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Title: View of the Sound from Henry Darrell's place. Norwood showing corner of the house. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Henry Darrell's house with a chimney and a covered patio. A lawn bordered by trees and leafy shrubs stands next to the house. The bay is visible beyond the garden in the distance., Photographer remarks: Slightly overtimed., Time: 10:55, Light: Fine sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1491]

Title: Easter lillies at General Hasting's place, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a field of Easter lilies bordered by a row of leafy shrubs. Trees grow behind the field., Photographer remarks: Slightly overtimed., Time: 12:30, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1495]

Title: Front St. Hamilton from window of Mr. Allen's (U.S. Consul) office, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing Front Street at Hamilton filled with pedestrians and carriages. Nearly every buiilding on the left side of the street has its own flagpole. The masts of tall sailing ships sitting in the harbor are visible on the right. Pedestrians and carriages travel down the street and sidewalk., Time: 1:10, Light: Good sun out., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 31, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.933]

Title: [Shoreline at Hamilton with T. Miles Ice House Office and hotel, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing various buildings set on a shoreline at Hamilton, including the Hamilton Hotel. Text on the side of the building on the left reads, "T. Miles Ice House Office." The building on the right is taller and has two flagpoles The Hamilton Hotel, built 1852-1861, was the first hotel in Bermuda. Opened in 1861, the hotel went through numerous additions and alterations to increase in size. It was razed by fire in 1955., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 1, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.938]

Title: Last view of Hamilton from Orinoco, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a distant view of Hamilton from across Hamilton Harbor, with various sailboats docked in the bay. Taller builidngs rise above the city on a hill in the background., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: 3:20, Light: Faint sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 1, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.939]

Title: Finish of Dinghey race at Princess Hotel, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing three sailboats in the water at Hamilton Harbor. Various smaller rowboats travel alongside the sailboats. A few buildings are visible on the far shore., Time: 2:45, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.901]

Title: Bermuda dinghey, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a sailboat on the water at Hamilton Harbor. Various other boats travel around the boat in the foreground. A few buildings and trees are visible on the far shore., Time: 3, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.902]

Title: Crowd at sports at Princess Hotel, [Hamilton, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a crowd of people gathered next to the Princess Hotel. Seveal more people occupy the balcony on the second floor of the building. A flagpole stands in front, flying an American flag as well as various nautifcal flags. The crowd looks out onto the water, where sailboats float past. Opened in 1885, the Princess Hotel was named after the royal visit of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, to Bermuda. The hotel continued operation through the 21st century., Photographer remarks: Too small a stop., Time: 3:15, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.903]

Title: Walking the greased pole at the Princess [Hotel, Hamilton, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a long wooden pole extending out over Hamilton Harbor near the Princess Hotel. A crowd gathers to watch a man falling into the water as he attempts to walk across the pole. Boats of various sizes sail on the water below, carrying more onlookers., Photographer remarks: Too small a stop., Time: 3:30, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.904]

Title: View of Hamilton from Paget Shore. 1st day trip to Gibbs Hill with N.A. French, Mr. Sumner & E.K. Bradley, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a distant view of Hamilton over the water of Hamilton Harbor. A house stands on a hill in the foreground. A stone wall runs behind the house, separating the property from the road. There is a large ship sailing in the bay., Time: 10:30, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 18, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.905]

Title: Salt Kettle from road, Paget short of Hamilton Harbor, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of a shoreline at Paget seen from a distance from between two clusters of trees. The shoreline curves, creating a small inlet which is surrounded by buildings., Time: 10:45, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 28, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.906]

Title: Small bay on road (N. road) in Southampton Parish, [Bermuda]. Bradley in foreground
Description: Glass negative showing a small bay lined on either bank with rocks and foliage in Southampton. There is a building located on the far bank and a man sits on the left bank in the foreground., Time: 11:40, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 28, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.907]

Title: Hill on road near Heron Bay, Southampton, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a road lined with stone walls on either side at Heron Bay. A man sits on the wall on the right, gnarled trees standing behind him. A carriage drawn by a donkey carries two people down the road toward the man on the wall., Photographer remarks: Intens[ified] 5/26 '86, Time: 12, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 28, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.908]

Title: Landing steps foot of Queen St. Hamilton, W. from shed, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a harbor at Hamilton with various sailing ships in the water. One of the boats raises an American flag up to the top of its mast. A stone wall surrounds the harbor and various buildings line the walkway., Photographer remarks: 6th day [written above date]. Good sun. too small a stop., Time: A.M., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.881]

Title: Off for the regatta. View of landing steps, foot of Queen St., Hamilton, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing various sailing ships in a harbor at Hamilton. The ship in the foreground has both its sails furled and carries a group of people. The harbor buildings are visible in the distance., Photographer remarks: Too small stop., Time: A.M., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.882]

Title: Front St. & wharves from Eastern shed showing Paget Ferry steps, [Hamilton, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing two sailboats and a rowboat next to the stone wall of a harbor at Hamilton. Another large sailing ship is visible in the background. Buildings and trees line the harbor walkway., Photographer remarks: Too small stop., Time: A.M., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.883]

Title: Old darkey & donkey cart, on road at head of Hamilton Harbor, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a older black man driving a cart drawn by a donkey down a dirt road near Hamilton Harbor. The road winds back over a bridge and is lined with trees., Photographer remarks: Undertimed badly., Time: A.M., Light: Sun., The emulsion has started to flake off on the right side of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.886]

Title: Headland near Hungry Bay. S. Shore, [Paegt, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a rocky coastline at Hungry Bay jutting out into the water. Low grasses are interspersed with the rocks further from the shore., Time: A.M., Light: Sun out., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.888]

Title: Balanced rock near Hungry Bay, South Shore, [Paget, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a large rock balanced precariously on the stone-filled shoreline at Hungry Bay. Low grass grows among the stones in the foreground and the ocean extends into the background., Time: cir. 12, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.889]

Title: Party to reefs (Misses Schenkl, Mr. French & Mr. Trimingham) by road side. Somerset Isl[and] near wharf. Mangrove B[ay], [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing the two Misses Schenkl, Mr. French, and Mr. Trimingham posing next to a stone wall. The woman on the right sits on the wall and holds a medium-sized bicolor dog in her lap. A road runs next to the wall and tall trees stand behind it. The women wear long dark dresses with hats while the men wear three-piece suits with hats. The man on the left has a bushy beard., Time: 1 P.M., Light: Very faint sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 29, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.917]

Title: Rocks at Hungry Bay from top of cliffs, [Paget, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a rocky coastline at Hungry Bay with a building visible just after the curve in the shore. Grasses grow among the rocks in the foreground., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: cir. 12, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.890]

Title: Century Plant in bloom, Hungry Bay, [Paget, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a leafy agave with a very tall stem at Hungry Bay. The plant is surrounded by other foliage., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: 12:30, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.891]

Title: Miss Schenkl on a tricycle, back of Hamilton H[otel], [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing Miss Schenkl riding a tricycle on a dirt road behind the Hamilton Hotel. She stands between two large wheels, with the smaller wheel behind her and wears a long, high-necked dark dress., Photographer remarks: Fogged by gaslight in Bermuda., Time: 4, Light: Sun out., The emulsion has started to flake off around the edges of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.892]

Title: Hamilton Hotel from an eminence to the S.E. cor. Reid & Burnaby Sts., [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing Hamilton Hotel seen from a distance on a hill. Trees, rocks, and various other buildings sit below the large hotel. The Hamilton Hotel, built 1852-1861, was the first hotel in Bermuda. Opened in 1861, the hotel went through numerous additions and alterations to increase in size. It was razed by fire in 1955., Time: 10, Light: Fair sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.893]

Title: Hamilton from hill, N. half, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing the port town Hamilton with various boats sailing in the harbor. The town is seen from above from a dirt road., Time: 10:45, Light: Good sun., A long strip of emulsion is missing from the right side of the plate., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.894]

Title: Hamilton from hill, S. half, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing the port town Hamilton seen from above on a hill. There is a road running down the left side of the frame and a building with a prominent tower on the right side of the road., Time: 10:50, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.895]

Title: Quarries near Pitt's Bay. Men with tools. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing three Black men working in a quarry with high cliffs and piles of rocks on the ground near Pitt's Bay. In the foreground, the Black man, wearing a beard and attired in a brimmed hat, a white collared shirt with the cuffs unbuttoned, dark-colored pants, and shoes, stands holding a large saw in both hands pointed at a stone on the ground, which he props his right foot on. On the ground in front of him is another saw. In the background, two Black men, attired in brimmed hats, white collared shirts, aprons, pants, and shoes, stand and hold a large metal pole, which they chisel into the cliff., Time: 11:45, Light: Good sun., Purchase 2001., Description revised 2022., Access points revised 2022., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.896]

Title: [Quarries near Pitt's Bay, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a stone quarry near Pitt's Bay with high cliffs and piles of rocks on the ground., Same quarry from road., Time: 12, Light: Bright sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 26, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.897]

Title: Pitt's Bay from road, near quarries, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing Pitt's Bay with a small sailboat and buildings lining the right side. A road runs above the harbor with a low stone wall. A Black man, attired in a cap, a white shirt, a jacket, pants, and shoes, sits on the wall and carries a stick in his right hand. On the ground beside him is a dog and a picnic basket., Time: 12:10, Light: Good sunlight., Purchase 2001., Description revised 2022., Access points revised 2022., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.898]

Title: Pitt's Bay, boat on shore in foreground, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing an inlet at Pitt's Bay with a sailboat and a rowboat in the foreground. Various buildlings and other boats occupy the shoreline in the distance., Time: 12:20, Light: Faint sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 27, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.899]

Title: Portion of our party in park back of Hamilton Hotel, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a group of men and women in a garden behind the Hamilton Hotel. Some sit, some stand, and others lean against their bicycles., Photographer remarks: N.E. Luscher? took off cap., Time: 1, Light: Good light, no sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 15, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.857]

Title: [Portion of our party in park back of Hamilton Hotel, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a group of men and women in a garden behind the Hamilton Hotel. Some sit, some stand, and others lean against their bicycles., Photographer remarks: Underdeveloped, Time: 1:05, Same as last., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 15, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.858]

Title: Hamilton, the harbor & [Possibly] S.S. Orinoco, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing Hamilton, a harbor town seen from above. A boat is docked in the harbor and trees line the streets of the town. The far shore of the bay is visible in the distance., From same point as last., Photographer remarks: Underdeveloped. Intens. 5/26, Time: A.M., Light: Good sunlight., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 9, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.844]

Title: Island in Hamilton Harbor, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing the long coastline of an Island in Hamilton Harbor populated by foliage and a few buildings. A large home sits on top of a hill on the right., Photographer remarks: Too small stop., Time: PM, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 17, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.866]

Title: Shore of Hamilton Harbor near Pitts Bay, W. of Princess H[otel], [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing the coastline of Hamilton Harbor filled with trees and two buildings on the right. A small sailboat floats just off the coast., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.867]

Title: Elwell's Bicycle Party (all but 7) on croquet ground back of Hamilton Hotel, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a large group of men and women gathered on a covered porch decorated with latticework behind Hamilton Hotel. Some of the men and women stand, and others sit on chairs in front of the railing. A bicycle with a large from wheel sits on the left. The women wear long high-necked dresses and hats while the men wear three-piece suits and hats. Frank A. Elwell was part of the League of American Wheelmen and conducted bicycle tours through Europe, America, and Bermuda beginning around 1884. He added ladies tours in 1892., Time: PM, Light: Good light. No sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 21, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.873]

Title: [Elwell's Bicycle Party (all but 7) on croquet ground, back of Hamilton Hotel, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a large group of men and women gathered on a covered porch decorated with latticework behind Hamilton Hotel. Some of the men and women stand, and others sit on chairs in front of the railing. A bicycle with a large from wheel sits on the left. The women wear long high-necked dresses and hats while the men wear three-piece suits and hats. Frank A. Elwell was part of the League of American Wheelmen and conducted bicycle tours through Europe, America, and Bermuda beginning around 1884. He added ladies tours in 1892., The upper left corner of the negative is missing., Same as last., Photographer remarks: Better negative- W.A. French took off cap for this & last one, no. 873., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 21, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.874]

Title: Leaving wharf, Hamilton, from hurricane deck of the Trinidad. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a group of people gathered on the upper deck of the ship Trinidad. Hamilton and a covered stone dock crowded with people are visible behind them as the ship sails away., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: 10:30, Light: Dull-no sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 4, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1497]

Title: Hamilton Hotel, Mechanics Hall, New Trinity Church from hill on co[u]s[in] Jas. E. Perot's place, Par-la-ville, Hamilton, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of various buildings partially obscured by treetops, including Hamilton Hotel, Trinity Church, and Mechanics Hall. Hamilton Hotel on the left has a arcade of pointed arches surmounted by a pediment. Mechancis Hall is in the center foreground while Trinity Church is visible in the background, still in construction. The Hamilton Hotel, built 1852-1861, was the first hotel in Bermuda. Opened in 1861, the hotel went through numerous additions and alterations to increase in size. It was razed by fire in 1955. Mechanics Hall was the home of the Bermuda Mechanics’ Beneficial Association, a Masonic lodge established in 1849. Until the building of the Colonial Opera House in 1908, the upper auditorium of the Hall served as the main concert and lecture hall for the city. The Association became a Friendly Society in 1888. Friendly societies, started in the 1830s, were formed by and for the black community to provide support through education, employment, and medical care. The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, an Anglican church, was originally designed by James Cranston in 1845 and completed in 1869. A fire razed the building in 1884. It was rebuilt from designs by Scottish architect William Hay (1818-1888) from 1885 to 1905., Photographer remarks: Developed 2/10/1890 - intensified., Time: 1:30, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1496]

Title: Front St. & the Trinidad at dock from W. Hamiltons, Bermuda
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Front Street running next to a harbor in Hamilton, Bermuda. Docks, various buildings, and telegraph wires stand on the right side of the road while a large sailing ship is morred to shore by long ropes. A man stands in the foreground on the left side of the street while another man leans against a wooden fence on the right side., Photographer remarks: wind, Time: 10:30, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 6, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1394]

Title: Hamilton across harbor from near head of harbor, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Hamilton seen from the road across Hamilton Harbor. The road is lined with trees and small boats float in the water. Various buildings line the far shore., Photographer remarks: Underdeveloped., Time: 10:15, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 2, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1478]

Title: Paget Shore, harbor, & town from 2nd story of Hamilton Hotel, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Paget Shore from across the bay and the harbor town of Hamilton. Buildings of various sizes line the shore as sailboats float in the bay. The far shore contains few buildings and multiple trees grow on either side of the harbor., Time: 4:20, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 17, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1422]

Title: Hamilton from Hill Paget, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Hamilton Harbor seen from high on Hill Paget. The roof of a building surrounded by slender trees is visible in the foreground and various buildings of Hamilton line the far shore. A barge is tied up on the shore of an island in the center of the bay., Photographer remarks: Overtimed., Time: 12:50, Light: Faint sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 2, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1479]

Title: View on N[orth] shore of Paget, Hamilton in distance, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Hamilton Harbor seen from high on a hill. Tree branches frame the view in the foreground and grow along the curving shoreline in the distance. A few buildings stand near the shore., Time: 11:30, Light: Fair sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 2, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1481]

Title: Hamilton from Paget, a little above ferry, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Hamilton from across Hamilton Harbor. Two buildings are built into the hillside in the foreground. Two large boats float in the harbor near the town., Time: 12:30, Light: No sun, dull light., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 2, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1483]

Title: Hamilton from Fort Hamilton, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Hamilton seen from high on a hill. A path lined with wooden fence posts travels down the hill and into the town. A tall building with a tower stands on the right side of the road., Photographer remarks: Companion picture to 1489., Time: 9:40, Light: Good sunlight., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1488]

Title: Hamilton & harbor from Fort Hamilton, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Hamilton and Hamilton Harbor seen from high on a hill. A path travels down the hill on theright and boats float in the bay around a small island filled with trees., Same position as last., Time: 12:45, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 3, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1489]

Title: View from Gibbs Hill toward Spanish point of Great Sound & islands. Spectacle Is[land] in foregr[oun]d. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of Great Sound bay dotted with islands seen from a distance from high on Gibbs' Hill. There are buildings located lower on the hill and close to the shore., Time: 1 P.M., Light: Fair sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 28, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.910]

Title: Moondyne off Ireland I[sland] in Great Sound, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a ship with a mast and smokestack sailing in Great Sound bay. The boat carries a group of people, most of whom are gathered under a canopy. Another boat is visible in the distance to the left., Time: 12:10, Light: Very faint sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 29, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.916]

Title: Flatt's Bridge & Harrington Sound from Hill, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing Harrington Sound, an inland body of water with a bridge crossing a small inlet. The shores of the bay are covered with trees and a building is visible in the foreground among the foliage., Time: 10:40, Light: Good sun out., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 30, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.920]

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