1870 A. Miller CDV Photo, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois

On reverse: possibly "A.L Miller." handwritten in old period fancy ink handwriting. Please see middle initial, it also may be "A.T. Miller." As in, his first name starts with an A. Photo type: Original Vintage Victorian Carte de visite Photograph. Photographer: Fancy ornate backmark with camera of E.S. Hall, Corner of Market Street and Penn Street, Hoopeston, Vermilion County, Illinois. (Known to be photographer Ervin Storer Hall, Ervin Hall, Ervin S. Hall) 

Online searches reveal that an early settler or pioneer of Hoopeston was named Richard Miller, with info on him and his descendants in the history of the town. The Miller Bros were Grocers in Hoopeston in the later 19th century. Hoopeston is 120 miles south of Chicago, in the vicinity of Lafayette and Champaign, and 130 miles from Springfield.

This family photo is trimmed on top and bottom edges, usually to fit into photo albums, as many were. Does not affect his image in any way. He appears about 16-20 years old, born about 1850. A beautiful image, and a wonderful and historical Illinois Miller piece. Found in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Size 2.5 x 4 inches

      Note: Hello from ~debra. I have spent years collecting over 10,000 ID’d lost family photos & paper from US flea markets & antique shops. I do the best gen research I can, but am always open to corrections. This is an original antique item, not a reprint. A new high quality rigid sleeve is included for extra protection, especially during shipping. You may buy a piece alone, or large intimate 300 dpi scans of the front and back sent immediately via email, or both. Please search carefully, as they are often found together and many may be related. I also invite you to join me at Ancestorville Genealogy on facebook. Thank you, enjoy! ~Debra Clifford (contact info on top bar)