Glass negative showing the museum in Founder's Hall at Haverford College (founded 1833). Slender columns line the center of the room. On either side of the columns is a line of glass covered cases. On the far wall are two large vitrines displaying various objects. Two large stuffed birds face each other on opposite sides of the room. The museum of natural history was originally part of the library in Founders Hall. In 1878, money was donated to update Founders Hall, including the creation of a separate room for the museum., Time: 2:30, Light: Fair 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
February 26, 1885
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.506]
