A photograph from an Ebay seller in Bolton, Massachusetts. The photo is from the R. B. Himes studio, which was only in operation from 1897 to 1899. Unfortunately the names of the five six men are not on the back.

Six men.

The men appear to be workers who stopped by the studio to have their portrait taken. One man is seated in a chair and on either side two other men are sitting on he chair's arms. Behind hem are three other men. Five of the six have mustaches while the better dressed man, wearing a tie, is clean shaven.

 

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 Ebay purchase froms Andover, Kansas. 

1). No name on the back. The photo was taken at the Himes studio, the corner of Front and Park in Traverse City, Mich.

The woman is wearing a dark mutton-chop sleeved dress. A feather collar or a short boa is around her neck. Her hat has feathers and perhaps a ribbon, with a netting veil covering her face.

The Himes studio operated in Traverse City from 1894 to 1900.

An unidentified woman.

2). Also unidentified. Taken at the McManus Brothers studio. The numbers 9369 and 6 printed in blur ink on the back, with a handwritten 14.

An unidentified man.

An Ebay purchase from Evansdale, Iowa. Two photographs, unfortunately, no names on the back. 

Photo 1: Three young women stand behind three seated young men. Just a hint of the painted backdrop is visible on the right-hand side.

Each man has a watch chain with the two at each end having a charm on their chain. The two women on the right side have a small curl in the center of their forehead while the woman on the right has a curl sticking straight up at the back of her head.

Six unidentified young people.

The Moblo Studio operated in Traverse City between 1893 to 1913.

Photo 2: Two well-dressed young men. One sits on a sofa, the painted backdrop visible behind him.  He is the man sitting on the left in the first photo. This photo may be a couple of years later than the first photo.

The other man may be sitting on a column.

Two unidentified men.

The Himes studio operated between 1894 and 1900.

 An Ebay photograph from Greenville, Texas. It was taken at the R. B. Hines studio at the corner of Front and Park Streets in Traverse City. That studio was in operation from 1897 to 1899.

On the back in blue ink is the name Mike Umlor.

Mike Umlor, circa 1897-1899.

Michael Angelo Umlor was born on 31 May 1883 in Mayfield Township, Grand Traverse County, daughter of Michael Umlor and Mary Magdalena Schoenborn. 

On 12 June 1900, Michel A. lived with his parents and siblings Ritchard J., Nora C., George V., Maud M., and Carl F. on Hannah Avenue in Traverse City. He was a laborer in a basket factory.

Michael was married on 29 August 1906 in Traverse City to Rebecca M. Jacques.

On 16 April 1910, Michael A. and Rebecca M. Umlor lived at 827 S. Union Street in Traverse City. He was working as an insurance agent.

On 12 September 1918, Michael Angelo Umlor registered for the draft while living with Rebecca Mae at 1374 Oakman Blvd. in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He worked as a merchant. He was medium height and build, had brown eyes, and black hair.

On 17 February 1920, Michael and Rebecca and their servant Rose Shangraw lived at 1374 Oakman Blvd. in Detroit. They rented their home. Michael was the proprietor of a retail store and Rebecca was a saleslady in the store.

On 11 April 1930, Mike and Rebecca, their nine-year-old daughter Katherine, and Rebecca's mother Mary Jacqus lived at 01 Waverly Avenue in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. They owned their home, valued at $12,000, and had a radio. Mike owned a dry goods store.

On 11 April 1940, Michael and Rebecca, their daughter Catherine E., mother-in-law Mary Jacques, and a boarder Leo T. Alton lived at 214 California Avenue in Highland Park. Michael was an auto salesman.

On 27 April 1942, Michael registered for the draft while living at 214 California Avenue. He worked as a salesman for Taylor's Inc. The family phone number was TO-8-3310. He was 5 ft 9 inches tall, weighed 210 pounds, had brown eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

On 10 April 1950, Michael and Rebecca and two boarders lived at 214 California Avenue in Highland Park. Michael was a real estate broker.

Michael died in January 1958. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Traverse City Record-Eagle, 13 January 1958, page 3, column 2.

Two photographs by R. B. Himes. Himes had a photography studio at the corner of Front and Park Streets between 1897 and 1899.

The top photograph features two men seated in chairs in front of a painted or printed backdrop with flowers and a fence. The man on the left is Harvey Avery. Avery was a Civil War veteran who worked in Traverse City as a salesman for various businesses. He died in 1924 at the age of 85. He and his wife Frances May Wilhelm had a daughter. The identity of the man he was photographed with is unknown.

Harvey Avery and an unidentified man, 1897 to 1899.

The second photo may be  a wedding portrait. The man has a bouttoniere on his lapel while the woman has an elaborate hairstyle. The photo does not have any writing on its back. 

A portrait from 1897 to 1899.

An Ebay purchase. AZ young man posing in front of a printed backdrop, a couch on his left side and a stool or chair on his right. He is wearing a suit jacket, vest with a watch, chain, and fob; a bow tie, a shirt that probably has a celluloid collar, striped pants, and shoes. He has a mustache and short hair.

The Himes studio was in operation in Traverse City between 1897 and 1899.

An Ebay.com purchase from Pennsylvania. An unidentified man with a nice mustache. The Himes Studio operated in Traverse City between 1894 and 1900. The painted backdrop visible behind the young man is also visible in the other Himes photos posted on this blog.

Unidentified man, 1894-1900.

Three unusual unidentified group photos. [none are marked on the back]

All are from the Himes Studio, which operated in Traverse City between 1894 and 1900. Although open for about six years, the studio used at least three different maker's marks on the photographs they produced.

The first and second photographs were purchased at the same time on Ebay. They may represent young men in costume, for a party or play.

R. B, Himes Cor. Front and Park Traverse City, Mich.

R. B, Himes Cor. Front and Park Traverse City, Mich.

The third photograph shows two men posed with their bicycles. Bicycles became popular in the 1890s throughout the United States.

HIMES Traverse City, Mich.

Two Himes photographs marked "Cor. Front & Park Himes Traverse City, Mich."  R. B. Himes operated his studio in Traverse City between 1894 and 1900. The two photographs were purchased at the same time and likely were family members or friends. The sofa appears in both photos.

Written on back: Mable Shelder

Mabel Shelder was born on 10 August 1881 in Paradise township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, daughter of Charles Shelder (born Canada) and Sarah Duffey (born Ohio). Her parents were living in Paradise township in June 1880. She had two older sisters, Marion A. (born 30 August 1877) and Ada V. (born circa 1878/1879), and a younger brother George Walter (born 12 August 1883).

Mabel's sister Ada Shelder was married on 1 April 1896 in Paradise township to Adam F. Chappel. Adam was born circa 1854 in Perth, Canada, son of William H. Chappel and Susan Westerdirck. Adam had been previously married to Margaret Elizabeth Sly, who died in 1892. Adam and Margaret were the parents of Emma, Edward, James, Franklin, Charles, and Adam. Adam and Ada were the parents of William and Benjamin.

Written on back: Florence and Edward Chaple Travers City Mich.

Edward was born on 20 June 1874 in Paradise township, Michigan. He died on 12 January 1940 in Garfield township, his death certificate noting that he was divorced. Edward was married first on 25 April 1904 in Grawn, Grand Traverse County to Julia (Seymour) Bartz. Julia was born circa 1874 in Michigan, daughter of Harlow Seymour and Sarah Anthony. By 1920, Edward was married to Annie (--?--). Annie was born circa 1886/1887 in Canada.

Florence remains unidentified. There was a Florence Chappel working as a servant in Traverse City in 1900. She was born in May 1882 in Michigan, to parents born in New York. It is uncertain (and probably unlikely) that this is the Florence in the photo.