Parker & Co., 695 Broad St., Newark, NJ.

opening bid $15

current bid $

Great large-group cabinet card of seven men and two boys. They are posed holding a newspaper which reads, IL Progresso, which is an Italian-language daily newspaper that was printed in United States beginning in 1880. The image is a little lighter in tonal qualities and has some surface wear. By W. A. Stratton, 47 Hanover Street, Boston.

opening bid $15

current bid $25

Very artistic cabinet card of a young man posed with his dog. Wearing his finest suit, the man sits posed with his hand in his pocket and a slight look of concern on his face, possibly in an effort to look distinguished. His beautiful companion sits perfectly still as he stares intently at something in the distance. The image is in excellent condition with very nice tones. By Warren, 108 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA.

Vignette-style cabinet card of a woman wearing a photo pin of her husband. The image is in very good condition with a bit of foxing. There is also a little wear on her dress. By J. H. Reynolds, Burlington, IA.

Great photomontage advertisement for R. Goebel from St. Charles, MO. We see portraits, group shots,(one with a large flag in the background), a dog, a waterfall, a bridge with carriages crossing what is likely the Mississippi River with a wonderful shoreline of a city seen in the background, a steamboat, and the inside of a rail car which appears to be fully prepared for an evening of dining. Another photo shows a montage of a bearded gentleman surrounded by railroad cars, which includes another copy of the previously mentioned interior shot. On the bottom right is an advertisement which reads RE. Goebel, The Old Photographer Reliable. The back has a label in German which states that the photographer’s studio was established in 1856, along with a list of 10 other items. The image has a piece missing from the mount on the bottom left side. There is also some discoloration on the right bottom area which appears to have been from moisture at some time in the past. The photo itself has very nice tones and is in excellent condition. A rare and wonderful piece of advertisement!

Bizarre cabinet card of a young African-American baby. This is one of the strangest shots we have seen in which the photographer tries to hide a parent behind the child. A man in large boots is behind a boldly patterned fabric trying to steady the child. As weird as this looks it obviously worked! The base of the photographer’s headrest is also seen on the bottom right in front of the man’s shoe. The image is in very good condition with nice tones and some surface wear in the middle of the photo mostly visible at an angle. By C. D. Tinsley, Batavia, IA. Someone drew a pencil line through the town and state and subsequently efforts were made to erase it.

Darling English cabinet card of a sweet young girl posed with her unusual doll. She wears a large bonnet as she stares right at the viewer, offering a window into time past. The image is a little light, but still views well. There are a couple of very light pinprick sized spots and a slight bump on the bottom right corner. By Charles Smith Allen, The Excelsior Studio, Tenby.

Cabinet card of lots and lots of children! The title reads, “The crop that’s never scarce in Utah.” The back has an orange printed label of a rhyme called Utah’s Best Crop, by William Willis. As stated, it evidently could be put to the tune, Rhine Whine Charley. At the bottom is another name that appears to be that of the photographer, C. W. Carter, 207 West First South St. The image is in very good condition with some toning on the mount. There are a few typical very light surface marks.