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Title: Interior of old Devonshire Church showing pulpit, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing the interior of Devonshire Church. The center of the room is lined with wooden pews and an altar sits at the from. The choir on the right is framed by a latticework screen. Christ Church Devonshire was built before 1654, sometime after the settling of the English in Bermuda. It was rebuilt three times: after a hurricane (1715-1716); to accommodate more parishioners (1846-1851); and after being razed by fire (1970)., Time: P.M., Light: Fair 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: March 25, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.880]

Title: St. Peter's church, St. Georges, [Bermuda], exterior. W.A. French on steps
Description: Glass negative showing St. Peter's Church with wide stone steps leading out onto a city square. W.A. French wearing a bowler hat stands on the steps while another man stands near the church entrace behind a wall. St. Peter’s Church, established after the first settlement of English colonists in Bermuda in 1612, was first built circa 1620 as a timber-framed building. After a hurricane razed the church in 1712, a new wood and stone church was built circa 1713-1714. This church went through numerous renovations, additions, and repairs into the 20th century, including the noted 1841 extension that created front steps and added Victorian Gothic decorations to the exterior. In 2012, at the church’s 400th anniversary, Queen Elizabeth designated the church as “Their Majesties Chappell.”, Time: 1:20, Light: Strong 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 30, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.925]

Title: Silver communion service &c. belonging to St. Peter's Church, [St. George, Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing a communion service comprised of platters, chalice, flagons and candlesticks belonging to St. Peter's Church. The silver service sits on a table with an altar holding a Bible behind it. St. Peter’s Church, established after the first settlement of English colonists in Bermuda in 1612, was first built circa 1620 as a timber-framed building. After a hurricane razed the church in 1712, a new wood and stone church was built circa 1713-1714. This church went through numerous renovations, additions, and repairs into the 20th century, including the noted 1841 extension that created front steps and added Victorian Gothic decorations to the exterior. In 2012, at the church’s 400th anniversary, Queen Elizabeth designated the church as “Their Majesties Chappell.”, Photographer remarks: Undertimed. Flagons presented to church by King William of Orange in 1684. Chalice [presented to church] by Virgina Company in 1635. Basin [presented to church by] Governor Brown of Massachusetts in 1782., Time: 2, Light: Good sun outside., 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.9895.926]

Title: Old Devonshire Church from graveyard. With Bradley, Mr. French & Mr. Edson. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing the Devonshire Church, a one-story stone church with a graveyard. Trees surround the outer edge of the property and many of the graves have raised oblong stones. Christ Church Devonshire was built before 1654, sometime after the settling of the English in Bermuda. It was rebuilt three times: after a hurricane (1715-1716); to accommodate more parishioners (1846-1851); and after being razed by fire (1970)., Photographer remarks: 5th day [written above date], Time: P.M., 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: March 25, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.877]

Title: Old Devonshire church from a point further N.E. than last, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing Deconshire Church, a one-story stone church with a graveyard. Trees surround the outer edge of the property and many of the graves have raised oblong stones. A man with a broom and bucket sits on a grave in the center. Christ Church Devonshire was built before 1654, sometime after the settling of the English in Bermuda. It was rebuilt three times: after a hurricane (1715-1716); to accommodate more parishioners (1846-1851); and after being razed by fire (1970)., Time: P.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 25, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.878]

Title: Interior of Old Devonshire from altar, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing an interior view of Devonshire Church seen from the front altar. The church is lined with wooden pews and a balcony with a railing above the back of the room. Christ Church Devonshire was built before 1654, sometime after the settling of the English in Bermuda. It was rebuilt three times: after a hurricane (1715-1716); to accommodate more parishioners (1846-1851); and after being razed by fire (1970)., Time: P.M., Light: Fair 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: March 25, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.879]

Title: St. Ann[e]'s Church, Southampton, [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing St. Anne's Church with lancet windows and doorways. A cemetery surrounds the churchyard. The church and cemetery are surrounded by a low stone wall and set next to a dirt road. Originally named Port Royall Church, St. Anne’s Church was built between 1616 and 1626 in Southampton, Bermuda. After a hurricane destroyed the original wooden structure in 1716, a stone church was built in 1719. The church building underwent extensive renovations in 1925 and 2001. The graveyard contains graves dating back to 1668., Photographer remarks: Overtimed., Time: 4:45, Light: Fair 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 19, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1443]

Title: Paget [St. Paul's] Church from road. Howard Cramp by wall. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing St. Paul's Church with a tall spire and a grassy lawn. A road curves in front of the lawn bordered by a stone wall. Howard Cramp leans against the wall on the right. St. Paul’s Church, an Anglican church built in 1796, replaced a previous church on the site., 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: April 1, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1470]

Title: Old St. Peter's church. St. George's. Some of our party on steps. Godet Elwell, Miss Schenkl, Miss Clark Hendrickson & Mr. Field. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing St. Peter's Church with various people standing on the front steps, including Godet Elwell, Miss Schenkl, Miss Clark Hendrickson, and Mr. Field. three men and a woman stand at the top of the stairs on the right and a man with a parasol and a second women stand below them. Two children wearing hats stand on the ground to the right. St. Peter’s Church, established after the first settlement of English colonists in Bermuda in 1612, was first built circa 1620 as a timber-framed building. After a hurricane razed the church in 1712, a new wood and stone church was built circa 1713-1714. This church went through numerous renovations, additions, and repairs into the 20th century, including the noted 1841 extension that created front steps and added Victorian Gothic decorations to the exterior. In 2012, at the church’s 400th anniversary, Queen Elizabeth designated the church as “Their Majesties Chappell.”, Photographer remarks: Intens. 5/26, Time: P.M., Light: Strong 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 12, 1886
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.848]

Title: Old tomb at St. Ann[e]'s Church-Southampton. Co[u]s[in]. Morris Perot & father by tomb. [Bermuda]
Description: Glass negative showing St. Anne's churchyard with a large stone tomb in the foreground. Marriott C. Morris' father Elliston P. Morris and and distant cousin Morris Perot stand next to the tomb with the church behind them. Originally named Port Royall Church, St. Anne’s Church was built between 1616 and 1626 in Southampton, Bermuda. After a hurricane destroyed the original wooden structure in 1716, a stone church was built in 1719. The church building underwent extensive renovations in 1925 and 2001. The graveyard contains graves dating back to 1668., Not the old Perot tomb., Time: 4:25, 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 19, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1441]

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]

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