[PHOTOGRAPHY posed - children]. [after 1894]. Photograph form. 10.4x14.4 cm on original backing form. 10,5x16,...

[PHOTOGRAPHY posed - children]. [after 1894]. Photograph form. 10.4x14.4 cm on original backing form. 10.5x16.4 cm, by Juliusz Mien in Cracow.
A group of three children and one doll posed with toys for a commemorative photograph. Photo pasted on original cardboard backing. Imprint on the right margin of the backing: "JMien Kraków". On the back an advertising vignette of the plant with the text: "Diploma of Honor Lvov 1894 Juliusz Mien A. Potocki 11 Kraków". Photo heavily rubbed and soiled.
J. Mien (1842-1905) - writer, translator of French literature, photographer. A student of Avit Szubert. Since 1887 he ran an atelier together with Jozef Sebald at 31 Slawkowska St. In 1893 he opened his own establishment at 8 Kopernika St., and the following year at 13 Podwale St. and 24 Market Square St. In 1897 he opened a branch in Zakopane at 45 Krupówki St. In 1894 he received a medal at an exhibition in Lvov. His specialty was photographs of children. His establishment was specially stocked for this purpose with equipment adapted to the age and play of children. After his death until 1919, the establishment was run by his daughter Klementyna.