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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality
I found this intriguing cabinet card photograph a year or so ago on ebay. (I'm just now going thru around some old files)
There wasn't much information in the seller's description.
"Cabinet Card- Charles' Crowd - Large Group Men Women Hats Fancy Dresses 1890-1900"
After a long time searching for clues, I noticed the ladies' FAN in the center of the photograph.
rotated / enlarged
Let's take an even closer look, shall we.
Ah-Ha Jacoby Bros!
1888
lapl
by 1890, brother Charles has moved from New York to 665 South Hope St. in Los Angeles.
lapl
Could this be the Charles that is mentioned on the back of the card? [Charles Jacoby]
Does anyone know what Charles Jacoby looked like? I bet he's the guy to the left of the lovely lady with the fan. (her right)
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My notes have everything . . . but what you're asking for,
e_r. Sorry.
Jacoby Bros. 1868, acquired from Jose Mascarel and Jose del Refugio Bilderrain a lot on the east side of Los Angeles St. north of 1st St.; clothing store located (1875) in the Downey Block, soon moving south across the street into A. Portugal’s former premises in the Temple Block; partnership comprised of Abraham, Charles, Herman, Lesser, Morris, and Nathan Jacoby.
Jacoby, Abraham ca. 1852, born in Prussia; 1870, present in Wilmington district as a merchant’s clerk; died August 15, 1919.
Jacoby, Charles 1872, corner Los Angeles St.; see also Harris & Jacoby.
Jacoby, Herman ca. 1842, born in Prussia; June, 1870, married Matilda; 1870, present in Wilmington district as a general merchant with savings of $7,500 and real estate valued at $1,750; died April 8, 1913.
(I have nothing for an
Isaac N. Jacoby, nor
Morris.)
Jacoby, Lesser 1872, clerk Wilmington.
Jacoby, Nathan H. ca. 1839, born in Prussia; ca. 1860, arrived in L.A., staying for about a year with Harris Newmark, who had known him in Europe; subsequently worked for Kremer; then had his own place; then was the senior partner in Jacoby Bros. (q.v.); 1870, present in Wilmington district as a general merchant with savings of $7,500 and real estate valued at $1,750; 1872, general merchandise, Wilmington; November 23, 1911, died; sons Morris M. and Grover I.
also
Harris (I.)
& Jacoby (C.) 1872, gents’ furnishings, books, tobacco, etc. 63 Main St.