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- Title
- 2[25]th Anniversary parade in Germantown, [PA]
- Description
- Film negative showing a parade float pulled by four horses featuring two different looms during the 225th Anniversary parade of Germantown. The side of the float reads "These looms represent 50 years ago and to-day." Crowds gather on either side of the street to watch the parade. The Bicentennial anniversary parade celebrated the first German immigrants to America and the first thirteen Quaker families who founded Germantown. Most of the events were actually held in Philadelphia, and included the parade, concerts, religious services, and a ball. A smaller annual holiday, German Day, began to be held in subsequent years in German-American communities., Originally incorrectly titled: 200th Anniversary parade in Germantown., 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
- October 6, 1908
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.311]
- Title
- 2[25]th Anniversary parade in Germantown, [PA]
- Description
- Film negative showing a parade float pulled by horses carrying a large streetcar during the 225th Anniversary parade of Germantown. Crowds gather on either side of the street to watch the parade. The Bicentennial anniversary parade celebrated the first German immigrants to America and the first thirteen Quaker families who founded Germantown. Most of the events were actually held in Philadelphia, and included the parade, concerts, religious services, and a ball. A smaller annual holiday, German Day, began to be held in subsequent years in German-American communities., Originally incorrectly titled: 200th Anniversary parade in Germantown., 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
- October 6, 1908
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2013.13.316]
- Title
- Storm damage to great tree in backyard, 3442 G[erman]t[ow]n Ave[nue]
- Description
- Film negative showing a view of a bare tree standing in a garden at 3442 Germantown Avenue. Many of the tree's branches hang from the tree or are scattered on the ground., Originally housed in negative box inscribed “Bought 12/27, 1899.”, 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
- 1900
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.2013.13.551]
- Title
- [Susquehanna River, Harrisburg, PA]
- Description
- Film negative showing a barge floating down Susquehanna River at Harrisburg. A bridge spans the river and trees and other foliage grow on either side of the bank., Title supplied by cataloger., Badger Album, 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 23, 1909
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2014.42.66]
- Title
- [Group unloading a wagon]
- Description
- Glass negative showing three women taking trunks from the back of a wagon. A man stands behind the women and another man stands in the wagon holding a bicycle wheel., Originally housed in negative box inscribed “Bought 12/27, 1899.”, 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
- 1899
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.2013.13.565]
- Title
- Crowds on G[erman]t[ow]n Ave. waiting for parade
- Description
- Film negative showing a group of people gathered on either side of Germantown Avenue. Many of the people carry American flags., Badger Album, 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
- October 6, 1908
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2014.42.38]
- Title
- Crowds on G[erman]t[ow]n Ave. waiting for parade
- Description
- Film negative showing a group of people gathered at the side of Germantown Avenue, a brick road lined with trolley tracks. Many people in the crowd carry American flags and the nearby buildings are draped in bunting. A group of women in white dresses gather in the center of the frame., Badger Album, 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
- October 6, 1908
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.2014.42.40]
- Title
- Italian bark "Civitas Canaria" ashore at Manasquan Inlet. From beach, [NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the "Civitas Canaria," a large sailboat on the ocean at Manasquan, N.J. The boat has three masts and is seen from the beach across choppy water., Photographer remarks: Intens. 10/88, Time: 3:20, 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
- July 1, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1295]
- Title
- [Italian] Bark ["Civitas Canaria," Manasquan Inlet, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the "Civitas Canaria," a large sailboat on the ocean at Manasquan, N.J. The boat has three masts and is seen from the beach across choppy water., 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., The emulsion is flaking along the bottom edge of the plate., Edited.
- Creator
- Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
- Date
- July 1, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1296]
- Title
- [Italian] Bark ["Civitas Canaria"] from different position. [Manasquan Inlet, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the "Civitas Canaria," a large sailboat on the ocean at Manasquan, N.J. The boat has three masts and is seen from the beach across choppy water., Time: 3:35, 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., The emulsion is flaking along the top edge of the plate., Edited.
- Creator
- Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
- Date
- July 1, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1297]
- Title
- [Italian] Bark ["Civitas Canaria"] from further N[orth] than last. [Manasquan Inlet, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the "Civitas Canaria," a large sailboat on the ocean at Manasquan, N.J. The boat has three masts and is seen from the beach across choppy water., Time: 3:40, 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., The emulsion is flaking along the right edge of the plate., Edited.
- Creator
- Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
- Date
- July 1, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1298]
- Title
- [Italian] Bark ["Civitas Canaria," Manasquan Inlet, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the "Civitas Canaria," a large sailboat on the ocean at Manasquan, N.J. The boat has three masts and is seen from the beach across choppy water., Same position as last., Time: 3:50, 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
- July 1, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1299]
- Title
- [Italian] Bark ["Civitas Canaria"] from further up beach. [Manasquan Inlet, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the "Civitas Canaria," a large sailboat on the ocean at Manasquan, N.J. The boat has three masts and is seen from the beach across choppy water., Time: 4:45, 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
- July 1, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1302]
- Title
- Old Mill at Newport, [RI], from Pelham St
- Description
- Glass negative showing a circular brick mill with an arcade comprising the first level. The mill is set in a park with a path curving in front of it. Two people sit on a bench next to the path., Time: 2:10, 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
- July 24, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1334]
- Title
- Race & foot bridge, [Little Wakefield, Germantown] [graphic]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a group of large, leafy trees standing next to a small foot bridge crossing a stream near Little Wakefield in Germantown. A path curves to the right., At same place., Time: 12:45, 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
- May 17, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1288]
- Title
- Steamer Commonwealth at sea, [Sea Girt, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a large ship sailing along the horizon on the ocean at Sea Girt, N.J. Waves break in the foreground., Time: 5:00 PM, Light: Not so bright 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
- August 5, 1883
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.129]
- Title
- Sloop on Shrewsbury R[iver] from st[ea]m[e]r Albertina. [Monmouth Beach, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a small sailboat carrying a group of people across the water on the Shrewsbury River. The boat travels away from the camera as people stand and sit on the deck., Photographer remarks: Intens. 10/88, Time: 4:20, 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
- July 7, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1306]
- Title
- Washington Elm, Cambridge, [MA]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the large tree known as the Washington Elm in Cambridge Park. A metal fence surrounds the wide tree trunk and a plaque stands in front of it. Paths and fences, as well as other trees surround the elm. According to popular legend, George Washington took command of the American Army under this tree. The lore has largely been discredited. The tree died in 1923., Time: 11, 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
- July 13, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1310]
- Title
- Washington elm. Cambridge. [MA]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the large tree known as the Washington Elm in Cambridge Park. A metal fence surrounds the wide tree trunk and a plaque stands in front of it. Paths and fences, as well as other trees surround the elm. According to popular legend, George Washington took command of the American Army under this tree. The lore has largely been discredited. The tree died in 1923., Time: 11:05, 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
- July 13, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1311]
- Title
- Old cedar tree on S. shore of pond, at Applegate's, [Sea Girt, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a cedar tree standing the grassy shore of Wreck Pond, its branches extending toward the water. A child sits on the trunk of a fallen tree next to the standing tree., 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
- September 2, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1343]
- Title
- Jet lying on front porch, Sea Girt, [NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing Jet, a small black dog, resting on the porch at the Morris family home Avocado. Jet wears a collar with a bell and lays in the sunlight. Elliston Perot Morris bought property in Sea Girt, N.J. in 1875, where he built the summer home Avocado after designs by Quaker architect Hibberd Yarnall. Morris left Avocado, named after a Perot family estate in Bermuda, to his daughter Elizabeth Canby Morris in his will. It was sold in 1947 after her death. By 1958 the house had been demolished., Time: 9, 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
- September 15, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1350]
- Title
- Dog "jet" begging on [Avocado's] porch, Sea Girt, [NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing Jet, a small black dog, sitting up on its hind legs in a begging position on the Morris family home Avocado's porch. The shadow of a person's hand holding a treat is visible on the floor of the porch next to Jet. Elliston Perot Morris bought property in Sea Girt, N.J. in 1875, where he built the summer home Avocado after designs by Quaker architect Hibberd Yarnall. Morris left Avocado, named after a Perot family estate in Bermuda, to his daughter Elizabeth Canby Morris in his will. It was sold in 1947 after her death. By 1958 the house had been demolished., Time: 9:10, 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
- September 15, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1351]
- Title
- Breaker's from our beach, looking south, [Sea Girt, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a view of the ocean at Sea Girt. Waves break against the sand while ships sail in the distance., Time: 11:30, 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
- September 26, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1359]
- Title
- Clouds over ocean, from our beach, [Sea Girt, NJ]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a view of the ocean under a cloudy sky at Sea Girt. Two ships sail far away in the distance., Time: 11:40, 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
- September 26, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1360]
- Title
- Our Mt. Desert Party on steps of hotel. Summit of Green Mt. [Mount Desert Island, ME]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a large group of people sitting on the steps of a hotel at Mount Desert Island. Some in the group hold walking sticks while a man in the back row holds a parasol. The men wear shirts and ties, some with jackets, and all but two wear hats on their heads. The women wear long, high-necked dresses and hats. Mount Desert Island, the largest island off the coast of Maine, was popularized in the mid-19th century by Hudson River School painters as a nature retreat. From the late 19th century to around the 1930s the Island was a tourist destination for the social elite., Time: 3:30, Light: Good 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
- July 16, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1318]
- Title
- Group on top of Robinson Mt. Rob Mickle, Dr. Evans, &c. [Mount Desert Island, ME]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a group of one woman and seven men, including Robert Mickle and Dr. Evans, resting among the rocks and brush at the top of Robinson Mountain at Mount Desert Island. All of the men wear hats but each looks in a different direction while posing for the camera. The woman wears a long dress and hat. Mount Desert Island, the largest island off the coast of Maine, was popularized in the mid-19th century by Hudson River School painters as a nature retreat. From the late 19th century to around the 1930s the Island was a tourist destination for the social elite., Photographer remarks: Intens. 10/88, Time: 1:30, 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
- July 17, 1888
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1324]
- Title
- Vessels at oil wharves Schuylkill River, [Philadelphia]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a group of sailing ships docked in rows on the Schuylkill River. The dock extends along the right of the frame., Time: 4:10, 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
- October 4, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.438]
- Title
- Point Breeze gasometer, [Philadelphia]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the gasometer of the Philadelphia Gas Works surrounded by a low fence and seen from across a field. The gasometer consists of ten crenellated columns standing around a circular base and connected by a band decorated with quatrefoil shapes. Philadelphia Gas Works began operating in 1836 when gas lights were installed along Second Street. It came under city ownership in 1841., Time: 4:25 PM, 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
- October 4, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.439]
- Title
- John F. Haverty's dog "Dash"
- Description
- Glass negative showing Dash, a medium-sized a piebald dog owned by John F. Haverty laying in the grass., Photographer remarks: Taken near football ground, Time: 1:20, 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
- October 13, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.441]
- Title
- School house, Library & Gymnasium, [Germantown]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a two-story building with a pediment over the doorway. A lawn crossed by a path and dotted with winter trees extends in front of the building. Other buildings are visible in the background., Time: 11:15, 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
- November 7, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.445]
- Title
- New Wissahickon Hotel [Wissahickon Inn] from S., [Willow Grove Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia]
- Description
- Glass negative showing the Wissahickon Inn, a large multi-story building with multiple spires and chimneys seen from below. Willow Grove Avenue lined with trees and a lamppost travels up the hill toward the hotel. The Wissahickon Inn, a summer resort developed by Henry H. Houston (1820-1895), was built in 1884 after designs by George and William Hewitt. The hotel hosted the Philadelphia Cricket Club and the Philadelphia Horse Show. In 1898, Chestnut Hill Academy began using the hotel during the off-season. The Academy permanently took over the building in 1901., Photographer remarks: Very weak neg., 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
- November 8, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.446]
- Title
- Road thru Crescent Park, Sea Girt, N.J
- Description
- Glass negative showing a road curving to the right through a grassy field in Crescent Park. Trees grow to the right of the road and in the background., 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
- 1887
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.50.17]
- Title
- Workshop in Founder's Hall, room no. 63, [Haverford College]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a workshop in Founder's Hall filled with multiple desks and tables. The table surfaces contain various tools and instruments for construction. Founders Hall, built in 1833, was the first building of the Haverford School, later College. It served as the only living and learning quarters of the College until 1877 when Barclay Hall was built., Time: 11 A.M., Light: Fair 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
- February 25, 1885
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.504]
- Title
- Evergreen trees west of Founder's Hall, covered with snow, [Haverford College]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a group of evergreen tress covered in snow at Haverford College. Two trees with bare branches stand on the right and the left. Haverford College was founded in 1833., Time: 12:15, 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
- February 25, 1885
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.505]
- Title
- Founders Hall & Library fr[om] N. door of Barclay Hall, [Haverford College]
- Description
- Glass negative showing Founder's Hall, a three-story building with ivy climbing the walls. There is a small pond in front of the building and a path to the left. Trees line the path and there is bench sitting in front of the nearest tree. Founders Hall, built in 1833, was the first building of the Haverford School, later College. It served as the only living and learning quarters of the College until 1877 when Barclay Hall was built. Alumni Hall, later known as Magill Library, was built in 1864 as a library and assembly hall., Photographer remarks: Snow., Time: 11:10, Light: Very good., 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
- February 20, 1885
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.499]
- Title
- Founder's Hall, east end, Haverford [College]
- Description
- Glass negative showing Founder's Hall a Haverford College, a building with a wide lawn and ivy climbing up the walls. The image is framed by foliage in the foreground. Founders Hall, built in 1833, was the first building of the Haverford School, later College. It served as the only living and learning quarters of the College until 1877 when Barclay Hall was built., Photographer remarks: Foliage indistinct. Varnished. Not focussed[sic] well., Time: 1:40, Light: Very good. Shadow on house., 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
- June 22, 1882
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.5]
- Title
- Junction of roads in Crescent Park, Sea Girt, NJ
- Description
- Glass negative showing a dirt road lined with wheel tracks in Crescent Park meeting another smaller road and curving to the right. Trees and thick foliage grow on either side of the road., 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
- ca. 1887
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.50.15]
- Title
- Copy of a card photo of J. Gurney Hill
- Description
- Glass negative showing a card portrait of J. Gurney Hill mounted on a paneled wall. Hill was a deceased Haverford College student., Time: 2, Light: sun on picture, The emulsion has been slightly discolored in the center of the negative., 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
- November 24, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.464]
- Title
- Haverford Gate-Posts from opposite side of pike, [Haverford College]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a path lined with tall trees framed by two stone pillars. The pillar on the left reads "1833, Haverford," while the pillar on the right reads "1883, College." A low stone wall extends from the pillars and a building is visible on the left. Haverford College was founded in 1833., Photographer remarks: Same as 459.[Film torn between gate posts] Intens. 5/20,'85, Time: 10:30, Light: Fairly 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
- December 2, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.476]
- Title
- [Haverford College], Founder's Hall from S.E
- Description
- Glass negative showing Founder's Hall, a large building with wide steps leading up to the entrance seen from across a field. The field is dotted with trees, especially close to the building. Founders Hall, built in 1833, was the first building of the Haverford School, later College. It served as the only living and learning quarters of the College until 1877 when Barclay Hall was built., Photographer remarks: Intens. 2, 28, '85, Time: 10:20, 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
- December 2, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.478]
- Title
- [Haverford College], Barclay Hall from Maple Ave[nue]
- Description
- Glass negative showing an open field to the right and Barclay Hall in the distance, a large stone residential hall at Haverford College with a rounded entryway and a prominent spire. A path lined by trees and scored with wheel tracks is visible in the foreground. Barclay Hall was built in 1877 to expand the living quarters of Haverford College, originally founded in 1833., Photographer remarks: Intens. 2, 28, '85, Time: 9:45, 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
- December 5, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.480]
- Title
- Founder's Hall from S.E
- Description
- Glass negative showing Founder's Hall, a large four-story building with shuttered windows and a wide porch. The building is surrounded by trees and seen from across a lawn. A metal bench sits in the lawn in the lower left corner of the plate. Founders Hall, built in 1833, was the first building of the Haverford School, later College. It served as the only living and learning quarters of the College until 1877 when Barclay Hall was built., Photographer remarks: Intes. 2, 28, '85, Time: 10:20, 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
- December 16, 1884
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.485]
- Title
- Fallen tree & fence, Mill Creek, [Lycoming County, Pa.]
- Description
- Glass negative showing Mill Creek running diagonally across the view. On the left is of the creek a wooden fence. On the right is a large tree that has fallen toward the riverbank., Time: 9:45, 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
- January 23, 1885
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.487]
- Title
- Dam on Mill Cr[eek], just above the old brass mill, [Lycoming County, Pa.]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a dam over the rocky riverbed of Mill Creek. Trees surround the dam on either side., Light: Good, sun not 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
- January 23, 1885
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.489]
- Title
- Gingerbread sheep - given by fellows, [Haverford College]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a gingerbread cookie in the shape of a sheep with the initials "MCM" at the base. White icing decorates the cookie., Photographer remarks: Taken in my room. Overtimed., Time: 3, Light: Sun not out, pretty fair., 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
- February 2, 1885
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.492]
- Title
- Gingerbread sheep, [given by fellows, Haverford College]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a gingerbread cookie in the shape of a sheep with the initials "MCM" at the base. White icing decorates the cookie., Time: 3, Light: Fair, sun under clouds., Same as 492., 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
- February 27, 1885
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.509]
- Title
- [Group of children with adult male by fence and benches]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a group of children posed on a bench. A man stands next to the group on the left and a metal fence separates the sidewalk from the foliage behind it. The children wear long coats, some with hats., 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
- ca. 1880-ca. 1900
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.43.2]
- 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
- Dock & crowd from hurricane deck of Orinoco, [Bermuda]
- Description
- Glass negative showing a crowd gathered under a covered wharf at Bermuda. The photograph was taken from the deck of a ship in the bay flying a flag from its prow. In the foreground, people on the lower deck of the boat wave to the crowd., Photographer remarks: Undertimed., Time: 3:15, 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.9895.937]
- 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]

