Photograph samples from American, British, and European photographic studios
Overview
19th-century card photograph and cabinet photograph samples from various photographic studios.
Dates
- undated
Language of Materials
Collection materials are primarily in English. Some material in German.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
This collection is not housed at the Houghton Library but is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
9.75 linear feet (14 boxes)Collection includes cabinet photograph, card photograph, and un-mounted photograph samples from photographic studios in the United States, England, and Europe. Photographs are undated but most likely date from the 1860s to early 1900s and many include actors. Most photographs are copy print cabinet photographs. Each photograph is comprised of several different portraits. These samples were most likely used as advertising for the studios.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by photographic studio.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2010MT-11. Gift of Thomas Garrett ; received: 2010 October 9.
Forms part of the Fredric Woodbridge Wilson Collection of Theater, Dance and Music.
General note
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. See access restrictions below for additional information.
Processing Information
Processed by: Ashley M. Nary
- Title
- Photograph samples from American, British, and European photographic studios, undated: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02574
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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