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| 1. |  | Pam Ferrazzutti 2011 (photographed) A selection of 19th century photographica Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti |
| 2. |  | Pam Ferrazzutti 1870 (ca) "Doves of Pliny" Micro Mosaic & Enameled Ormolu Photograph album 12.75 x 9.75 x 3.25 ins (32.4 x 24.8 x 8.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Large grand tour album featuring the finest Italian made Micro Mosaic of the "Doves of Pliny" surrounded by a wide band of Malachite, all set into a polished black stone panel of either Marble, Onyx or Slate which in turn is framed by French Enameled Ormolu.The album was a collaboration between skilled European craftsmen. Each CDV window is marked b.s.g.d.g. Patent "breveté sans garantie du gouvernement" (French: patented without government guarantee) & W.M. There are 37 pages accommodating 4 CDVs each for a total of 148. Then there are 6 pages holding 12 Cabinet Cards. The album including photos weighs approx. 6 kg. |
| 3. |  | Pam Ferrazzutti 1870 (ca) "Doves of Pliny" Micro Mosaic & Enameled Ormolu Photograph album 12.75 x 9.75 x 3.25 ins (32.4 x 24.8 x 8.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Large grand tour album featuring the finest Italian made Micro Mosaic of the "Doves of Pliny" surrounded by a wide band of Malachite, all set into a polished black stone panel of either Marble, Onyx or Slate which in turn is framed by French Enameled Ormolu.The album was a collaboration between skilled European craftsmen. Each CDV window is marked b.s.g.d.g. Patent "breveté sans garantie du gouvernement" (French: patented without government guarantee) & W.M. There are 37 pages accommodating 4 CDVs each for a total of 148. Then there are 6 pages holding 12 Cabinet Cards. The album including photos weighs approx. 6 kg. |
| 4. |  | Pam Ferrazzutti 1870 (ca) "Doves of Pliny" Micro Mosaic & Enameled Ormolu Photograph album 12.75 x 9.75 x 3.25 ins (32.4 x 24.8 x 8.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Large grand tour album featuring the finest Italian made Micro Mosaic of the "Doves of Pliny" surrounded by a wide band of Malachite, all set into a polished black stone panel of either Marble, Onyx or Slate which in turn is framed by French Enameled Ormolu.The album was a collaboration between skilled European craftsmen. Each CDV window is marked b.s.g.d.g. Patent "breveté sans garantie du gouvernement" (French: patented without government guarantee) & W.M. There are 37 pages accommodating 4 CDVs each for a total of 148. Then there are 6 pages holding 12 Cabinet Cards. The album including photos weighs approx. 6 kg. |
| 5. |  | The workshops of Alphonse TAHAN, Paris 1860 (ca) Napoleon III era photograph album with Ebony, Brass, Tulipwood, Mother of Pearl & Abalone inlay Photograph album 6.25 x 5 x 2.5 ins (16 x 12.7 x 6.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The label in this exquisite CDV album states "Pim Brothers & Co. Fancy Cabinet Department, DUBLIN". It no doubt was especially made for this Irish retailer, please note the tiny iridescent green abalone shamrocks or quartrefoils set into Mother of Pearl. The MOP stars are set into Ebony circles. Both designs were then edged with diminutive Tulipwood disks. The central brass cartouche is engraved with the owner's initials. The reverse features brass banded Tulipwood marquetry surounded by Ebony veneer. French polish finish. There are 25 pages holding 50 CDVs. The 25 pages will accommodate a total of 50 CDVs. Each page is marked Brevete S.G.d.G. or "breveté sans garantie du gouvernement" (French: patented without government guarantee) Alphonse Tahan (1830-1880) was a major maker of small items such as boxes and delicate furniture. He was the cabinet maker to Napoleon III. |
| 6. |  | The workshops of Alphonse TAHAN, Paris 1860 (ca) Napoleon III era photograph album with Ebony, Brass, Tulipwood, Mother of Pearl & Abalone inlay Photograph album 6.25 x 5 x 2.5 ins (16 x 12.7 x 6.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The label in this exquisite CDV album states "Pim Brothers & Co. Fancy Cabinet Department, DUBLIN". It no doubt was especially made for this Irish retailer, please note the tiny iridescent green abalone shamrocks or quartrefoils set into Mother of Pearl. The MOP stars are set into Ebony circles. Both designs were then edged with diminutive Tulipwood disks. The central brass cartouche is engraved with the owner's initials. The reverse features brass banded Tulipwood marquetry surounded by Ebony veneer. French polish finish. There are 25 pages holding 50 CDVs. The 25 pages will accommodate a total of 50 CDVs. Each page is marked Brevete S.G.d.G. or "breveté sans garantie du gouvernement" (French: patented without government guarantee) Alphonse Tahan (1830-1880) was a major maker of small items such as boxes and delicate furniture. He was the cabinet maker to Napoleon III. |
| 7. |  | The workshops of Alphonse TAHAN, Paris 1860 (ca) Napoleon III era photograph album with Ebony, Brass, Tulipwood, Mother of Pearl & Abalone inlay Photograph album 6.25 x 5 x 2.5 ins (16 x 12.7 x 6.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The label in this exquisite CDV album states "Pim Brothers & Co. Fancy Cabinet Department, DUBLIN". It no doubt was especially made for this Irish retailer, please note the tiny iridescent green abalone shamrocks or quartrefoils set into Mother of Pearl. The MOP stars are set into Ebony circles. Both designs were then edged with diminutive Tulipwood disks. The central brass cartouche is engraved with the owner's initials. The reverse features brass banded Tulipwood marquetry surounded by Ebony veneer. French polish finish. There are 25 pages holding 50 CDVs. The 25 pages will accommodate a total of 50 CDVs. Each page is marked Brevete S.G.d.G. or "breveté sans garantie du gouvernement" (French: patented without government guarantee) Alphonse Tahan (1830-1880) was a major maker of small items such as boxes and delicate furniture. He was the cabinet maker to Napoleon III. |
| 8. |  | De La Rue & Co. (London) [marked] 1865-1875 (ca) Anglo-Indian Ivory and Sandalwood Sadeli Micro Mosaic Photograph album 10 x 6.25 x 2.25 ins (25.5 x 10.8 x 5.8 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The elaborate stand and covers were made for the Victorian British Raj market at one of the Bombay province's workshops. The materials used were Ebony, Ivory, Sandalwood and for the tiny Sadeli micro mosaics Tin, Silver & Wood. The stand features a finely carved tableau of flowers, birds and mythical beasts surrounding a central elephant decked out in fancy parade gear. The album's hinged & gild decorated pages are of European manufacture. The London retailer's name can be found in tiny letters under the "A" of "Album" on the illuminated inside front cover page. The 19 pages will display 4 CDVs each for a total of 76. |
| 9. |  | De La Rue & Co. (London) [marked] 1865-1875 (ca) Anglo-Indian Ivory and Sandalwood Sadeli Micro Mosaic Photograph album and title page 10 x 6.25 x 2.25 ins (25.5 x 10.8 x 5.8 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The elaborate stand and covers were made for the Victorian British Raj market at one of the Bombay province's workshops. The materials used were Ebony, Ivory, Sandalwood and for the tiny Sadeli micro mosaics Tin, Silver & Wood. The stand features a finely carved tableau of flowers, birds and mythical beasts surrounding a central elephant decked out in fancy parade gear. The album's hinged & gild decorated pages are of European manufacture. The London retailer's name can be found in tiny letters under the "A" of "Album" on the illuminated inside front cover page. The 19 pages will display 4 CDVs each for a total of 76. |
| 10. |  | De La Rue & Co. (London) [marked] 1865-1875 (ca) Anglo-Indian Ivory and Sandalwood Sadeli Micro Mosaic Photograph album on matching stand 10 x 6.25 x 2.25 ins (25.5 x 10.8 x 5.8 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The elaborate stand and covers were made for the Victorian British Raj market at one of the Bombay province's workshops. The materials used were Ebony, Ivory, Sandalwood and for the tiny Sadeli micro mosaics Tin, Silver & Wood. The stand features a finely carved tableau of flowers, birds and mythical beasts surrounding a central elephant decked out in fancy parade gear. The album's hinged & gild decorated pages are of European manufacture. The London retailer's name can be found in tiny letters under the "A" of "Album" on the illuminated inside front cover page. The 19 pages will display 4 CDVs each for a total of 76. |
| 11. |  | Pam Ferrazzutti 2011 (photographed) A selection of 19th century photographica - Mother of pearl Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti |
| 12. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl covers and Sterling Silver shields & ornamentations in addition to MOP raised decorative "ribs" affixed to strips of Tortoiseshell. Photograph album 9 x 6.25 ins ( 23 x 16 cm ) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Will accommodate 96 CDVs. Provenance: Purchase from the decendant of an identified prominent English family. All but 3 of the 24 pages are filled with their images. |
| 13. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl covers and Sterling Silver shields & ornamentations in addition to MOP raised decorative "ribs" affixed to strips of Tortoiseshell. Photograph album 9 x 6.25 ins ( 23 x 16 cm ) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Will accommodate 96 CDVs. Provenance: Purchase from the decendant of an identified prominent English family. All but 3 of the 24 pages are filled with their images. |
| 14. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl covers and Sterling Silver shields & ornamentations in addition to MOP raised decorative "ribs" affixed to strips of Tortoiseshell. Photograph album 9 x 6.25 ins ( 23 x 16 cm ) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Will accommodate 96 CDVs. Provenance: Purchase from the decendant of an identified prominent English family. All but 3 of the 24 pages are filled with their images. |
| 15. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl covers and Sterling Silver shields & ornamentations in addition to MOP raised decorative "ribs" affixed to strips of Tortoiseshell. Photograph album 9 x 6.25 ins ( 23 x 16 cm ) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Will accommodate 96 CDVs. Provenance: Purchase from the decendant of an identified prominent English family. All but 3 of the 24 pages are filled with their images. |
| 16. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl & Abalone covers. The Butterfly themed front is profusely decorated with applied gild floral ornamentation. The back features fine parquet work in the Tumble Block pattern. Ormolu clasps. Photograph album 8.25 x 5.75 ins ( 21 x 14.5 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Comes with original linen covered presentation box. Will accommodate 100 CDVs. Provenance: Purchased from an antiques dealer specializing in Russian artifacts. |
| 17. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl & Abalone covers. The Butterfly themed front is profusely decorated with applied gild floral ornamentation. The back features fine parquet work in the Tumble Block pattern. Ormolu clasps. Photograph album 8.25 x 5.75 ins ( 21 x 14.5 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Comes with original linen covered presentation box. Will accommodate 100 CDVs. Provenance: Purchased from an antiques dealer specializing in Russian artifacts. |
| 18. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl & Abalone covers. The Butterfly themed front is profusely decorated with applied gild floral ornamentation. The back features fine parquet work in the Tumble Block pattern. Ormolu clasps. Photograph album 8.25 x 5.75 ins ( 21 x 14.5 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Comes with original linen covered presentation box. Will accommodate 100 CDVs. Provenance: Purchased from an antiques dealer specializing in Russian artifacts. |
| 19. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl covers and Sterling Silver Cartouche & ornamentations. The raised MOP "ribs" cleverly hide where the MOP pieces join. Ornate silver fasteners keep everything in place. Photograph album 9.5 x 6.25 ins ( 24 x 16 cm ) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Will accommodate 60 CDVs. Missing clasps. |
| 20. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1865 (ca) CDV album with Mother of Pearl covers and Sterling Silver Cartouche & ornamentations. The raised MOP "ribs" cleverly hide where the MOP pieces join. Ornate silver fasteners keep everything in place. Photograph album 9.5 x 6.25 ins ( 24 x 16 cm ) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Will accommodate 60 CDVs. Missing clasps. |
| 21. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 22. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, back Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 23. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 24. |  | Geo. B. Hickock (Sansome Street, San Francisco) 1860s CDV album with mother of pearl and abaone shell Photograph album Private collection of Jules Martino |
| 25. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 26. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 27. |  | W.M. Storrs & Co. Fancy Goods (71 Genesee St., Utica, NY) 1865 (ca) Large Leather CDV album with rare fore-edge paintings of river scenes on all three gilded and embossed sides. Photograph album 11 x 9 x 2.5 ins (28 x 23 x 6.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Ivory rests and brass clasps. Clean index to list all 200 CDVs it can accommodate. The inside front cover bares the embossed name of the retailer. It reads: "W.M. Storrs & Co. Fancy Goods, 71 Genesee St., Utica, NY" |
| 28. |  | W.M. Storrs & Co. Fancy Goods (71 Genesee St., Utica, NY) 1865 (ca) Large Leather CDV album with rare fore-edge paintings of river scenes on all three gilded and embossed sides. Photograph album 11 x 9 x 2.5 ins (28 x 23 x 6.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Ivory rests and brass clasps. Clean index to list all 200 CDVs it can accommodate. The inside front cover bares the embossed name of the retailer. It reads: "W.M. Storrs & Co. Fancy Goods, 71 Genesee St., Utica, NY" |
| 29. |  | W.M. Storrs & Co. Fancy Goods (71 Genesee St., Utica, NY) 1865 (ca) Large Leather CDV album with rare fore-edge paintings of river scenes on all three gilded and embossed sides. Photograph album 11 x 9 x 2.5 ins (28 x 23 x 6.3 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Ivory rests and brass clasps. Clean index to list all 200 CDVs it can accommodate. The inside front cover bares the embossed name of the retailer. It reads: "W.M. Storrs & Co. Fancy Goods, 71 Genesee St., Utica, NY" |
| 30. |  | Unknown manufacturer 1865 (ca) Pair of matching Nautical Motif CDV albums. Leather with fancy brass Anchor & Rope decorations highlighted with large & small chrome plated rests. Carte de visite albums Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The large one has 13 pages which will hold 104 CDVs. It measures 11" x 9" x 1.75" (28 x 23 x 4.5 cm) The small one has 25 pages which will hold 50 CDVs. It measures 6 x 4.75" x 2.25" (15 x 12 x 5.7 cm) |
| 31. |  | Unknown manufacturer 1865 (ca) Pair of matching Nautical Motif CDV albums. Leather with fancy brass Anchor & Rope decorations highlighted with large & small chrome plated rests. Carte de visite albums Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The large one has 13 pages which will hold 104 CDVs. It measures 11" x 9" x 1.75" (28 x 23 x 4.5 cm) The small one has 25 pages which will hold 50 CDVs. It measures 6 x 4.75" x 2.25" (15 x 12 x 5.7 cm) |
| 32. |  | Unknown manufacturer 1865 (ca) Pair of matching Nautical Motif CDV albums. Leather with fancy brass Anchor & Rope decorations highlighted with large & small chrome plated rests. Carte de visite albums Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The large one has 13 pages which will hold 104 CDVs. It measures 11" x 9" x 1.75" (28 x 23 x 4.5 cm) The small one has 25 pages which will hold 50 CDVs. It measures 6 x 4.75" x 2.25" (15 x 12 x 5.7 cm) |
| 33. |  | Unknown manufacturer 1865 (ca) Pair of matching Nautical Motif CDV albums. Leather with fancy brass Anchor & Rope decorations highlighted with large & small chrome plated rests. Carte de visite albums Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The large one has 13 pages which will hold 104 CDVs. It measures 11" x 9" x 1.75" (28 x 23 x 4.5 cm) The small one has 25 pages which will hold 50 CDVs. It measures 6 x 4.75" x 2.25" (15 x 12 x 5.7 cm) |
| 34. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1870s-1880s (ca) Leather bound CDV album showing two cartes Photograph album Private collection of Jules Martino Initials H.S. on the front cover. |
| 35. |  | Unknown maker n.d. Ormolu, Steel, Enamel and Leather Presentation Album for CDVs & Cabinet Cards with locking clasp. Photograph album 11.25 x 9 ins ( 28.5 x 23 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti |
| 36. |  | Unknown maker n.d. Ormolu, Steel, Enamel and Leather Presentation Album for CDVs & Cabinet Cards with locking clasp. Photograph album 11.25 x 9 ins ( 28.5 x 23 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti |
| 37. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1870-1875 (ca) Flamed mahogany album with hand.carved stained mahogany decorative "hinges" Photograph album 11.5 x 9 x 2 ins (28 x 23 x 5 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti This large album with spaces for 104 CDVs was presented by the Danish Royal family to a valued servant. |
| 38. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1870-1875 (ca) Flamed mahogany album with hand.carved stained mahogany decorative "hinges" Photograph album Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti This large album with spaces for 104 CDVs was presented by the Danish Royal family to a valued servant. |
| 39. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1870-1875 (ca) Flamed mahogany album with hand.carved stained mahogany decorative "hinges" Photograph album Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti This large album with spaces for 104 CDVs was presented by the Danish Royal family to a valued servant. |
| 40. |  | Maison Casset, David & Courtinat (Manufacturer) 1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album, front Photograph album 12 x 9 ins ( 35 x 23 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Thermoplastic Album, often erroneously described as Gutta Percha. The spectacular cover features a blank cartouche flanked by the God of Science & Industry and the Goddess of the Harvest. The reverse is also Thermoplastic but of plainer design. The album can accomodate 80 CDVs and 12 Cabinet Cards. It weighs just over 3kg without images. Made in France by Maison Casset, David & Courtinat succ rs LYON, 32 Rue de la Republique |
| 41. |  | Maison Casset, David & Courtinat (Manufacturer) 1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album Photograph album 12 x 9 ins ( 35 x 23 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Thermoplastic Album, often erroneously described as Gutta Percha. The spectacular cover features a blank cartouche flanked by the God of Science & Industry and the Goddess of the Harvest. The reverse is also Thermoplastic but of plainer design. The album can accomodate 80 CDVs and 12 Cabinet Cards. It weighs just over 3kg without images. Made in France by Maison Casset, David & Courtinat succ rs LYON, 32 Rue de la Republique |
| 42. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album, front Photograph album 9 x 6 ins (23 x 15.2 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The cover of this horizontal rectangular album features a charming scene of Venus and Putti Attendants engaged in a musical interlude. The reverse is also Thermoplastic having a repetitive geometric pattern. The album's 24 pages can accomodate 136 CDVs. The openings are surrounded by delicate embossing indicating them to be of French or German manufacture. |
| 43. |  | Unidentified manufacturer 1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album Photograph album 9 x 6 ins (23 x 15.2 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti The cover of this horizontal rectangular album features a charming scene of Venus and Putti Attendants engaged in a musical interlude. The reverse is also Thermoplastic having a repetitive geometric pattern. The album's 24 pages can accomodate 136 CDVs. The openings are surrounded by delicate embossing indicating them to be of French or German manufacture. |
| 44. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (American) 1865-1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album, front Photograph album 6 x 4.75 ins (15.3 x 12 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti This pristine album's green & gold lithographed inside front cover page proudly proclaims: "The American Photograph Album". Both Thermoplastic covers are identical having a central cut-out exposing the underlying green velvet which matches the spine on which is a embossed floral design and the word "ALBUM". The gilded pages and clasps are as new. All CDV openings are surrounded by 3 gilded outlines which was typical of American albums of the Civil War era. The album's 20 pages can accomodate 40 CDVs. Gild decorated blank index. |
| 45. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (American) 1865-1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album Photograph album 6 x 4.75 ins (15.3 x 12 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti This pristine album's green & gold lithographed inside front cover page proudly proclaims: "The American Photograph Album". Both Thermoplastic covers are identical having a central cut-out exposing the underlying green velvet which matches the spine on which is a embossed floral design and the word "ALBUM". The gilded pages and clasps are as new. All CDV openings are surrounded by 3 gilded outlines which was typical of American albums of the Civil War era. The album's 20 pages can accomodate 40 CDVs. Gild decorated blank index. |
| 46. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (American) 1865-1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album, front Photograph album 6 x 5 ins (15.3 x 12.7 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Both Thermoplastic covers are identical having a central cut-out exposing the underlying purple velvet. The brown velvet spine is embossed with a floral design and the word "ALBUM". The gold lithographed inside front cover page reads: "Photograph Album". It is marked M. Bradley. That would be The Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. Milton Bradley is credited with having launched the board game industry. All CDV openings are surrounded by 3 gilded outlines which was typical of American albums of the Civil War era. The album's 20 pages can accomodate 40 CDVs. Gild decorated blank index. Fancy gilded brass clasps. Thermoplastic cover maker is unknown Page maker is Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. |
| 47. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (American) 1865-1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album Photograph album 6 x 5 ins (15.3 x 12.7 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Both Thermoplastic covers are identical having a central cut-out exposing the underlying purple velvet. The brown velvet spine is embossed with a floral design and the word "ALBUM". The gold lithographed inside front cover page reads: "Photograph Album". It is marked M. Bradley. That would be The Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. Milton Bradley is credited with having launched the board game industry. All CDV openings are surrounded by 3 gilded outlines which was typical of American albums of the Civil War era. The album's 20 pages can accomodate 40 CDVs. Gild decorated blank index. Fancy gilded brass clasps. Thermoplastic cover maker is unknown Page maker is Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. |
| 48. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (American) 1865-1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album, front Photograph album 6 x 4.75 ins (15.3 x 12 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Both Thermoplastic covers are identical having a large central cut-out in the shape of a flower exposing the underlying brown velvet. The once purple but now faded to brown velvet spine is embossed with a floral design and the word "ALBUM". The gold lithographed inside front cover page reads: "Photograph Album". It is marked "M. Bradley, Springfield, Mass". That would be The Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. Milton Bradley is credited with having launched the board game industry. All CDV openings are surrounded by 3 gilded outlines which was typical of American albums of the Civil War era. The album's 20 pages can accomodate 40 CDVs. Gild decorated blank index. Fancy gilded brass clasps. Thermoplastic cover maker is unknown Page maker is Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. |
| 49. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (American) 1865-1870 (ca) Thermoplastic Album Photograph album 6 x 4.75 ins (15.3 x 12 cm) Private collection of Pam Ferrazzutti Both Thermoplastic covers are identical having a large central cut-out in the shape of a flower exposing the underlying brown velvet. The once purple but now faded to brown velvet spine is embossed with a floral design and the word "ALBUM". The gold lithographed inside front cover page reads: "Photograph Album". It is marked "M. Bradley, Springfield, Mass". That would be The Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. Milton Bradley is credited with having launched the board game industry. All CDV openings are surrounded by 3 gilded outlines which was typical of American albums of the Civil War era. The album's 20 pages can accomodate 40 CDVs. Gild decorated blank index. Fancy gilded brass clasps. Thermoplastic cover maker is unknown Page maker is Bradley Litho Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. |
| 50. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 51. |  | Unidentified photographer 1860s-1870s French carte de visite album Carte de visite album Stereographica - Antique Photographica Courtesy of Bryan and Page Ginns (Sept 25, 2010, / 223) |
| 52. |  | Unidentified photographer 1860s-1870s French carte de visite album Carte de visite album Stereographica - Antique Photographica Courtesy of Bryan and Page Ginns (Sept 25, 2010, / 223) |
| 53. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (probably German) 1860-1870 (ca) Decorative carte de visite album Carte de visite album Stockholms Auktionsverk Photographica, 4 April 2011, Lot: 4290 Brown full leather. |
| 54. |  | Unidentified manufacturer (probably German) 1900 (before) Decorative carte de visite album Carte de visite album Stockholms Auktionsverk Photographica, 4 April 2011, Lot: 4291 Red leather. |
| 55. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 56. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, back Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 57. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 58. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 59. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 60. |  | Unknown manufacturer n.d. Photograph album cover Photograph album, front Private collection of Paul K. Berg |
| 61. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1865 English CDV album (Closed) Archives of Modern Conflict OR National Gallery of Canada Tiny pearls spell out the year 1865 on this small English CDV album. The elaborate ornamentation is 24 carat gold, natural pearls and decorative gold framed blue enamel ornamentation. It is 5 1/4" high by 5 1/4" wide and 1" thick. |
| 62. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1865 English CDV album (Open) Archives of Modern Conflict OR National Gallery of Canada View of an English thin CDV album with the cover open. It's 9 cardboard pages had never been used to hold the 18 CDVs it was made to display. Even the key and chain are solid gold. |
| 63. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. Decorative album for Cartes de Visite in the original box. Carte de visite album Stereographica - Antique Photographica Courtesy of Bryan and Page Ginns (#21 / 237) |
| 64. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist n.d. CDV album cover (Closed) Archives of Modern Conflict OR National Gallery of Canada The front cover of this album portrays the statue of Peter the Great of Russia which was unveiled on August 7, 1782 in St. Petersburg including the giant rock on which it was placed thus it was less than a hundred years old when this album was made. A combination of paint and mother of pearl applique sets off this lovely album that stands over 12' high. |