May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 386
Albino Woman Profile – C. D. Eisenmann, New York
Estimate: $200 - $300
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Albumen cabinet card profile portrait depicting an albino woman in left-facing profile. She wears a ribbon headband and necklace, with long, very light hair flowing over her shoulders. Her eyebrows and eyelashes appear faint, consistent with albinism. Plain studio backdrop.
Front mount signed “C. D. Eisenmann, New York.” Reverse bears full advertising imprint for Charles Eisenmann, “The Popular Photographer,” 229 Bowery, N.Y., with branch gallery at 18 West 14th Street, N.Y.
An important New York studio example by Eisenmann, a photographer known for portraiture of performers, sideshow figures, and unusual subjects. Clear, well-composed albino portrait with strong exhibition association.
Front mount signed “C. D. Eisenmann, New York.” Reverse bears full advertising imprint for Charles Eisenmann, “The Popular Photographer,” 229 Bowery, N.Y., with branch gallery at 18 West 14th Street, N.Y.
An important New York studio example by Eisenmann, a photographer known for portraiture of performers, sideshow figures, and unusual subjects. Clear, well-composed albino portrait with strong exhibition association.
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