ca. 1880-1910, [cabinet card, portrait of two young girls photographing a dance between two others], Donnell via Be-Hold Fine Photographs

ca. 1880-1910, [cabinet card, portrait of two young girls photographing a dance between two others], Donnell

via Be-Hold Fine Photographs

ca. 1866, [cabinet card, portrait of the Rigl sisters, posed in a supported pas de deux position], Otto Sarony via the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

ca. 1866, [cabinet card, portrait of the Rigl sisters, posed in a supported pas de deux position], Otto Sarony

via the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

ca. 1866, [cabinet card portrait of the Rigl Sisters in lift position], Otto Sarony via the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

ca. 1866, [cabinet card portrait of the Rigl Sisters in lift position], Otto Sarony

via the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

c. 1860-1910, [portrait of Helene Levy in winged costume, posed mid-flight] via the New York Public Library, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

c. 1860-1910, [portrait of Helene Levy in winged costume, posed mid-flight]

via the New York Public Library, Jerome Robbins Dance Division

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This blog is a collection of photographs and ephemera focused mainly within the curious and often misunderstood realm of 19th century America. I have a soft spot for all things silly, antiquated, macabre, and grotesque. The content is from a variety of collections; public, academic, and private. In addition, there's an occasional emphasis on Ulysses S Grant and the Civil War, as well.

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