A thin paper photograph, known as a cabinet card, dating back to around 1880. Scroll through to see more images from "Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850s-1950s."
A thin paper photograph, known as a cabinet card, dating back to around 1880. Scroll through to see more images from "Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850s-1950s."
Courtesy Nini-Treadwell Collection/5 Continents Editions
A photograph dated to 1910, and marked with the note "Rocky Nook Labor Day."
A photograph dated to 1910, and marked with the note "Rocky Nook Labor Day."
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A photograph dated to 1910. Collectors Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell usually find the images in antique stores and flea markets.
A photograph dated to 1910. Collectors Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell usually find the images in antique stores and flea markets.
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Dating back to around 1860, this is an early type of photograph known as a tintype.
Dating back to around 1860, this is an early type of photograph known as a tintype.
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An image believed to be from the turn of the 20th century, long before same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States.
An image believed to be from the turn of the 20th century, long before same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States.
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As well as posed portraits, the collection contains pictures of couples lying in bed and having picnics.
As well as posed portraits, the collection contains pictures of couples lying in bed and having picnics.
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The collectors can usually only guess at the circumstances behind each photo.
The collectors can usually only guess at the circumstances behind each photo.
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An undated photo shows two men lying out on the grass.
An undated photo shows two men lying out on the grass.
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An undated image believed to have been taken in the US. Many of the collection's photographs come from times when taking, developing or keeping such pictures could pose a significant risk to one's personal safety -- or even freedom.
An undated image believed to have been taken in the US. Many of the collection's photographs come from times when taking, developing or keeping such pictures could pose a significant risk to one's personal safety -- or even freedom.
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An undated photograph, one of almost 3,000 historical images forming the Nini-Treadwell Collection.
An undated photograph, one of almost 3,000 historical images forming the Nini-Treadwell Collection.
Courtesy Nini-Treadwell Collection/5 Continents Editions