Unidentified photograph album, circa 1890

Collection Type

  • Photography

Location Note

Temporarily located on shelf HGO-02-105-A-B-104 in HAV-01-403

GUSN

GUSN-357312

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Description

Bound black photograph album containing approximately 70 albumen prints taken and compiled by unknown individuals. Most photos are mounted in album with few loose between pages and some missing. Pages are separated with tissue paper. Pieces of ephemera can also be found in the album. Album is dated circa 1890. Contains images of unidentified men, women, and children in various unidentified locations. Photos depict individuals camping, boating, posing in front of houses, and walking through the woods. Portraits, group portraits, and images of nature can also be seen in this album. Album illustrates life in the late 19th century.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photograph albums
albumen prints
families
portraits
group portraits
clothing
nature photography
boats
tents (portable buildings)
camp sites (recreation spaces)
dwellings
photograph albums
albumen prints

Physical Descrption

1 photograph album : albumen prints ; 5 x 6 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC009

Collection Name

Photograph albums collection

Reference Code

PC009.301

Date Notes

circa 1890

Record Details

Material Type

photograph albums
albumen prints

Subjects

Photograph
Family
Album

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Temporarily located on shelf HGO-02-105-A-B-104 in HAV-01-403

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