Chas Eisenmann

Che Mah

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This is another CDV I’ve been looking for for a long time – Che Mah, the Chinese Dwarf. I had previously purchased a copy that was in faded condition, thinking it would be some time before I’d find another in better shape. Then this one rolled around.

Che Mah by Eisenmann
Che Mah by Eisenmann

Unlike the facsimile signatures on the versos of a bunch of my Tom Thumb CDVs, I do believe the pencil signature in English and Chinese is in the hand of Che Mah directly. It certainly does not appear to be mechanically reproduced, and it looks distinct from the signature on the first one:

Che Mah, by Eisenmann
Che Mah, by Eisenmann

Admiral Dot by T.T. Tuthill, Moravia NY

Admiral Dot, by Tuthill
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My newest Admiral Dot image. At least I believe it is Admiral Dot, on tour in Moravia, NY.

Admiral Dot, by Tuthill
Admiral Dot, by Tuthill

Here are some other Admiral Dot images for comparison:

Admiral Dot age 13
Admiral Dot age 13
Admiral Dot age 14
Admiral Dot age 14
Admiral Dot age 18
Admiral Dot age 18
Admiral Dot with Lottie Swartwood
Admiral Dot with Lottie Swartwood

Although the new image is not labeled, I think he looks an awful lot like the Admiral Dot in the last photo with his wife, Lottie Swartwood. Judge for yourselves, and let me know what you think.