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Alice Austen Envelopes and Calling Cards Collection

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Description

Alice Austen Envelopes and Calling Cards Collection (1893‑1898)

Overview

This collection comprises digitized photographs of handwritten envelopes and Victorian calling cards belonging to Elizabeth Alice Austen, a pioneering Staten Island photographer. The items, dated from 1893 to 1898, are scanned in high resolution and accompanied by typed transcriptions. They are housed in the Alice Austen House Museum’s archival holdings and provide a window into Austen’s social and professional network during the late Victorian era.

Background

Alice Austen (1866‑1952) was a prominent photographer and social figure in Staten Island. Her correspondence reveals connections with friends, family, and clients across New York State. The collection was assembled by the museum as part of the larger Alice Austen Papers, preserving material that illustrates Austen’s role in the community and the business of photography at the turn of the century.

Contents

The collection contains twelve scanned envelopes, each annotated with sender, recipient, date, and place of origin. Senders include Julia T. Martin (Albany), Bessie Strong, Adele Brown, Lou Alexander, and unnamed individuals. Recipients are primarily Miss Alice Austen, with some addressed to Miss C. Alice Austin. Postmarks reference Rosebank, Clifton, New Brunswick, Richmond County, and the New York Post Office. Alongside the envelopes, the collection includes Victorian calling cards used for social invitations, though specific card images are not listed in the provided data. Transcription files provide typed versions of the handwritten content, facilitating research without handling the fragile originals.

Scope

The material covers the years 1893‑1898, reflecting Austen’s social and professional life during the late Victorian era. Geographically, the items reference locations on Staten Island (Rosebank, Clifton), Albany, New Brunswick, Richmond County, and New York City. The collection focuses on personal correspondence, social invitations, and business communications related to her photography practice. It excludes broader archival materials such as photographs, negatives, or other documents not directly linked to envelopes or calling cards.

Raw Cheimarros Data

@alice_austen:person {full_name: "Elizabeth Alice Austen", birth_year: @date_1866, death_year: @date_1952, occupation: "photographer", residence: @rosebank}

@rosebank:place {city: "Rosebank", region: "Staten Island", state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@albany:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@new_brunswick:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@richland_co:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@richmond_co:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@clifton:place {city: "Clifton", state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@julia_t_martin:person {full_name: "Julia T. Martin", relationship: "close friend", location: @albany}

@bessie_strong:person {full_name: "Bessie Strong"}

@julie_bredt:person {full_name: "Julie Bredt"}

@violet_m_ward:person {full_name: "Violet M.E. Ward"}

@isabella_king:person {full_name: "Isabella King"}

@adele_brown:person {full_name: "Adele Brown"}

@lou_alexander:person {full_name: "Lou Alexander"}

@unknown_sender:person {description: "unknown sender"}

@wright:person {full_name: "Wright"}

@the_evening_post:organization {type: "newspaper"}

@alice_austen_envelopes_and_calling_cards:collection {title: "Alice Austen Envelopes and Calling Cards Collection", creator: @alice_austen, institution: "Alice Austen House", date_range: {start: @date_1893, end: @date_1898}, subjects: ["Correspondence","Envelopes","Calling Cards","Victorian Social Life","Staten Island History","Photography"]}


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@date_1893_12_02 {description: "December 2, 1893"}

@date_1893_12_28 {description: "December 28, 1893"}

@date_1893_12_31 {description: "December 31, 1893"}

@date_1893_02_06 {description: "February 6, 1893"}

@date_1893_03_12 {description: "March 12, 1893"}

@date_1893_03_15 {description: "March 15, 1893"}

@date_1893_03_16 {description: "March 16, 1893"}

@date_1893_03_20 {description: "March 20, 1893"}

@date_1893_03_28 {description: "March 28, 1893"}

@date_1893_03_29 {description: "March 29, 1893"}

Metadata

Title
Alice Austen Envelopes and Calling Cards Collection
Type
Collection
Creator
Alice Austen
Institution
Alice Austen House
Created
1893-1898
Language
en
Subjects
Correspondence, Envelopes, Calling Cards, Victorian Social Life, Staten Island History, Photography
Place
Staten Island, NY, Albany, NY, New Brunswick, Richmond Co.
Source
PINAX

Files (10)

1893_12-2-dec 1001-martin copy.jpgJPEG
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Miss Austen, Rosebank, Staten Island, N.Y.

1893_12-28-dec 4001-strong copy.jpgJPEG
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Miss E. A. Austen Rosebank Staten Island New York

1893_12-31-dec 5001-martin copy.jpgJPEG
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Miss Austen Rosebank Staten Island, N.Y. ALBANY, N.Y. DEC 31 4:30 PM 1893 UNITED STATES POSTAGE TWO CENTS

1893_2-6-Adele Brown 6 Feb 1893001 copy.jpgJPEG
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Miss Alice Rusken Clifton Station

1893_3-12-1898 March 4004-Bennington-Martin copy.jpgJPEG
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Miss Austin's Rosebank Staten Island N.Y.

1893_3-15-March 1001 copy.jpgJPEG
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Miss E. A. Austen Rosebank, Staten Island. N.Y.

1893_3-16-Lou Alexander Mar 16003 copy.jpgJPEG
1.04 MB
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Miss Alice Austin Clifton Staten Island New York

1893_3-20-Unknown Sender envelope Mar 20 1898001-New-Brunswick copy.jpgJPEG
708.03 KB
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Miss C. Alice Austin, Rosebank P.O. Richland Co., L.J.

1893_3-28-March 3001-martin copy.jpgJPEG
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Miss Alice Austin Rosebank. Staten Island N.Y.

1893_3-29-March 5001-wright copy.jpgJPEG
506.94 KB
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The Evening Post 206 TO 210 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. P. O. BOX 794. "LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, CORTLANDT 2033." NEW YORK MAR 29 1130AM 1893 Miss Austin Roseland P.O. Richmond Co. N.Y.

Version History (4 versions)

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  • v1 · 12/9/2025, 7:33:39 PM · View this version
    "Reorganization group: Envelopes and Calling Cards"

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