Antique CDV c1870s Beautiful Ghostly Image of Woman in White Belfast, Ireland

Description: Antique CDV c1870s Beautiful Ghostly Image of Woman in White Belfast, Ireland One of my personal favorites in the collection.Photo by Famous Irish Photographer: William AbernethyAbernethy, William (1864–1930), professional photographer, was the son of Robert Abernethy, farmer, from Comber, Co. Down. Details of his early life are lacking, even in obituaries published in the Belfast press. He learned his trade in Belfast, in the studio of a successful portrait photographer, John Phillips. In 1886 he married Elizabeth McClurg and in the same year, when aged only 22, opened his own studio at a good address in the High Street. He soon became the leading portrait photographer of his generation in Belfast, partly because he was a skilled practitioner of his craft but also because he had an excellent head for business. In a description of his studio published in 1891 he claimed to be employing upwards of twenty experienced assistants of various kinds and photographing on average more than 300 clients a day; a later advertisement, dated 1895, boasted of having taken 18,000 portraits during the previous year. Expanding his operations, by 1910 he had three branch studios in Belfast, as well as others in Bangor, Newry, and Dundalk. Abernethy's standing was officially recognised in 1900, when Queen Victoria, during her visit to Ireland, allowed him to photograph her and awarded him the royal warrant. In 1925, when a Northern Ireland branch of the London-based Professional Photographers' Association was formed, Abernethy was elected president.Financially successful, Abernethy could afford to support a comfortable lifestyle. His two sons were sent to boarding school, after which one went on to university to read medicine, the other to attend the Slade School of Art. Of his three daughters, one was an early woman graduate of TCD and became headmistress of a Dublin school for girls. Abernethy and his wife travelled extensively for pleasure, he himself venturing as far as the Holy Land. When he died, at his home in Bangor on 23 February 1930, his estate was valued at £6,350. The business, run by his sons during the 1930s and later by his widow (through a manager) declined, closing eventually in the 1950s. A portrait of Abernethy by the artist Harry Douglas, appropriately a photograph overpainted in oils, is in the possession of descendants. 60 DAY FREE RETURNS!! I COMBINE SHIPPING! (Domestic Orders Only) PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY: TO RECIEVE COMBINED SHIPPING YOUR PURCHASES MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF EACH OTHER (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS). We typically will automatically refund you any extra shipping paid if eBay has you pay for your purchase right (Domestic Orders Only) TIME PERIOD IS BEST GUESS Looking for a vintage Carte de Visite photograph on eBay? Our online store has a vast selection of authentic CDVs, including portraits of historical figures, vintage family snapshots, and scenic landscapes. Our Carte de Visite collection is perfect for collectors, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates vintage photography. Our CDVs are genuine antiques from the late 1800s, and have been carefully inspected for quality and authenticity. We offer affordable prices and fast shipping, so you can enjoy your vintage photograph without breaking the bank. Our eBay listing include vintage photography, antique photos, 19th century prints, historical portraits, and family snapshots. Our high-quality Carte de Visite photographs are perfect for decorating your home, adding to your photography collection, or as a unique gift for someone special. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of history! Browse our selection of Carte de Visite photographs today and find the perfect addition to your collection. How to get a combined shipping invoice: Place Items into the ebay shopping cart Click the little tab in upper right corner of shopping cart page that says "Request total from seller" Then I will be able to send you a combined shipping invoice. This will not work on a mobile device!

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Andover, Kansas

End Time: 2025-02-05T13:33:22.000Z

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