Appelquest, Emily C. – Photographs, Pistols & Parasols

Upcoming: a Free Virtual Event

Hi everybody. I have been woefully remiss in posting this month as I prepare for two invited talks I will be giving in March. Today I wanted to share that first talk is coming up […]

Early PICT Followup: On the Flip Side

Cabinet card by the Appelquest studio in MIddletown, CT. Shows a full-length view of a woman standing by a studio set. The woman is wearing a fur-trimmed jacket. (Courtesy McIntyre-Culy collection).

It’s always fun when Chris and I are able to find an additional example of work by one of the women photographers I’ve already talked about. Today’s example: a new-to-us cabinet card by the Appelquest […]

Early PICT – Meet Emily Appelquest

Here on Photographs, Pistols & Parasols I often mention how the stories I share confront the “myths” (i.e. the many misconceptions) about early women artisan photographers. For example, a persistent misconception is that a widow of […]