[Woman Photographer] Cabinet Card Portrait Photo of Well Dressed Man

Author: CARR, Mrs. Rosetta E. (1845-1907)
Title: [Woman Photographer] Cabinet Card Portrait Photo of Well Dressed Man
Publication: Winnipeg, MB: American Art Gallery, [c. 1890]

Description: Cabinet Card Photograph. Circa 1890, but not later 1895, when she moved to her home studio and shortly thereafter auctioned off her business effects and retired in 1897. Albumen print mounted onto the photographer's card, measuring 6.5 x 4.25 inches wide. Photo w. some fading, card w. wear to edges, verso blank. Very Good.

"She had a staff of at least four including two women..." and, a local magazine stated "the pictures taken by her will compare favorably with those from any metropolitan establishment... she is an artist who thoroughly understands her business, and always gives satisfaction to her patrons. Perhaps there is no business in our fair city which shows the progress of our civilization as much as that carried on by Mrs. RE car...the pictures taken by her will compare favorably with those from any metropolitan establishment she is an artist who thoroughly understands her business and always give satisfaction to her patrons. Perhaps there is no business in our fair city which shows the progress of our civilization as much as that carried on by Mrs. R.E. Carr..." Ref. Rediscovery : Canadian Women Photographers 1841-1941.

Seller ID: 4817

Subject: Americana & Canadiana, Film & Photography



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