Description: An albumen silver print by Miss Annie M. Nikodem. Image measures "4" x 5 3/8" on a 4.25" x 6.5". First female professional photographer in Chicago to have a studio by herself. Miss A.M. Nikodem, Photographic Artist. No. 701 West Madison Street Chicago predeeded Mr. M. T. Baldwin in 1885. She was regarded as one of the most skillful and accomplished photographers in Chicago. Her studio occupied an entire two-storied building completely equipped with all of the modern improvements and appliances and her elegantly furnished parlors are the resort of the élite of Chicago. Miss Nikodem is the only lady in the city who gives personal attention to the taking of pictures, etc., and having had an extended practical and theoretical training she has attained a marked perfection in her art. In social circles Miss Nikodem occupies a prominent position both as a skillful artist and estimable lady, while in the business world she is held in high esteem as an enterprising and capable woman. Taken from a contemporary article about her. Nikodem occupied the studio at this address from 1885-1891, and then moved to another location. 1895 is the last year in which she seems to be listed in Chicago city guides. Despite her prominence, photographs from her studio are exceptionally uncommon. Nikodem's skill is fully on display in this portrait. The three or four other examples of her work we could find, all in library special collections, are all of women or girls, and they display a uniform artistic excellence and technical photographic skill. Despite her prominence, photographs from her studio are very uncommon. We attempt to provide photos that show the true condition of our eBay items. If, after the item is delivered, you are not completely satisfied, please email us within 14 days of delivery, get the item back to us within 4 days after notification, and we will refund your eBay bid payment after we receive the returned item. Buyer pays return shipping. We are happy to send you positive feedback after your payment, and ask that you do the same for us when your item arrives safely, quickly and as described. Please take the few minutes needed to give us feedback so that we can know how to improve our transactions with you, our customers. Please make your payment within 72 hours from end of auction. We will combine items to help you save on the cost of shipping. E-mail us and wait for an invoice before making your payment on multiple items. Items are shipped insured priority mail with tracking.
Price: 360 USD
Location: Des Plaines, Illinois
End Time: 2023-12-16T21:59:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: 4 1/4X 6 1/2
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Material: Cardboard
Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities
Format: Cabinet Card
Type: Photograph
Image Orientation: Portrait
Subject: Chicago, Women
Finish: Glossy
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1895
Image Color: Black & White
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
