Auxier Collection: 19th Century Women Photographers

Many thanks to Matthew Auxier who reached out recently to share an album of his collection of photos that were taken by 19th century women photographers. With Matthew’s permission, I am sharing this link to […]

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 […]