Photograph Series
Photographs, 1880-1900.
Box 1
Folder 01
Moline, Illinois,
1883
2x4 head shot of an elderly woman, with her hair
parted in the middle and simply pulled back in a bun. She looks away from
camera with a serious expression. She wears a simple, dark-colored dress, which
features several clasps running vertically from the neck down. A slightly
frilly, white collar protrudes from the dress; however, it doesn't fully cover
her neck. The background is off-white and the frame is light brown. The
following is hand-written on the back of the photo: "Eliza Pershing of Moline,
Illinois, aged 71 years Feb. 16th 1883." A note accompanying the photo read:
"check for General Pershing."
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Folder 02
Sioux City, Iowa,
1880-1900
2x4 head shot of a young man in his mid to late
teens. His short, wavy hair is parted on the side. He looks away from the
camera with a serious expression. He wears a dark suit jacket with a white
dress shirt. The collar is flipped down, and he wears a dark bow tie. The
background of the photo is off-white, and the frame is gold. The back of the
photo reads: J.H. Hamilton, Photographer, Sioux City, Iowa. These words are
imprinted at an angle in a simple font. Curvilinear designs and scrolls adorn
the background. "Negatives preserved, Duplicates furnished at any time" is
imprinted at the bottom. Elmer Smith, the name of the sitter, is handwritten on
the front and back of the photo.
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Folder 03
Frostburg and Lonaconing, Maryland,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a young man in his twenties.
His short hair is parted on the side and flipped up in the front. He looks away
from the camera with a serious expression. He has a handlebar mustache. He
wears a dark-colored suit jacket with small, vertical stripes; a white shirt; a
dark-colored bow tie; and a white hanky in his left breast pocket. The white
background resembles a scroll, which is set against a black background. "Towles
Studios" and "Maryland" are impressed in gold at the bottom of the white frame.
A small crest is impressed between "Towles" and "Studios." "Frostburg and
Lonaconing, MD." are impressed in a gold, curvilinear font at the bottom as
well. The studio name, crest, and town are imprinted in a large, green font on
the back of the photo. The following is also imprinted: "negatives retained for
future orders." The sitter's name, Howard Aush is handwritten on the back of
the photograph.
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Folder 04
Lincoln, Nebraska,
1880-1900
4x6 nearly full body photo of a man in his
forties. He looks straight into the camera with a serious expression on his
face. His short hair is parted on the side. He wears a thick, black and white
striped tie, and dark-colored trousers, vest, and suit jacket that has several
pockets. He stands next to an ornate chair with floral and abstract patterns,
holding its arm with his left hand, while placing his right arm behind his
back. A pocket watch chain hangs from his vest. An elaborate archway and
flowers compose the studio background. The off-white frame has a gold outline.
"Noble," the name of the studio, is imprinted in an ornate, gold font at the
bottom of the photo. Lincoln, Nebraska is imprinted in the same color, yet
simpler font style, at the bottom right. Fred Herlingberger, the name of the
sitter, is handwritten on both the front and back of the photo.
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Folder 05
East Liverpool, Ohio,
1889
4x6 photo of a man, approximately twenty, taken
from the waist up. His short hair is parted on the side and slicked up in
front. He looks away from the camera with a serious expression. He wears a
dark-colored suit jacket with a multi-colored hanky in his breast pocket; a
vest with a pocket watch hanging from the top; a crisp, white shirt with the
collar flipped up; and a thick striped tie. The background of the photo is
gray, and appears cloudy. The white frame has a gold outline. The name of the
studio, "Brumberg," and "Diamond, E. Liverpool, O." are imprinted in gold at
the bottom of the photo. An elaborate design of a woman with curly hair,
wearing a frilly Victorian dress is imprinted on the back of the photo. The
sun, foliage, a ladder, flowers, scrolls, a palette, and paintbrushes compose
the background. The following is imprinted in various fonts: "Photographic Art
Studio;" "Baby Pictures A Specialty;" "Duplicates or enlargements can be
furnished from this negative;" and "Fine Crayons A Specialty." The photo was
copyrighted in 1889.
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Folder 06
Allegheny, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of young girl, approximately
twelve. She looks away from the camera with a serious expression. She has short
bangs and wears her long, crimped hair down with the sides pulled back. She
wears a dark-colored dress with puffy sleeves and a broach on her collar. Her
dress gathers at the bust line, and two dark-colored straps fit over her
shoulders. The background is off-white, and the purple frame features
gold-colored edges. Seigh is handwritten on both the front and back of the
photo. "Hendricks and Co." and "Allegheny, PA." are imprinted at the bottom of
the photo. The name of studio is also imprinted in an ornate font on the back,
along with a rendering of a roman soldier in the background. "Duplicates can be
had at any time" is imprinted at the bottom.
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Folder 07
Apollo, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a woman in her seventies. Her
hair is parted in the middle and pulled back. She looks straight into the
camera with a slight smile. She wears small hoop earrings and a dark-colored
dress with very puffy sleeves, ruffles, and a bow tie at collar. Bracken is
handwritten on the front and back of the photo. An oval shape frames the photo,
which has a gray background. The frame is off-white. "E. W. Lukehart, Apollo,
PA." is imprinted in green at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 08
Blairsville, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a young man in his late teens.
He looks away with a serious expression. His hair is parted near the middle,
and is flipped up a bit in the front. He wears a dark-colored suit jacket; a
vest with trim; two pins; a white shirt; and a thick, dark tie with curvilinear
ornamentation. Al McHaney of Blairsville, PA is handwritten on the front and
back of the photo. The background is off-white and the frame is light pink.
"Shadle; photographer, Blairsville, PA." is stamped in purple ink on the back.
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Folder 09
Braddock, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a young woman, approximately in
her early twenties. Clara Plum is handwritten on the front. She looks away from
the camera with a serious expression. She wears her hair tightly pulled back
with short bangs. She wears simple earrings and a thick, black ribbon around
her neck. Her white, lacy, low-cut dress has a triangular collar and a rose
attached at the middle. The background is off-white, and the black frame has
gold edges. "Hull" and "Braddock, PA." are imprinted in gold at the bottom of
the photo.
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Folder 10
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
2x3 photo of a woman in her seventies. She
looks into the camera in a serious manner. Her hair is parted in the middle and
pulled back. She wears a simple, dark-colored dress with several buttons down
the front, and a silver broach pinned onto her collar. The background is white,
and the frame is off-white. Great Grandmother Wakefield is handwritten on the
front and back. "T. B. Clark, Indiana, PA." and "Copying And Enlarging A
Specialty" are imprinted in a basic font on the back of the photo.
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Folder 11
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
2x3 photo taken from the waist up of an
approximately thirty-year-old woman. She looks away from the camera with a
serious expression. She wears her hair parted in the middle, slightly styled,
and pulled back. She wears a simple dress, similar to the one described above.
However, her dress is more form-fitted, and the sleeves are slightly puffy.
Both the background and frame are off-white. "R.M Smith, Portraits, Excelsior,
Indiana PA" is imprinted in a simple font on the back of the photo. A palette,
paintbrushes, foliage, and ribbons compose the background.
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Folder 12
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
2x3 photo taken from the waist up of a man in
his fifties or sixties. He looks into the camera with a serious expression. His
short, gray hair is parted on the side. He has a long, unruly, gray beard. He
wears a dark-colored suit jacket, a pin stripe vest, and a white shirt. The
background is white, and the frame is off-white. R.M. Smith photographed this
sitter.
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Folder 13
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 photo, taken from the knees up, of a young
man standing with his hand on a curvilinear, dark-colored velvet couch, while
he holds his other arm behind his back. He looks into the camera with a serious
expression. He has dark, wavy hair, which is parted on side. He wears a
dark-colored suit jacket; vest; white shirt; a thick, dark-colored tie; and a
pocket watch. The studio backdrop contains draperies and abstract designs.
"Smith" and "Indiana, PA." are imprinted in an ornate font at the bottom of the
off-white frame, which is outlined in gold. John McNutt is hand-written on the
front and back. The studio's symbol is featured on the back, surrounded by
leaves and scrolls that read: "Instantaneous Process Used Exclusively."
"Duplicates Can Be Had At Any Time" is imprinted at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 14
Indiana, PA,
1891
4x6 head shot of a woman, approximately thirty
years old. She looks into the camera with a serious expression. Her hair is
tightly pulled back, with short, frizzy bangs. She wears a dark-colored dress
that features a high collar; several folds; puffy sleeves; additional motifs;
and a large, triangular broach. A white, frilly inner collar protrudes from
underneath the outer collar of the dress. Aunt Annie Beam is handwritten on the
back and front of the photo. Both the background and the frame are off-white.
An ornate design is featured on the back of the photo. "From the Photographic
studio of B.B. Tiffany, Indiana, PA. " is imprinted in a silver, elaborate
font. "Framing and Copying done" is imprinted at the bottom. The photo was
copyrighted in 1891.
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Folder 15
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
2x3 photo from the waist up of a man in his
twenties. He looks into the camera in a serious manner. He wears his short,
wavy hair parted on the side and styled in front. He has a mustache. He wears a
dark-colored suit jacket; vest; pocket watch chain; white shirt; and tie. The
background is gray, and the off-white frame has a red outline. An ornate design
that features the bust of woman, a pallet, paint brushes, and ivy is imprinted
in red on the back of the photo. "Tiffany Photographer Indiana, PA" and Dealer
In Frames And Mouldings" are imprinted in red. Uncle Dave is handwritten on the
front of the photo.
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Folder 16
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
2x2 photo from the waist up of a young woman
and her baby, whose body and face are blurred. The woman looks directly into
the camera with a serious expression. Her dark hair is parted in the middle and
pulled back with a bow. She wears a simple dress with a broach. The off-white
frame features gold, curvilinear motifs at the corners. Grandma Overdorf is
handwritten on the front. According to a note attached to the photo, the woman
lived in Indiana County, PA, and was Belle's grandmother.
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Folder 17
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
2x3 full body photo of a middle-aged woman and
a young boy, approximately five years old. Both sitters look ahead with serious
expressions. The woman sits in a chair, wearing a white blouse with slightly
puffy sleeves, and a long, dark-colored skirt. She wears her dark hair pulled
back with a bun on top. The boy wears a white shirt, and dark-colored shorts,
tights, and feminine shoes. He wears his short blonde hair parted in the
middle. He stands directly beside the woman, resting his left hand in her lap.
The frame is black. The background of the photo features plants, an ornate
window, and other ornamentation. Peterson is handwritten on both the front and
back of the photo.
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Folder 18
Indiana, PA,
1880-1900
2x3 photo of a woman, perhaps in her thirties,
and a young girl, about seven. Both sitters look directly into the camera with
serious expressions. The woman's clothing is very similar to the clothing of
the woman in photo #17; however, in this photo, the woman wears a thick, dark
necktie. She rests her hands in her lap, and sits in a chair. She wears her
hair parted in the middle and loosely pulled back, with a large bun on top. The
girl wears a white, frilly dress with a high collar, white tights, and black
shoes with bows. She places one hand on top of the woman's shoulder, and rests
the other at her side. She wears her blonde hair parted in the middle and
loosely pulled back. Annie Beam is handwritten on the front and back. This
photo features the same studio background and frame color as that in photo
#17.
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Folder 19
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of an approximately
eighteen-month-old baby standing on an elaborately designed chair composed of
wood. The baby looks away from the camera with a slight smile. He or she wears
a white dress that just covers her knees; black stockings; and black lace-up
boots. The dress features very puffy sleeves, and is short-sleeved. The baby's
arms rest at his or her sides. The baby's short hair is curled on the sides and
top. The backdrop is composed of a cloudy, black and white configuration, and
the frame is white. "Alter" is imprinted in an ornate font at the bottom.
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Folder 20
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a baby, approximately
six months old, sitting on a chair that is covered with a floral blanket. The
baby looks away from the camera with a blank expression. He or she wears a
white, full-length dress that features an elaborate collar, lace, and puffy
sleeves. The baby wears a locket on a very long chain, a ring, and dark-colored
shoes. One hand grasps the chair, while the other rests on his or her lap. The
background is brown and the frame is gray. "Alter" is imprinted in gold at the
bottom. Rodgers is handwritten on the front and back of the photo.
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Folder 21
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a mother and her two
sons. The sitters look into the camera with serious expressions. The young boy,
about nine years old, stands to the right of his older brother, who is seated.
The young boy wears a dark-colored suit jacket; white shirt; thick white tie; a
pocket watch chain, which hangs from his vest; and black lace up boots. His
right arm rests at his side, and his left hand rests on his older brother's
leg. His short hair is slightly wavy. The older brother, who is seated, looks
approximately seventeen years old. He wears a dark-colored military uniform
that features shiny gold buttons and a medal. He wears pointy black boots. He
rests his hands in his lap while holding a cap, which features military
insignia on the front. His short hair is parted on the side. The mother stands
next to the son who is seated, with one hand on his shoulder, while she holds
an object in her other hand. She wears her frizzy hair pulled back. Her black
dress is elaborate on top, featuring very puffy sleeves. The studio backdrop
consists of a fake parlor room with a clock, vase, and other ornamentation set
on top of a mantle. The background is white, and the off-white frame has a gold
outline. "Boston Art Gallery" and "Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in ornate and
simple fonts, respectively, at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 22
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of two children: a girl and baby,
approximately six and twelve months old, respectively. Both sitters look away
from the camera with serious expressions. The girl's long, curly hair is parted
in the middle. She wears two white bows in her hair. She wears a dark-colored
petticoat that features a large collar. The baby wears a white, lacy dress that
features a lacy collar and puffy sleeves. The baby's hair is curly. "Burggraf"
and "Johnstown, PA." are impressed in gold at the bottom of the photo. The
background is white, and the off-white frame has a gold outline. This photo
features the same design on the back as that of photo #23.
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Folder 23
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a baby, about six months
old, sitting on a wooden chair that has white lace lain over it. The baby wears
a sheer, white dress with a low-cut, lacy collar. He or she rests one hand on
his or her lap, with the other at his or her side. The baby's feet show. The
background is white and the frame is off-white. "Burggraf" and "Johnstown, PA."
are impressed in gold at the bottom of the photo. "C.J Burggraf" is imprinted
in an ornate, green font on the back. The back also features renderings of nude
angels or fairies and abstract designs. One of the fairies sits on a crescent
moon drawing on paper with several photos underneath his or her feet. The other
holds a balance scale that contains a numerous photos.
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Folder 24
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a young boy, roughly twelve
years old. He looks away from the camera with a serious expression. His short,
wavy hair is parted on the side and flipped upwards. He wears a pinstriped suit
jacket, vest, white shirt, and thick white tie. The background is off-white,
and yellow frame has gold edges. "Burggraf" and "Johnstown, PA." are impressed
in a gold, ornate font at the bottom. "Jim Hill" is handwritten on the front
and back of of the photo. The back features an elaborate design with an easel,
a palette, scrolls, leaves, a landscape painting, and other abstract design
motifs. "C.J. Burggraf, Art Photography" is imprinted in the middle, and
"Instantaneous Process used exclusively" is imprinted at the top.
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Folder 25
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of baby who looks away from
the camera while smiling. He or she sits on a couch that is covered with a rug,
which features an abstract motif. The baby's hair is curled and parted in the
middle. He or she wears a long, simple, white dress that features some ruffles
at the end of the sleeves. The baby's hands rest near his or her waist. The
background is black and white, and the white frame has a green outline. "Caddy"
and "Johnstown" are imprinted in an ornate, green font at the
bottom.
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Folder 26
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a mother and son,
approximately thirty and twelve-years-old, respectively. They look into the
camera with serious expressions, although the woman slightly smiles. Their
heads touch each other. The woman's hair is tightly pulled back, with curled
bangs. She wears a black dress that features puffy sleeves; pleats that run
vertically down the front; and a bow on the back of the collar. She wears small
hoop earrings. The boy's hair is parted on side and combed up. He wears a
dark-colored suit jacket, white shirt, and a thick, black tie. The background
is gray and white, and the off-white frame has a gold outline. "Caddy," "Extra
Finish," and "Johnstown, PA." are impressed in a gold, ornate font at the
bottom of the photograph. Marsh is handwritten on the front and back of the
photo.
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Folder 27
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 headshot of a woman in her twenties,
looking away from the camera with a serious expression. She has short, curly
bangs and her hair is tightly pulled back. She wears a black dress that gathers
at the bust, and features bows on her shoulders and puffy sleeves. She also
wears a broach. The background is white and the off-white frame has a gold
outline. The words "Caddy," "Extra Finish," and "Johnstown, PA." are impressed
in gold at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 28
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a family: husband, wife,
and male child aged approximately thirty, twenty-five, and six, respectively.
They all stare into the camera with serious expressions. The man sits in a
chair with his legs crossed and his hands in his lap. He wears a black suit
jacket and vest; white shirt; thick black tie; black trousers; and black
lace-up boots. His slightly wavy hair is parted on the side. His son stands
next to him with his hand in his father's lap. He wears a black suit jacket;
white shirt; black bow tie; black trousers; and black lace-up boots. His short
hair is very wavy. The woman stands behind the boy, with her hands clasped
together at her waist, holding a white fan. She wears a black dress that
features very puffy shoulders; tight sleeves; white, frilly trim at end of the
sleeves; and a large, lacy white collar. The skirt is plain and streamlined.
Her wavy hair is parted in the middle and pulled back. The studio backdrop
features trees with blossoms. Some grass lies beneath their feet. The frame is
off-white with a green outline. "Caddy" and "Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in a
green, ornate font at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 29
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of two young girls, between
seven and ten years old. The seven-year-old sits on a gothic-looking post with
her legs crossed, clasping ivy in her hands. The other stands, leaning into the
seated girl. Both wear white, flowing dresses that feature puffy sleeves. Both
dress fall a few inches below the knees, revealing black stockings and Mary
Jane shoes with a silver buckles. Both girls wear flowers pinned to their
chests. The girl who is seated looks away with smile, while the other girl
looks into the camera with a serious expression. Both girls wear white flowers
in their hair, which is parted in the middle, worn down, and curled. "Caddy"
and "Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in green at the bottom of the off-white
frame, which has a green outline. The studio backdrop consists of a
dark-colored sky, foliage, and an ornate stone fence.
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Folder 30
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a baby, who looks away
from camera with a blank expression. He or she wears a long, white dress with
tight sleeves. The baby sits on a chair that features abstract designs, with
one hand resting on the chair, and the other in his or her lap. The background
is gray, and the green frame has a gold outline. "Green and Caddy" and
"Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in a gold, ornate font at the bottom of the
photo, which features the same design on the back as photo #33.
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Folder 31
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of woman, approximately forty
years old. She looks away from the camera with a serious expression. Her hair
is parted in the middle and tightly pulled back. She wears a light-colored
dress with black, velvet, puffy sleeves, and a high, black, velvet collar. The
dress features abstract designs on the shoulders, and buttons down the front. A
broach is fastened to the front of the collar. The background is off-white, and
the green frame has a gold outline. "Green and Caddy" and "Johnstown, PA." are
imprinted at the bottom of the photo, which features the same design on the
back as photo #33.
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Folder 32
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a man about twenty years old.
He looks away from the camera with a serious expression. His short hair is
parted on the side and slicked up in front. He wears a dark-colored, striped
suit jacket and a checkered shirt and tie. The background and frame, which
features a gold outline, are off-white. "Green and Caddy" and "Johnstown, PA."
are imprinted in a gold, ornate font at the bottom of the photo, which features
the same design on the back as photo #33.
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Folder 33
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a young man, about eighteen
years old. He looks away from the camera with a serious expression. His has
short, curly hair. He wears a dark-colored, striped suit jacket, white shirt,
and thick, checkered tie. The background and frame, which features a gold
outline, are off-white. "Green and Caddy" and "Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in
an ornate font at the bottom. The back features the following design motifs: a
palette labeled "G " paintbrushes; ribbons; foliage; abstract designs; and
cupid taking a photograph. "River Side Photograph Gallery" is imprinted in gold
on the back. Souvenzh McNutt is handwritten on both the front and back.
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Folder 34
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a boy, approximately eight
years old. He looks away from the camera with a serious expression. His short
hair is parted on the side and combed forward. He wears a black suit jacket,
white shirt, and black tie. Seigh is handwritten on the front and back of the
photo. The background is white, and the off-white frame features gold ridges
around the edges. "G. M. Greene" and "Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in a gold,
ornate font at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 35
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a man, probably in his
forties, looking away from the camera with a serious expression. He is balding
and has sideburns. He wears a dark-colored suit jacket, vest, white shirt, and
black tie with tiny white polka dots. The background is off-white, and the
frame, which is a faded yellow, features gold-colored ridges around the edges.
"G.M. Greene, Johnstown, PA." is imprinted in a light brown, ornate font at the
bottom.
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Folder 36
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a baby, approximately
six months old, lying in fur. The baby looks off to the side with a slight
smile on his or her face. He or she wears a long, frilly, lacy, white dress
that features a bow tied around the neck. A tiny coat with puffy sleeves is
worn over the dress. The bottom of the dress features a triangular motif. The
baby's arms rest on his or her lap. The studio backdrop is white, and the
off-white frame has a gold out-line. "G.M. Greene," "Extra Finish," and
"Johnstown, PA." are impressed in a gold, ornate font at the bottom of the
photo. "G.M. Greene Fine Photography" and "Negatives retained for future
orders. Portraits in crayon oil and pastel" are imprinted in green on the back
of the photo.
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Folder 37
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a baby, approximately
six months old, who looks away from the camera with a blank expression and
mouth ajar. He or she sits in a large chair, wearing a very long (the dress
touches the floor), flowing white dress. The baby wears a fuzzy sweater over
the dress. The baby's hands rest on his or her lap. The studio backdrop
consists of off-white drapes. The yellow frame features gold edges. "G.M.
Greene" is imprinted at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 38
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of young girl, approximately
thirteen years old. She looks away from the camera with a serious expression.
She wears her dark hair tightly pulled back with short bangs. She wears a
dark-colored dress, which features a checkered motif around the collar and on
two sashes that run vertically down the chest. She wears a white blouse
underneath the dress, as well as a broach. Lizzie Barclay is handwritten on the
front and back of the photo. The background is off-white, and the light yellow
frame, has gold edges. "G.M. Greene" and "Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in an
ornate font at the bottom. A highly decorous design, that includes abstract
motifs, a camera, scrolls, paintbrushes, a palette, and flowers, is featured on
the back. "G.M. Greene, Franklin St." is imprinted in an ornate font on the
back of the photo.
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Folder 39
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a family: a mother and
father, about twenty-five years old, and two children aged two and six months.
The parents look directly into the camera with serious expressions. The mother
sits on a decorous wicker chair holding the baby, who looks blankly into the
camera. The mother's hair is parted in the middle and tightly pulled back with
a large dark-colored bow on top. She wears a full-chested, white blouse with
puffy sleeves; a dark-colored skirt; and a tiny broach. The baby wears a long,
white, somewhat lacy dress that features puffy sleeves and a high collar. One
of the baby's hands rests in his or her lap, while the other touches the
father's hand. The father's short hair is parted on the side and combed over.
He wears a black, trimmed suit jacket; black trousers; vest; white shirt; and a
thick, striped tie. He rests one hand on his wife's chair, while the other
rests at his side. The little girl stands in front of the father, staring
blankly off into the distance. Her long hair is parted on the side and pulled
over in a white bow. She wears a white, frilly, three-quarter-length
polka-dotted dress that features a large collar and puffy short sleeves. She
wears black stockings and boots. The studio backdrop consists of trees, a
cloudy sky, and foliage. The frame is light brown. "Hornick" and "Johnstown,
PA." are impressed in a brown, ornate font at the bottom of the
photo.
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Folder 40
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 photo, from waist up, of a girl,
approximately twelve. She looks into the camera with a serious expression. Her
dark hair is tightly pulled back, with short, frizzy bangs. Her dark-colored
dress features a frilly, white collar, a petticoat with white lace trim, and
slightly puffy sleeves. Hattie Laine is handwritten on the back. The background
is gray, and the off-white frame has gold edges. "New York Photo Service" and
"Johnstown, PA." are imprinted in light brown at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 41
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of an approximately
six-month-old baby who blankly looks away from the camera. The baby sits on a
chair that is covered with a floral drape. He or she wears a long, white dress
that features lace trim around the collar, as well as at the end of the
sleeves. The collar spans from the neck to the shoulders. The baby rests one
hand on the chair, and the other in his or her lap. The backdrop is composed of
a white and dark-colored abstract design, and the frame is white. "Zimmerman"
and "Johnstown" are impressed in an ornate font at the bottom of the
photo.
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Folder 42
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a baby, approximately
six months old, sitting on a stool that is covered with a floral drape. The
baby looks blankly into the camera. He or she wears a locket, and a very long,
white dress that features a frilly collar and lace. The baby clasps his or her
hands together. The studio backdrop features flowers and foliage, and the frame
is white. A crest, "Zimmerman," and "Johnstown" are impressed in an ornate font
at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 43
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a young man, approximately
sixteen years old, looking away from the camera with a serious expression. He
has a brush cut, with the front bangs slicked up. He wears a dark-colored suit
jacket and vest; white shirt; thick, white tie; and pendent on his lapel. The
background is white, and the off-white frame has gold edges. Ed Wacab is
handwritten on the front and back. "Zimmerman Johnstown, PA." is impressed in a
gold, ornate font at the bottom, surrounded by curvilinear motifs. The back
features an ornate design with abstracts motifs, paintbrushes, an easel, a
palette, an urn, foliage, and "Zimmerman's" on a sign. The top reads:
"Instantaneous Process Used Exclusively. " The bottom reads: "The negative of
this photograph is preserved for future orders and can be reduced for the
smallest locket, or enlarged up to life size and finished in crayon ink or
water color."
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Folder 44
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of a baby, about six months
old, sitting on several pillows, which feature paisley prints, on top of a
wicker chair. The baby looks blankly away from the camera. He or she wears a
white, frilly, long dress that features an elaborate collar and long sleeves,
as well as a simple necklace. The studio backdrop is dark-colored, hazy, and
features foliage. The off-white frame features a floral motif. "Zimmerman" and
"Johnstown, PA." are imprinted at the bottom. A sticker on the back of the
photo reads: "From Metropolitan Portrait Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, No. 672."
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Folder 45
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a woman in her late thirties
or early forties. She looks away from the camera with a serious expression. Her
wavy, black and gray hair is parted in the middle and pulled back. She wears
simple hoop earrings and a broach on the collar of her dark-colored, pleated
dress, which features puffy shoulders. Both the background and the frame are
white. "Zimmerman" and "Johnstown, PA" are impressed in an ornate font at the
bottom of the photo. The frame features a floral motif.
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Folder 46
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of baby, approximately eighteen
months old. She looks away from the camera with a blank expression. She wears
an elaborate, white, frilly bonnet. She has light-colored, wavy,
shoulder-length hair with bangs. She wears a white, frilly dress with a high
neckline. The background is white and off-white frame has gold edges. Bassett
is handwritten on the front of the photo. "Zimmerman," and "Johnstown, PA." are
imprinted in simple fonts at the bottom. Curvilinear design motifs, an urn, and
flowers are imprinted in green on the back. "Studio of E.A. Zimmerman, artist,
Photographer of Johnstown, PA, duplicates can be had at any time" is imprinted
in an ornate font on the back of the photo.
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Folder 47
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 head shot of a woman in her forties or
fifties. She looks into the camera with a serious expression. She wears her
wavy hair parted in the middle and pulled back. She wears a dark-colored dress
that features puffy sleeves, pleats, and a high collar. The background is light
gray, and the off-white frame features an impressed, light green, leaf
motif.
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Folder 48
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 photo of a man, about forty-five years old,
taken from the waist up. He looks off to the side with a serious expression.
His short hair is parted on the side, and he has a handlebar mustache. He wears
small, round spectacles; a simple black suit jacket and vest; a white shirt;
and a black bow tie. The background is gray, and the dark gray frame has black
trim.
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Folder 49
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of two children: a girl and
boy, approximately nine and seven years old, respectively. They look into the
camera with serious expressions. The girl sits on a simple wooden chair with
her hands clasped together. Her hair is parted on the side and pulled back with
a white ribbon. She wears a checkered dress with puffy sleeves; a large, black,
velvet collar; and black, lace-up boots. The boy stands next to her, with one
hand touching her and the other in his pocket. His short hair is parted on the
side. He wears a black suit jacket; black trousers; a polka dotted vest with
eight buttons; a black shirt that features a large, white star fastened to it;
and a white shirt underneath. The gray studio backdrop features palm fronds, a
column, and a floral carpet. The frame is black with white trim. The number
"802" is hand-written on the back of the photo.
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Folder 50
Johnstown, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of two children. The baby,
approximately six months old, is seated on a chair to the left of the little
girl, who stands. Both children blankly stare ahead. The baby wears a long,
frilly, white dress. His or her short hair is parted in the middle and curled
on top. The girl is roughly three years old. She wears her curly, chin length
hair parted on the side with a bow. She places her right hand on the baby. She
wears a light-colored, frilly dress that features ribbons, pleats, puffy
sleeves, and a large collar. It falls below the knees, revealing black
stockings. The black frame encloses the sitters in an oval shape. The studio
backdrop is dark-colored.
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Folder 51
Pittsburgh, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body photo of six women, all
approximately thirty years old. Three women stand directly behind three seated
women. The women wear their hair pulled back; four have curled bangs. They look
in various directions with serious expressions. They wear tight-fitting
clothing that features full skirts; puffy sleeves; ruffled collars; corsets;
petticoats with fringe outlining; and broaches. One woman wears a striped
skirt. Three seated women hold flowers; one holds an open book on her lap. The
standing women place one hand on the shoulders of the seated women in front
them. The studio backdrop consists of a rod iron fence, palm fronds, and a
floral rug. The frame is off-white. "Kennedy" and "Pittsburgh, PA." are
impressed in an ornate font at the bottom of the photo. An ornate design, which
includes a woman with flowing hair in front of the sun; ribbons; flowers; an
easel; and paintbrushes, is featured on the back. "Kennedy" is imprinted on a
scroll, and "Duplicates or enlargements from this negative at any time" is
impressed in an ornate font at the bottom of the photo.
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Folder 52
Pittsburgh, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 photo from the waist up of a young man,
about eighteen. He looks away with a serious expression. His short, straight
hair is parted on the side. He wears a dark-colored suit jacket; matching vest;
a white shirt with the collar flipped up and folded down at the ends; and a
thick, checkered tie. A pocket watch chain hangs from the second button of his
vest. The background is white and gray, and the frame is black. "Chas. G.
Link." and "Pittsburg, PA." are impressed in silver in an ornate font at the
bottom.
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Folder 53
Pittsburgh, PA,
1880-1900
4x6 full body shot of a young boy, about six,
and girl, about three. The girl looks away from the camera and smiles slightly.
She wears black stockings and a white, frilly dress that features a tight
waist; lace; a large collar; and sleeves that are puffy at the shoulder, yet
tight-fitting on the arms. She wears her shoulder-length, curly hair parted in
the middle. The boy, who looks away from the camera with a serious expression,
holds the girl's hand with his right hand, and drapes his left arm around her
shoulder. He wears short pants, a checkered coat, and a white, high-collared
white shirt. His short hair is parted on the side. Both children wear black
lace up boots. "J. M. Rosser" and "Pittsburg, Pa." are impressed in an ornate
font at the bottom of the photo. The frame is gray, and the studio background
is comprised of grayish foliage and a column.
