Series of views of Sharp Mountain, located west of Pottsville, Pa., including large boulders, trees, and portraits of men and children sitting on rocks. One image shows a photographer setting up his camera, possibly a self-portrait of Allen., No. 127; 130; 132; and 133, Title supplied by cataloger., Photographer's imprint from label pasted on versos., Photographer's imprint printed on mounts., Yellow and orange mounts with square corners., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift from the heirs of Paul D.I. and Anna S. Maier: James H. Maier, Anthony M. Maier, Marianna M. Thomas, and Cynthia C. Maier., A.M. Allen, born in Deerfield, Mass., relocated to Pottsville, Pa. ca. 1852 and set up his studio at the southwest corner of West Market and North Centre Streets. He retired from the business in 1894.
Creator
Allen, A. M. (Amos Morrel), 1823-1900, photographer
Date
[ca. 1868]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Allen - Views [P.9844.23-26]
Exterior and interior views of portrait painter Samuel Bell Waugh's residence in Bordentown, N.J., including group portraits of the family on the lawn of the property. The only interior view depicts a young woman playing a piano in an ornately decorated parlor. Two young girls, possibly Samuel Bell Waugh's daughters, are depicted in six of the seven images., Photographer's stamp on versos of mounts., Yellow mounts with square corners., Digitization funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Moran, John, 1831-1903, photographer
Date
ca. 1863
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department stereo - Moran - residences [P.8464.1-7]
