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A remarkable, 6-piece original 19th-century photography archive documenting the Halpin and Send families of St. Louis, Missouri, with links to the Pipler family of Des Moines, Iowa. This collection is unique for its clear genealogical "trail," tracking the primary female subject from her maiden years to her life as a married woman and mother.
The Collection Includes:
1. William H. Halpin (Signed CDV): Full-portrait of the patriarch. Excellent "Troxell & Brother" St. Louis, MO backstamp.
2. Hannah Halpin (née Send) - Maiden Portrait: CDV inscribed "Miss Hannah Send." Full-length pose with books. Troxell & Brother, St. Louis.
3. Hannah Halpin - Married Portrait: Unmarked CDV (matching the maiden portrait features) showing her in later Victorian fashion.
4. Hannah Halpin - Mature Portrait (Tintype): A stunning tintype in a red-bordered paper sleeve, identified as "Mrs. Halpin."
5. William S. Halpin (The Son): CDV of a baby in a plaid-covered chair. Includes the "Hidden Mother/Helper" hand holding the child. Inscribed "William S. Halpin" on reverse.
6. Jake Pipler & Wife (The Cousins): Cabinet card from Otto Schaub Studio, Des Moines, Iowa. Crucial provenance on reverse: "Mrs. Halpin's Cousin."
Historical Context
• Studios: Features prominent 19th-century photographers Troxell & Brother (4th & Locust, St. Louis) and Otto Schaub (Des Moines).
• Dates: Ranges from the late 1860s through the late 1880s.
• Subject Info: William H. Halpin was a noted bookkeeper/clerk in the St. Louis commercial district during the city's post-Civil War boom.
Condition
Items are in good antique condition. CDVs show typical light foxing (age spotting) and corner wear consistent with album storage. The tintype has excellent clarity with minor surface emulsion wear. All handwriting is legible.
Reseller Specs for Item Specifics:
• Type: Photograph
• Format: Carte de Visite (CDV), Tintype, & Cabinet Card
• Year of Production: 1860-1889
• Region of Origin: St. Louis, Missouri / Des Moines, Iowa
• Subject: Family Archive, Genealogy, Victorian Fashion, Hidden Mother
• Unit of Sale: Lot of 6
