During the mid-to-late 19th century as photography became the rage of the day, and as photographs became cheap and affordable the tradition of taking portrait photos (cartes-de-visites) became widespread. The above examples were recently purchased by the Vincentiana collections at DePaul University’s Archives and Special Collections Department. It is difficult to image that the practice of having one’s photograph taken was ever officially condoned by the poverty and simplicity conscious Daughters of Charity. It is likely, however, that family members and admirers of individual sisters prevailed upon them to have their photos taken, and then paid for them. In any event, the practice was widespread. Unfortunately, very few of the sisters in these photographs are identified by name. Yet, often the photographer would have his advertisement on the back of the photo enabling us to identify the location where the photographer worked.