[Early Photography] Collection of 60+ cyanotypes, incl. playful and artfully posed scenes

9 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. Omaha, Nebraska, directory repurposed as a photo album containing approx. 49 tipped in cyanotypes, randomly mounted throughout the directory. Some are also loosely tucked into the directory pages. The cyanotypes measure approx. 8 x 5 in. or smaller. Some are accompanied by manuscript captions. Interior of front cover inscribed with date of August 4th, [18]88, and a list of men and women, including a "Business Manager" and "Honorary Members." Subject matter ranges from interior and exterior views of a home as well as artfully posed and playful portraits of men, women, and children, including some family portraits. Images of note include a female photographer posed with her camera, with examples of her work displayed in the foreground, women playing instruments, young women dressed in costume, a woman standing with a baseball bat and ready to play ball," and more. (Covers fully separated and heavily worn, many pages loose, with edge and corner wear to the pages. Images overall good to very good.)

[With:] 15 loose cyanotypes, approx. 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. or smaller, including views of horse-drawn wagons traveling down bustling city streets, railroad scenes, interior and exterior home views, and a family portrait. (Images overall good, with some toning, occasional edge and corner wear.)

Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey

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[Early Photography] Collection of 60+ cyanotypes, incl. playful and artfully posed scenes

[Early Photography] Collection of 60+ cyanotypes, incl. playful and artfully posed scenes