A Handsome Devil in Allentown, Pennsylvania : Baum Circle : Cabinet Card 1899 For Sale

A handsome well dressed and devilish looking man poses for his portrait at Lindenmuth’s studio which was located at 24 North 6th Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He looks terrific in his three piece suit and his well groomed beard and handlebar mustache. Writing on the reverse of the photograph dates the image as being produced in 1899. The photographer of this portrait is primarily known for his work as an artist. Arlington Nelson Lindenmuth (1856-1950) was an American landscape and portrait painter who lived and painted in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania native was a member of the “Baum Circle”., the group of artists either were taught by or influenced by Pennsylvania impressionist painter, Walter Emerson Baum. Lindenmuth was also one of the earliest professional photographers in the Lehigh Valley area. He opened his first studio in Allentown in 1881. Prior to that, he operated studios in Tamaqua, Philadelphia, and Pottstown. All three cities are in Pennsylvania. As early as 1862, Lindenmuth was also employed as a traveling sales representative for Eastman Kodak. Interestingly, MoMA has an 1880s–90s Lindenmuth cabinet card in its photography collection.This cabinet card is in good vintage condition. The mount has minor corner wear and there is a small speck visible above the gentleman's head. This photograph measures about5 1/8 x 7 1/4 inches.Overall, this photo of a handsome well dressed mustachioed gentleman is not your standard "instant relative". (see scans)

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