Carte de Visite: New York Scene, 1867

It has proven unusual to find carte de visite for sale. This one I acquired on Ebay recently. I love the view it gives of post-war New York state--clothing, housing, family structure (parents, two daughters and three sons). Click on the picture to see it closeup.

Tsunami Hit New York?

Scientists believe that a huge wave, similar to the Christmas Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, hit the present day area of New York City around 300 BCE. Studying more than 20 earth cores, they believe that a large storm or rare Atlantic Ocean tsunami or some space impactor could have created the findings.

Read the fascinating story here.