Ten more McManus Brothers studio portraits with the same mark.

The first four are children. All are seated on a chair with a rug draped over it. It is likely that a parent is hidden behind the chair, holding the child in place.

The second, third, and fourth photos- the children appear to be wearing the same necklace. I think the third and fourth photos are the same child. It is also possible one or more of these children were in previous blog entries. It is certainly difficult to tell children apart when they are this young!

The next two photos were definitely taken at the same time. The first is probably a father, daughter, and mother. The man's pupils have been retouched.

The daughter appears in the second photo with another girl. Her hairstyle, dress, and necklace are the same in the two photos. 

Another photo has two women posing next to each other.

Then a photo of a young woman. She has a piece of jewelry at her throat that appears to be three white beads.

The woman in the next photograph may have the same necklace and may be the same woman? She holds a fan and the photograph cut out her image and superimposed it onto a painted rock fence.

Lastly, two boys and a third child (possibly another boy) are posed, probably siblings. The middle child sits on a low stool atop a couple of books. The child on the right sits on a chair with braid hanging from the arms and sear. The painted backdrop and floor covering are barely visible.

 

Two unidentified McManus Brothers studio photographs.

The first is a young woman with muttonchop sleeves on her dress. 

The second is two children. The older girl rests her arm on a sofa that has tassels hanging from the front. The younger girl sits on a chair with braid hanging from its arms and front. The rug or linoleum flooring appears to have springs of flowers. In the background the painted backdrop has an easel and some sort of arch or doorway.

 

Two more unidentified photographs.

The first is from the William Boswell studio, which operated from 1894 to 1901. Four children, likely siblings, are posed. Two sit on a chair with some sort of padded furniture (uncertain) to the right. The other two children standing in front of the backdrop which has lace curtains and possibly a ballistrade.

The second is from the Himes studio, located at the corner of Front and Park Streets in Traverse City. Richard B. Himes operated the studio from 1897 to 1899.

A handsome man stands next to a chair. The painted backdrop has a stone wall with flowers cascading down and in front. 

 

Two more from the McManus Brothers studio. Nothing written on the back.

The first is a woman posed in front of a plain background. She had an elaborate shirt or blouse.

Four members of a family, possibly four generations? Two sit on chairs, the one on the left has braid hanging from the arm. The rug that appears in many photos lies crumpled behind the girl on the left. The painted backdrop has the curtain next to a stained glass window, present in many other photos taken in the 1890s.

 

Three photos from the McManus Brothers studio. I cannot be certain, but I suspect all three are from the same family and the first two may be photos of the third, the latter taken when they were older. Luckily, the third photo has their names on the back.

All three are taken with the same backdrop, which appears to have a curtain next to a pilaster with a flower-filled urn.

The first photo has the child posing next to a velvet-upholstered chair with tassels.

The second photo has the child seated in a chair with tassels hanging from its arms. A rug and blanket next to the child almost certainly disguises a parent holding the child in place.

The third photo has written in pencil:

Blanche Lada Robertson

Frank Lada

 Blanche is seated in a chair with braid hanging from the arm and seat. A rug is visible behind the two children.

Frank Lada was born on 22 May 1895, the son of Joseph V. Lada and Anna M. Valish. He died on 16 January 1897 in Traverse City and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

His younger sister Blanche Lada was born on 15 June 1897 in Traverse City. She was married to Harry Alexander Robertson. She died on 11 January 1937 in Traverse City and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

Based on Blanche's birth year I think the photo was likely taken in 1898.

 

Six photos from the McManus Brothers studio.

Like many photos, the pupils of this woman were retouched. I'm guessing this photo was taken in the 1890s.

This baby's eyes were also retouched. They are sitting on a chair with a rug draped over it, possibly masking the presence of someone holding the baby from behind.

Another bust-only photo. The woman has an unusual broach.

The next three have a person's bust superimposed on scrolls and florals.

This man's left eye has the pupil retouched.

A young man.

A young woman wearing a pearl necklace and muttonchop sleeves.

 

Two more photos from the Moblo studio. No names are written on the back.

Four girls pose, probably sisters. The Moblo studio was in operation from 1893 to 1913. The girl on the left is sitting on a wicker chair. The girl in front is on a small stool. A painted backdrop is barely visible behind them.

The second photo was likely taken during one of the cold months. A man stands next to the wicker chair visible in the first photo. His dog sits on the chair. The painted background is also the same from the first photo and appears to have a curtain and possibly some flowers.