ACT38. E. Anthony, NY. Mrs. John Wood, born Matilda Charlotte Vining (1831-1915); English actress and theatre manager. CDV trimmed at bottom. VG. $35
ACT99. Brady’s National Portrait Gallery, published by E&HT Anthony. Charles John Kean (18 January 1811 – 22 January 1868), actor, was born at Waterford, Ireland, the son of the actor Edmund Kean. CDV. VG. $75
ACT107. J. O’Kane, NY. CDV of Edwin Booth, Tragedian. G. $150
ACT132. C.D. Fredricks & Co., NY. Charlotte Saunders Cushman (July 23, 1816 – February 18, 1876) was an American stage actress. Her voice was noted for its full contralto register, and she was able to play both male and female parts. She lived intermittently in Rome, in an expatriate colony of prominent artists and sculptors, some of whom became part of her tempestuous private life. CDV. G. $75
Act208. Sarony, New York. Charles Albert Fechter (23 October 1824 – 5 August 1879) was an Anglo-French actor. Cabinet Card. VG. $20
Act211. Newsboy, New York. Augustus Cook as Napoleon Bonaparte. Cabinet Card. G. $15
Act225. Leeson, NY. Cabinet card of unidentified performers. VG. $25
Act245. Mora, NY. Large 14″ x 9″ photographer’s advertising sample card depicting 162 images of cabinet cards of celebrities, 81 on each side, that are available from the Mora studio. Couple chips around edges as shown. G. $250
ACT246. C.D. Fredricks & Co., NY. Edwin Booth. Tax stamp with Fredricks’ cancellation stamp dated Sep. 9, 1864. CDV. G. $150
ACT262. Amazing 14″ x 9″ promotional card for Mora, NY. Displays 162 cabinet card images of actors and actresses (81 on each side of card) available from Mora’s studio. The names of nearly all the sitters are easily readable. Chip at to of card o/w VG. $250
Act263. Mora, NY. Cabinet Card of Modjeska, matted and framed with a clipped inscription “Sincerely yours, Helena Modjeska 1894.” Helena Modrzejewska 12 October 1840 – 8 April 1909), known professionally as Helena Modjeska, was a Polish actress who specialized in Shakespearean and tragic roles. She was successful first on the Polish stage. After emigrating to the United States (and despite her poor command of English), she also succeeded on stage in America and London. She is regarded as the greatest actress in the history of theatre in Poland. Mat measures 14″ x 9;” signature 2″ x 3.” VG. $150
Act265. Falk, NY. Belle Archer (Sept. 5, 1858-Sept. 19, 1900). Stage actress & singer. Died in an accident at the train station in Jamestown, NY when she fell and sustained a head injury. There is an inch line abrasion in the image toward the lower left o/w VG. $75
Act266. Morrison, Haymarket Theatre, Chicago. Inscribed “Truly Yours, W.N. Wadsworth, Alabama Co.” Cabinet card appears to be an African-American actor but could conceivably be someone in black face, although it would be a very convincing make-up job. VG. $150