Today I have for you four carte de visite photos I found last Wednesday at an antique shop in Danville, Kentucky. The one similarity I find between the four is the chair – it looks as if it were used in all the photos – but I think that rather unlikely! There are no names on any of the photos.
The first two photos were taken by P. P. Ackley, Photographer, Fort Plain, New York. I feel sure these are husband and wife – very unlikely the two photos taken by Mr. Ackley, with the same pose and same background – and found in the same antique shop! – would be of two unrelated people!
The bow on the woman’s head looks as if it has been tinted. I like the ruching at the bottom of the sleeves and the white lace collar.
This couple looks very young – perhaps they were just starting out – could this possible be a wedding photo? The man wears no ring, but, with my magnifying glass, I think I can see a ring on her right hand. There is nothing on the back of the photo to tell us where it was taken.
This last gentleman looks to be a bit of a dandy – with his mustache, tie and checked shirt! Wouldn’t you love to know his name? This photo is from Benjamin Lochman’s Photographic Gallery, No. 9 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. This chair, although similar, looks to be made of leather, with a bit more decoration!
Four more photos, five unknown people! One day someone will email me with good news when I post photos! Happy researching!
Categories: Family Stories, Genealogy Ramblings, Old Photos
















