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Take a look at this beautifully illustrated postcard featuring the San Francisco Bay Bridge. The portrait captures the essence of this iconic landmark in stunning detail. Whether you’re a collector or just looking for a unique memento of your visit to California, this postcard is a must-have. The postcard was made in the United States and features topographical details of the region. It’s perfect for anyone who loves beautiful landscapes or is interested in the history of San Francisco. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this stunning piece of art.

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With frame measures 13.5″ by 10.5″, portrait measures 9″ by 7″, frame is as is condition.

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Self portrait of William Shew, a prominent Civil War-era. Daguerreotypist who was active in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. He was a case maker in Massachusetts and moved to San Francisco in 1851, setting up his “Moveable Daguerreotype Saloon” enabling him to travel. During Japan’s first diplomatic mission to the US in 1860, She made a portrait of Yukichi Fukuzawa. A philosopher and educator who was part of the embassy’s staff. The photo was among the most famous in Japanese history in its day and included Shew’s daughter, Theodora, in one of the earliest photos of a white woman to be seen in Japan. See photos for item condition and please ask any photos before purchasing. Please see Brown Vintage’s other sales for Civil War-era items, including photography, as well other Americana, militaria and vintage Star Wars toys and action figures. Thank you for looking! Albumen, daguerreotype, CDV, carte de visite, image.

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The certified authentic number is (AOC 40212) as you can see in the pictures its a lovely piece and one of a kind couldn’t find another just like it. For any more questions please feel free to ask thanks!

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Original vintage 10 by 13.5 inch (board is 14.5 by 18) gelatin silver photograph taken by San Francisco photographer Edward Carroll, who has signed the photo in the lower left corner. Carroll’s archive is held in part by the Bancroft Library and the University of California. Not signed or stamped. This portrait is of Hollywood Star Kirk Douglas. Circa 1962 in LA based on a notation on the back. See other auctions for 2 more portraits of Douglas by Carroll.

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Original vintage and huge 16 by 19.5 inch (board is 19 by 24 inch) gelatin silver photograph taken by San Francisco photographer Edward Carroll, whose archive is held in part by the Bancroft Library and the University of California. Not signed or stamped. This portrait is of Hedda Hopper, the gossip columnist (1885 – 1966). This spectacular photograph likely dates from the early 1960s.

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Antique photograph from the collection of a historic Mariposa, California Gold Mine town Old West family. They’re the Daut, Schroeder / Schanz, and Stewart families (see some history below). Mariposa, near the west entrance to Yosemite National Park, has their Mariposa Museum & History Center where you can learn more about the area. This is a Victorian. Charles Lainer of San Francisco. In November, 1895, a fire broke out in the photograph gallery of Charles Lainer at 717 Market Street, caused by some one carelessly leaving a gas stove lighted. The gallery is in a two-story brick building, owned by Jacob Kamm. Maybe you like this photographer or subject matter, share the same genealogy with this family, or have a historical interest in the American Western trail from San Francisco to Merced to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada? There’s something for everyone! He and his wife Christina Egenhoff were German Immigrants, natives of Hanover, Germany. I don’t know that he worked the mines, but his son, George D. When he passed away, they referred to him in the papers as “the Mariposa pioneer”. From an 1867 article: “On Monday last, Frederick DAUT and “Indian Tom, both of whom were working for Mr. MALONE, near CLARK’s saw mill, Mariposa county, were considerably injured by a premature blast while working in a tail-race of a mining claim. DAUT had the flesh torn from his hand and his eyes badly burned with powder. Tom was also burned about the face and eyes. He discovered Schroeder Mine in 1878. When Schoeder passed, his will was published in the papers and he’d written that his main executor was Fred Daut. Schroeder’s wife (Elizabeth Worther Schoeder aka grandma Schanz Schroder) had been previously married. In his will, John left his stepdaughter, Louisa C. George Dietrich Stewart his house on Saxon’s Creek with gardens, outbuildings, blacksmith’s shop, etc. Schroeder left his buggy to Fred Daut’s daughter, Emilia. He left further property to his daughter Mrs. Carl Schiffer (Theresa Schroeder Schiffer), his son Carl J. See: Mariposa Gazette, Volume LVII, Number 45, 30 March 1912.

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Original vintage and huge 16 by 19.5 inch (board is 19 by 24 inch) gelatin silver photograph taken by San Francisco photographer Edward Carroll, whose archive is held in part by the Bancroft Library and the University of California. Not signed or stamped. This portrait is of Kenneth Everette Betelle (1927 – 2013), aka Mr. Kenneth the first celebrity hairdresser in New York City. He styled Jaqueline Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and many others. After working for Helena Rubenstein and Lilly Dache, he formed his own studio, Kenneth, in 1963 on East 54th Street. This photograph likely dates from the early 1960s.

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There is penciled information claiming it was done around 1847 and the portrait is of “Emma Baker”. That label has been given a date of about 1855.

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Here is a Miniature German Porcelain Portrait Painting Of A Beautiful Young Woman. Measures 2 15/16 inches or 75 mm wide. Overall in good condition…. Don’t Forget to Check out my other items Listed. The item “Antique Miniature Porcelain Beautiful Young Woman Portrait Painting Germany” is in sale since Wednesday, October 13, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “riowall” and is located in Rio Vista, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Size: Mini (up to 6in.)
• Region of Origin: San Francisco California
• Style: Miniature
• Material: Oil
• Type: Painting
• Features: Framed
• Subject: Portrait
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Painting Surface: Porcelain
• Date of Creation: 1900-1949
• Width (Inches): 28
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

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