1891 PIEDMONT EXPOSITION - CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN BY A WOMAN PHOTOGRAPHER, MRS. L. CONDON . THE CABINET CARD HAS A MEDAL IMPRINT FOR THE PIEDMONT EXPOSITION 1891.

THIS IS THE FIRST INDICATION THAT A PIEDMONT EXPOSITION WAS HELD IN 1891.

 

Collection of Cornerstone Books and Antiques, Canton, GA

 

In the book The positive image: women photographers in turn of the century America By C. Jane Gover

it is said: "In 1890 Mrs. L. Condon, of Atlanta, Ga, an experienced professional photographer, opened a studio. In this workplace, lavisly decorated with Turkish rugs, silk drapes, upholstered chairs, pottery, and works of art, Mrs. Condon specialized in photographing children, brides, and society women." There is a famous profile photo of suffragatte Susan B. Anthony taken in Atlanta in 1895 by Mrs. Linnie Condon.

 

In Rootsweb.com it is said "Live in Louisville, Kentucky, and later in Atlanta. Work is associated with

the 1895 Cotton States Exposition in Atlanta."

 

In the Louisville, Kentucky Directory for 1889 and 1890 she is listed as a photographer at 611 and 613 W. Market St. In 1888 she is listed as Linnie Condon and in 1889 as Mrs. L. Condon. In 1890 she is listed as Mrs. L. Condon, evidently having been married that year. She later moved to Atlanta in 1890 with her new husband.

In the 1888 directory her first name is spelled as Lilnie and in the 1890 as Linnie.

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