Rare CDV of Photographer William H. Rau, Philadelphia Democrat but very neatly trimmed on

but very neatly trimmed on the top or bottom

She was prominent operatic soprano

so she was likely actually the child's mother and not just a photographer's assistant

The red tinting and enhancements are original / as found

Rare CDV of Photographer William H. Rau, Philadelphia Democrat but very neatly trimmed onOriginal CDV of the prominent Philadelphia photographer William Herman Rau, probably taken by his wife Louisa, who was also a photographer. Rau had a studio in Philadelphia, on Grand Avenue. His was Louise was also the daughter of the noted photographer William Bell, whose studio was also in Philadelphia. Rau would eventually purchase Bell's studio. CDV is 4" x 2. 5" and in VG antique condition, with light soiling and or foxing. Shipping: Ground photo