A few years ago I celebrated the many accomplishments an extraordinary woman named Lydia J. Cadwell. Not only did she have at least one famous client who sought her out as a photographer, she also achieved success in other areas, including being a patent-holding inventor. The Podcast Episode 58 webpage has more details about all of this, along with a link to the podcast episode audio and a full transcript of the audio episode. I encourage you to check out the webpage and transcript to learn more about the fascinating Lydia J. Cadwell.
Anyway Chris recently noticed the there was a wonderful cabinet card by Lydia J. Cadwell for sale on eBay — so we snapped it up! Note the intricate lace head covering as well the beautiful lace shawl wrapped around the unidentified woman’s shoulders:
(Courtesy McIntyre-Culy Collection)
Moreover, the back of the cabinet card not only has Mrs. Cadwell’s studio address, it also show what looks to be a printed reproduction of her signature:
(Courtesy McIntyre-Culy Collection)
It’s fun to have this beautiful example of Lydia J. Cadwell’s work, along with the chance to re-visit her life and achievements again.
