Vintage Photographs

Vintage family photo identified as Walter and Minna Bruensbach family. Photography stamp of Edington, Marysville, Kansas.

This is a large photo, with the cardboard frame measuring 12 3/8 x 11 1/8. 

Nice photo in good condition with a small discolored spot near the top left.

Cardboard frame shows overall wear.  Please view all photos for condition.

Vintage 1950 Scottish Rite Lincoln, Nebraska Masonic Photograph. Masters of the Royal Secret.  Thirty-Second Degree.  Ancient and Accepted Sottish Rite. Lincoln Consistory. November 17, 1950.  Enlightment Class.

Upper portion is a large black and white photo of the members.  Lower section is a numbered list of names identifying the men in the photo, numbers correspond to the numbers written on their suit shoulders.  83 members in the photo.

Photo by Townsend of Lincoln.

Large framed historical photo measuring 21 1/2 inches wide x 15 1/2 inches tall.

In the original black frame with glass insert. Paper backing with wire hanger.

Condition of picture is very good. Lighter looking areas at each side of the top of the photo are a reflection from my photography lights.

Some wear, and a tear to the paper backing.

Nice piece of Masonic history!

Vintage black and white photo in a large studio folder cardboard frame.  Dates to circa 1930s.

Features a mother and daughter.  Daughter is wearing eyeglasses.  Mother is wearing a necklace and earrings.

Marked "Johnston, Fairbury, Neb". 

This is a large folder frame measuring 9 5/8 inches wide x 13 1/4 inches tall when closed.  The actual photo measures 7 inches wide x 9 1/2 inches tall.

Condition of the photo is very good.  Folder shows some wear including a small moisture spot on the front, and some edge and corner wear.   Interior frame portion that holds the photo may need to be re-glued as it is loose at the top.

Nice large photo that would look wonderful on display!

Antique Photograph showing a mother and daughter. Mother is seated and is wearing a large fancy hat and a pocket watch on a chain.  Daughter is standing and is hugging the mother around the neck.

Identified on the back (in very faint pencil writing) as Alvira Woolsey, 3 years old.

Card is imprinted: Hebron, Nebraska
Photographer: Griffin and Day

Circa 1900 picture mounted on board.  Board measures 5 inches wide x 6.5 inches tall.  Image area measures 2 3/8 inches wide x 3 7/8 inches tall.  Embossed border around the image.

Good condition with some foxing and soiling.

Original Antique Wedding Photograph. The man is dressed in a suit, has a boutonniere, and is holding a rolled document, that I'm assuming is their marriage certificate.  Bride is wearing a long train bridal veil.

Card location is marked: Clay Center, Kansas
Photographer: Brach

Dates to circa 1890s.

Cabinet photo measuring 4.25 inches wide x 6.5 inches tall. 

Identified on back as Charley Allen.

Condition is good with some foxing and soiling.  This is a somewhat faded or low contrast photo.

Antique Cabinet Photo showing an Edwardian couple. The man is seated with the woman standing beside him.

Card is marked: Phillipsburg, Kansas
Photographer: G. A. Locke

1890s Picture measuring 4.25 inches wide x 6.5 inches tall.  Image area measures 3 7/8 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches tall. No markings on back and no identification.

Nice clear photo. Some light foxing and age toning and a few surface scratches.

Shown on an old newspaper background, with button embelishments in the second product photo.  Does not come with newspaper or buttons.

Any questions, please ask. 

Original Antique Photo showing the store front of Allen's Grocery. Identified on back as Charles Allen Place of business in Tillamook, Oregon. Circa 1890s.

Old wagon is visible in the lower right corner. Painted on the side is: N. Allen.

There is also a  sign on the front of the tree, that reads: Fresh Chickens - 10c lbs.

Lower left corner shows what looks like an old bicycle with a scarf draped over it.

Measures 6 inches tall x 9 inches wide. Condition is poor with lower left corner missing, creases, and soiling.  There is also an area near the right edge with some kind of paper residue stuck on it.

Rare view, that may be a one of a kind!

Antique photo showing a young couple in a horse drawn buggy. Photo is taken in front of their home.

Written on back is:
Taken at the Limekiln north west of Fairbury at Smith home.

Identified as Emma Petersen and Glen Smith.

Pnoto measures 5.5 inches tall by 6.5 inches wide. Mounted on rigid cardboard backing. This is the original photo circa 1890s. Condition is very good.

Check my store for more vintage and antique photos. Thanks for looking!

An original Antique Cabinet Card photo. Shows a liittle girl wearing a Necklace, Earrings, and Watch leaning on Lace Photo Prop. Identified on back as Anna Petterson. No photographer mark.

Photo measures 4.25 inches wide x 6.5 inches tall. Condition is very good with some minor scuffing.

Please Note: Watermark does not appear on actual photo.

Antique Funeral Photo. Shows a heart shaped floral spray with photo of Thena at the center. She is flanked on each side by a floral wreath. One that reads, "Thena" and one that reads, "Schoolmate".

I believe the Thena in this photo is Thena Ernestine Woolsey. Born 1887 in Knox County, Illinois and died 1906, also in Knox County.

Large mounted photo. Mount measures 12 inches wide x 10 inches tall. Photo measures 8.25 inches wide x 6.25 inches tall.

Photographer mark in lower right corner of mount is:
Osgood Photo Supply Co.
Galesburg, Illinois

Condition is very good.

Vintage Original Photo showing the Odd Fellows Home at York, Nebraska. Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Copyright 1910 by I.P. Gage, Grand Secretary. Photo by Jackman of Fremont, Nebraska.

Picture measures about 9" x 14".

Condition is fair with some foxing, soiling, and mount is dog eared upper right corner.

Antique stereoscope stereoview card showing the Main Aisle of the Agricultural Building, World's Fair, St. Louis. Copyright 1904 by Underwood & Underwood. Card number 25. Story of the Agriculture building on the back.

Excellent condition with some minor soiling on the back.

Antique Cabinet Photo showing a man and woman. Man has a moustache and woman is wearing a long dark dress.

Card is marked: Beatrice, Nebraska
Photographer: J.H. Woods - 418 Court Street

1890s Picture measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches. No markings on back and no identification.

Nice photo. Some marks, small white spots, and age toning.

Antique Cabinet Card Photo showing 2 girls. One girl is standing and has her arms placed on photo props. The other girl is seated, has long curly hair, and is holding a feather hat in her lap.

Card is marked: Sutton, Nebraska
Photographer: Soderberg

1890s Picture measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches. No markings on back and no identification.

Nice photo. In very good condition.

Antique Cabinet Card Photo showing a family of 4. Mother and father, with one son and one daughter. Girl is wearing a hair bow. Father has a moustache.

Identified on back as:
Mrs. W.H. Hull

Circa 1900 Picture measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches.

Nice photo. In good condition.

Antique Mounted Family Portrait Photo. This is one of several I have in my possession of this family. This one is not marked with their identities but I have another almost identical to it, that is id'd. You can view it here:

And a photo that shows their location as Hubbell here:

Includes the parents: John and Lou Woolsey, daughter Lila, and twin boys Earl and Berl Woolsey.

Mr. Woolsey owned a Drug/Grocery store in Hubbell, Nebraska until 1902, when he sold it to T.C. Patterson of Hebron, Nebraska.

Photo location is Hubbell, Nebraska circa 1900. Grocery and drug store items are visible in the background.

Large picture with mount measuring 8 x 10 inches. Actual photo measures 5 1/8 x 7 inches.

Nice photo. In excellent condition.

Antique Cabinet Card Photo of the Woolsey family of Hubbell, Nebraska.

This is one of several I have in my possession of this family. This one is not marked with their identities but I have another photo that is id'd. Pictured is John and Lou Woolsey, and daughter Lila.

Check other photo here:

And Identified here:

Mr. Woolsey owned a Drug/Grocery store in Hubbell, Nebraska until 1902, when he sold it to T.C. Patterson of Hebron, Nebraska.

Card is marked: Hubbell, Nebraska
Photographer: W.E. Smith

1890s Picture measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches.

Nice photo. In good condition.

Antique Mounted Family Portrait Photo. This is one of several I have listed from this family. This one is identified as: John and Lou Woolsey, daughter Lila, and twin boys Earl and Berl.

Mr. Woolsey owned a Drug/Grocery store in Hubbell, Nebraska until 1902, when he sold it to T.C. Patterson of Hebron, Nebraska.

2 other photos of this family may be viewed here:

And here:

Photo location is Hubbell, Nebraska circa 1900. Grocery and drug store items are visible in the background.

Large picture with mount measuring 8 x 10 inches. Actual photo measures 5 1/8 x 7 inches.

Nice photo. In excellent condition.

Antique Cabinet Photo showing a bride and groom. Bride is standing, and is wearing a fancy headpiece with long veil and a lace collar. Groom is seated and wearing a suit and tie with boutonniere.

Identified on back as Caroline (Carlsen) Forslund and John Forslund.

Card is marked: Clay Center, Kansas
Photographer: Howard's Photographic Studio and Copying House

1890s Picture measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches.

Nice clear photo in sepia tone. Nice condition.

Antique Cabinet Card Photo of two little girls in dark dresses, and a baby in a long white gown.

Card is marked: Davenport, Nebraska
Photographer: J. A. Roles

1890s Picture measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches.

Nice photo. In good condition.

Antique Cabinet Photo showing a family of four. Both men have a mustache. The seated woman is wearing dark floral dress and a brooch at her neckline.

Card is marked: Phillipsburg, Kansas
Photographer: Cobb & Locke

1890s Picture measuring 6 5/8 x 4 3/8 inches. No markings on back and no identification.

Nice clear photo. Some light foxing and age toning and a few surface scratches. Photo has been trimmed along right edge. This edge is not straight.

Antique Cabinet Photo with a fancy printed back. Dark green background with gold lettering and scroll work. Shows a pretty woman with curly hair, wearing a high collar dress.

Card is marked: Beatrice, Nebraska
Photographer: Star Gallery Art Photography - 418 Court Street

1890s Picture measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches. No identification on photo.

Nice photograph. Some foxing and age toning.

Antique cabinet photo circa 1880s. Shows a sweet little baby. Identified on back as James Perry Heroy (?). Photographer was "Evans", 48 & 50 Court Street, Binghamton, New York. Photo measures about 4" wide x 6.5" tall.

Condition is good with photo starting to peel at upper left corner.