0.4 Linear Feet, Summary: 9 in. x 12 in. x 4 1/2 in.
Creator
Martin, Alfred E.
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown,
WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Victorian photo album (with exterior of faded dark burgundy cloth and tarnished gold-toned bas-relief ornaments) with built-in
music box containing cartes-de-visites, cabinet cards, postcards, tintypes, and two negatives. Includes individual and family
group portraits. Subjects of photographs are unidentified, except for postcard portrait of Pastor J.O. Patterson of Main Street
Church of Christ in Elkins, West Virginia. Photographers are identified on some of the card mounts, including Loar and Company
of Grafton; Von Allmen of Elkins; Nestor of Elkins; Arcade Studio of Akron, Ohio; Fad Foto Company of Gallipolis, Ohio; and
Stanton Photo Company of Springfield, Ohio. The collection also includes the calling card of Jackson J. Triplett and two gift
tags illustrated with roses and doves.
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Conditions Governing Access
No special access restriction applies.
Preferred Citation
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Victorian Photo Album Photographs, A&M 3318, West Virginia and Regional
History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.