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Cabinet photo of a man & woman posed in photographer's studio (Theo. G. Dimmers), N.Y., n.d., ca. 1865-1885.
Photograph
Cabinet photograph of a man and woman posed in photographer's studio, New York, no date, circa 1865-1885.
4-1/4" wide x 6-1/2" high; plain edge. Photograph by Theodore G. Dimmers, 388 Bowery, New York.
They are not identified.
Dimmers was operating in Hoboken along with his brother, Rudolf (or Rudolph), at 406 Washington St. from the mid-to late 1880s (and which became 1018 Washington in 1892). Both addresses have been seen (using name of Dimmers or Dimmers Photo Studio) with text "Formerly in New York."
Back of this mount has imprint:
Theo. G. Dimmers [facsimile signature]
Photographer.
388 Bowery
Near Cooper Institute. New York.
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Date of establishment of New York studio is not apparent, but he is listed in 1872 Trow's Directory.
2014.015.0049
2014.015
Purchase
Purchase
Museum Collections.
Dimmers, Theodore G.
1865 - 1885
New York City
Date: 1865-1885
4 in
7 in
Good
Display Value: Good Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2011-12-23