Dr. Amanda Sanford, M.D. (1883)

An inscription in pencil on the back of this carte-de-visite says simply: "Dr. Sanford 1883."  She was easy to identify, and her individual story is fascinating and inspiring.  I also learned that Dr. Sanford's life and career were closely connected to those of other pioneering women in medicine and in other fields who supported and... Continue Reading →

Young women posed around a swing in Michigan

This albumen print was made by a photographer identified as L.D. Austin in South Haven, Michigan.  The young women appear to be in their late teens, and are grouped around a swing, which could symbolize the carefree days of youth.  The sitter at lower left is also holding a long stick ... another relic of... Continue Reading →

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