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Mr. Titian Peale and Miss Mary Peale

Photograph shows Titian Peale, Miss Mary Peale, and another woman (seated on the left) sitting at a table set for tea, with a large silver tea service on the fore-edge of the table; they are in a room with two ... More

Vue de la prise des forts et ville de Havane par les Anglois en 1762

Print shows a perspective rendering of the bombardment of Havana by British ships and the landing of English troops where the fortress wall has been breeched to capture the city. Caption continues: Vista presp... More

Capt. Gg. [George?] Newell silhouette, American

Bust portrait silhouette of an elderly man identified as "Capt. G. Newell", facing left. He wears his hair in a short pony-tail tied with a ribbon and he wears a high collar with cravat tied in a bow. Inscribe... More

General Jackson, hero of New Orleans aquatinted by W. Strickland

Print shows Andrew Jackson, half-length portrait, facing left, wearing military uniform and hat, with clouds, cannons and ribbon that states "Defeated 8000 British at New Orleans 1815". Stauffer, 3048 (DLC/PP-... More

T.R. Peale, U.S. ship Vincennes, Decr. 14th 1841 / Chas. W. Peale, pin...

Photograph shows Titian Ramsay Peale, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing uniform. Halftone print after oil painting by Charles Willson Peale, 1819, when Titian was part of a scientific expeditio... More

Bro öfver Skuylkill strommen nära Philadelphia rit. af Klinckowström ;...

Print shows a single span, slightly arched, covered bridge spanning the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia; also shows a covered wagon on the roadway leading up to the bridge and three men in a boat loaded with m... More

A view of the residence of the late Richard Jordan taken from Newtown ...

Print shows a man, possibly Quaker preacher Richard Jordan, walking along a cart path with fenced areas to the right and left and his house in the background with outbuildings on both sides; a large cow or ox i... More

Belvidere Bridge over Jones's Falls, Baltimore, Aug. 1828

(DLC/PP-1995:140.427) Philadelphia Print Shop Inventory no. 427. Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress).

[Unidentified portrait of a man, facing front]

The date of the image is based on the plate's lack of gold toning. Case: Plain leather grain. Attributed to William G. Mason. Paper label adhered to cover glass: "49." Labels on case: "65," "36." Purchase; Mari... More

The arm chair W. Warner - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congr...

Print shows a young girl, Anna Warner, reclining in an arm chair fitted with casters in a parlor or her father's studio, with a coat pulled over her shoulders. (inscribed in pencil). Signed in pencil on lower ... More

[White frame house with white picket fence at Cambridge, New York, wit...

Case: similar to Rinhart 108. Mirror inside case to show house in correct orientation. Labels adhered to seal: "Cambridge, New York," "46". Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.20). Forms part of:... More

[Isaiah Lukens, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

Brass mat stamped: R. Cornelius, Philada. fecit. Case: green embossed leather; pressure sensitive label on case "#2." Robert Cornelius: Portraits from the dawn of photography / Stapp. Smithsonian Institution Pr... More

[Isaiah Lukens, half-length portrait, facing front]

Possibly by Paul Beck Goddard. Case: variant of Rinhart 271; pressure sensitive label on case "162." Resealed W.F. Stapp, NPG/Smithsonian 8/5/83. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1996; (DLC/PP-1996:087.24). Forms pa... More

[Emlen Cresson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Printed on yellow paper label pasted to the paper seal: Daguerreotype miniatures, by R. Cornelius, Eighth Street, above Chesnut [sic], Philadelphia. Written on paper seal: E. Cresson, May 30th, 1840. In cast b... More

[Unidentified man, possibly John Bannister Gibson, head-and-shoulders ...

Case: front - Berg 44-55G; back - bouquet of mixed flowers. Label on case: 37. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.13). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part o... More

[Still life with tree and two small, stuffed mammals]

No case. Label adhered to seal: "64". Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.19). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library o... More

[Unidentified man, possibly William G. Mason, head and shoulders port...

Case: Rinhart 148. Label adhered to case: 35. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.2). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Li... More

[William Robertson Grant, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

Printed on yellow paper label pasted to the paper seal: Daguerreotype miniatures, by R. Cornelius, Eighth Street, above Chesnut [sic], Philadelphia. Written on paper seal: Dr. Grant, 1840. Labels on cover glas... More

[John McAllister, Jr., head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Printed on yellow paper label pasted to the paper seal: Daguerreotype miniatures, by R. Cornelius, Eighth Street, above Chesnut [sic], Philadelphia. Written on paper seal: J. McAllister, Jr., May 6th, 1840. In... More

[Two unidentified women seated on a sofa, two unidentified men standin...

Case: gold frame design. Accompanying label on case: "30." An inventory by Marian Carson attributes this daguerreotype to Collins. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 2000; (DLC/PP-2000:095.3). Forms part of: Daguerreo... More

[William Young McAllister, three quarter length portrait, facing front

In paper mat. Written on back: Portrait of W. Y. McAllister taken in the garden of a convent in Nuremburg, Germany. Sep. 13, 1841. The wall of the garden forms the background of the picture. Etched on plate: He... More

[William Young McAllister, three quarter length portrait, facing front

In paper mat. Etched on plate: Heller. Written on back: W. Y. McAllister taken at Nuremburg, Germany. Sep. 13, 1841 in the garden of a convent. Label adhered to cover glass: "102." Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1... More

John Henry Frederick Sachse, half-length portrait, facing front, seate...

Brass mat stamped: R. Cornelius, Philada. Case: back only, plain leather. Robert Cornelius: Portraits from the dawn of photography / Stapp. Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983, p. 96. Purchase; Marian S. Carson... More

James Curtis Booth, half-length portrait, facing left, with arm restin...

No electronic surrogate available. Brass mat stamped: R. Cornelius, Philada. Case: brown embossed leather. Robert Cornelius: Portraits from the dawn of photography / Stapp. Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983, ... More

[North side of Chestnut Street, below Second Street, Philadelphia, Pen...

Attributed to William G. Mason. Signs include: Refrigerators, John Gibson, Wines and Liquors, Hotel. In frame with gold leaf around window opening. Paper label on back of frame: Chestnut Street - North side be... More

[North side of Chestnut Street, between Second Street and Third Street...

Attributed to William Y. McAllister. Case: plain leather double case; pressure sensitive label attached to case: 22/23. Housed in case with DAG no. 1277. Printed on paper label on back of case: William Y. McAll... More

[North side of Chestnut Street, between Second Street and Third Street...

In frame with gold leaf around window opening. Paper label on back of frame: North side of Chestnut Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets. Daguerreotype view taken by Mr. Wm. G. Mason. Presented by him to John McAll... More

[No. 46 to No. 52, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Signs on buildings include: Walking Canes, McAllister, McAllister & Son, W.G. Mason Engraver, A.J. McDuffee. In frame with gold leaf around window opening. Paper label on back of frame: View of houses No. 46 to... More

A View in 1843 - Daguerreotype, Public domain

Case: Passe partout mat. Label attached to back of mat: A view in 1843 by W.Y. McAllister. Label adhered to front of mat: 75. Location of view unidentified. Image is not visible on plate. Purchase; Marian S. Ca... More

[John McAllister, Jr., full-length portrait, seated in a chair, outdoo...

Written on paper label on back of case: J. McAllister jr 1843 taken by W.Y.M. on the roof of old 48. Written on paper label on the side of the case: J. McAllister by W.Y.M. Case: frame design with leaf motif in... More

[Members of the Cresson and Prichett families, with three seated women...

Embossed on velvet lining inside case: W. & F. Langenheim Philadelphia Exchange. Written on seal: Restored by A.R. Phillips, Jr., May 1943. Case: flowers and butterflies. Probably a copy daguerreotype (a latera... More

Chestnut St. south side west of 2d

Case: Passe partout mat. Label attached to back of mat: Chestnut St. south side west of 2d about 1844-5 by W.Y. McAllister. Image is not visible on plate. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:126). Fo... More

House N.W. corner of Chestnut and Strawberry Alley

Case: Burns's Monument. Label attached to case: By W.Y. McAllister about 1845. Label attached to case: N.W. Chestnut & Strawberry. Title etched on plate. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:126). For... More

[James Curtis Booth, half-length portrait, seated with arm resting on ...

Possibly by John Jabez Edwin Mayall. Case: floral scroll theme. Pencilled inscription inside the case under the image: Prof. Jas. C. Booth, taken by Mayall. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1996; (DLC/PP-1996:087.23... More

Henry Clay, head-and-shoulders length studio portrait, seated, facing ...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Henry Clay. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

[William Penn Cresson, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wi...

Date based on brass mat. Case: plain leather, embossed with gold leaf on back "J.E. Mayall, Daguerreotype Institution, 433 West Strand". Label inside case: "Wm. Penn Cresson." Labels adhered to case: "174". Pur... More

[Samuel Washington Woodhouse, head and shoulders portrait, facing righ...

Case: tendrils and floral motif. Label on case: "50"; label on cover glass: "47". Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.15). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms par... More

Rose Warrington plumbeotype from life, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows Rose Warrington, half-length portrait, seated, facing left with right hand on chin and holding a feather fan in her left hand on her lap, in elaborate oval portrait frame. Printed below portrait fr... More

[Unidentified man, half-length portrait, seated, facing front]

Hallmark: Rinhart 44. Date based on hallmark. Case: front - flowers surrounded by frame design; back - geometric design. In Marian S. Carson's inventory, the sitter is identified as Dr. George W. Cardeza of Jef... More

[William Young McAllister, three-quarters length portrait, seated in a...

Case: green leather with flowers and butterflies. Embossed on velvet inside case: Root's Gallery, 140 Chestnut St., Philada. Label attached to case: W.Y. McAllister. Label attached to case: About 1851. Label at... More

[Elisa and John McAllister, children of W.Y. McAllister, Elisa standin...

Written on paper label on velvet lining inside case: July 23, 1849. Written on paper label on case: Lissie & John McAllister July 23, 1849. Labels adhered to case: "23," "51," and "71." Embossed on velvet linin... More

John M. Clayton, head-and-shoulders length studio portrait, facing lef...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of John M. Clayton. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

5th and Chestnut Streets, north east corner

Photograph shows a street level view of the corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, showing the "Druggist" at the corner and "H.J. Pepper & Son" and "Samuel W. Pepper" jewelry and sil... More

Edwin Forrest, actor, half-length studio portrait, facing right; he is...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Edwin Forrest. Image is a copy of a daguerreotype held by the Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University. (Source: researcher M. Higgins, 2018) (... More

Fourth Street and Willings Alley

Photograph shows buildings along the 220 block of Fourth Street at Willings Alley, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a pollarded tree at the curb of Fourth Street. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S.... More

South side of Chestnut Street, looking toward 2nd Street

Photograph shows businesses along Chestnut Streets toward the intersection at 2nd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; from left to right are "William M. Mackin, Tailor", "Job Printing", "Maas Card Job Printin... More

Associate Presbyterian church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Photograph shows a small brick federal style building set back from the sidewalk, it abuts the building on the left and there is a narrow alley between it and the building on the right; there is a walkway to th... More

Richard Vaux, three-quarter length studio portrait, seated, facing rig...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Richard Vaux, Mayor of Philadelphia, 1856-57. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Jenny Lind, three-quarter length studio portrait, facing front, seated...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Jenny Lind. Image is a copy of a daguerreotype held by the Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University. It is also attributed to Montgomery P. Si... More

[William Y. McAllister with wife, full-length, seated in decorative ch...

Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

[William Y. McAllister, half-length, seated]

Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

Edmund Darch Lewis, artist by F. de B. Richards

Photo shows Edmund Lewis, artist, half-length studio portrait, seated with right hand resting on lap, and with left elbow resting on table, facing front; he is wearing a coat with bow tie and patterned trousers... More

Portrait photo of [Bust of William Robertson Grant]

Written on back: Plaster bust, Dr. W. R. Grant. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Li... More

Bayard Taylor, head-and-shoulders length studio portrait, facing sligh...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Bayard Taylor. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Slate roof house - Victorian era public domain image

Photograph shows a building, possibly a clothing store, with a slate roof, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with scaffolding in front of the building. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collectio... More

John Fagg, half-length studio portrait, seated, facing slightly right,...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of John Fagg. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Eighth Steet below Chestnut, west side

Photograph shows stores and shops on the west side of 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Old Lutheran Church (St. Michael's)

Photograph shows a street view of the Old Lutheran (St. Michael's) Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Philadelphia fire company mobile steam driven water pump

Photograph shows a piece of firefighting equipment on display in front of a firehouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Several men are standing around a horsedrawn steam driven water pump. (DLC/PP-1999:126). For... More

Frederick De Bourg Richards, three-quarter length studio portrait, sea...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Frederick De Bourg Richards. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Old Swedes Church - Victorian era public domain image

Photograph shows a bird's-eye view of the Gloria Dei Church (Old Swedes') in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the cemetery in the foreground, with the masts of ships visible in the background. Inscribed or pri... More

[John McAllister, half-length portrait, facing slightly left]

Printed on back: Stereoscopes. Written on label on back: J. McAllister, Jr. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Mar... More

[Portrait of fireman from the Perseverance Hose Company]

Photograph shows a three-quarter length portrait of a man wearing fireman's uniform with right hand on a speaker trumpet. Inscribed in pencil on mount: fireman from the Perseverance Hose Company. (DLC/PP-1999:... More

Academy of Natural Sciences, Broad Street

Photograph shows a street view of the Academy of Natural Sciences and La Pierre House hotel on Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The La Pierre House has a large eagle sculpture and an American flag on... More

Josiah Johnson Hawes - [Josiah Johnson Hawes, head-and-shoulders portr...

Hallmark: Rinhart 46c. Date based on hallmark. Label attached to cover glass: "10." Written in pencil on back of plate: J.J. Hawes. Possibly a self-portrait. Provenance: probably purchased by Marian Carson in 1... More

Frederick De Bourg Richards, head-and-shoulders length studio portrait...

Inscribed in ink on sheet: Yours truly F. De B Richards. Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Frederick De Bourg Richards. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

[John and Fanny Stevenson, three-quarters length, seated, with arms re...

Written on back: John & Fanny Stevenson. Label on back: From John McAllister, So. Orange St. Media, Pa. Fanny may be Frances, the sister of John Stevenson. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). F... More

[Mrs. William Y. McAllister, half-length, seated, with arm resting on ...

Written on back: Mrs. W. Y. McAllister. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

[Fairmount Water Works on the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pennsylv...

Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress) Public domain scan of 19th-century salted paper print artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charlotte Cushman, three-quarter length studio portrait, facing right,...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Charlotte Cushman. Image is a copy of a daguerreotype held by the Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University. (Source: researcher M. Higgins, 201... More

Daniel Webster, half-length studio portrait, facing slightly right, we...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: After a daguerreotype of 1843. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

[Unidentified man, possibly David Hostetter, head-and-shoulders portra...

Case: Rinhart 271. Embossed on inside of case: H.B. Swift, No. 312, Market Street. Labels on case: "33" and "64." Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.12). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection ... More

[U.S. Customs House, Philadelphia]

Exterior view of the U.S. Customs House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Forms part of the Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress). Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1999 (DLC/PP-1999:126.011) Published in: Gat... More

Chestnut Street Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Photograph shows a street level view of the front facade of the Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with scaffolding on the right side. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson col... More

Portrait of Tilge, artist - Public domain portrait print

Photo shows Tilge, an artist, three-quarter length studio portrait, seated, with right elbow resting on table, facing slightly right. Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Tilge, artist. (DLC/PP-1999:126).... More

The Arcade hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Photograph shows a view of the front façade of the Arcade Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a variety of small shops, including "T.B. Pugh Book Seller & Stationary", along the front, at street level. (... More

[View of Paris with church steeple in foreground]

Hallmark: Houssemaine Garanti 40. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

2nd and Chestnut Streets, SW corner

Photograph shows businesses where 2nd and Chestnut Streets intersect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; "William M. Mackin, Tailor", "Job Printing", "Maas Card Job Printing Office", also shows a gas street lamp at ... More

Statue of John Anderson and wife

John Anderson and wife, group in Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pa. No electronic surrogate available. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library ... More

Harriet Hosmer, half-length studio portrait, facing front, seated with...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Harriet Hosmer. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

[William Y. McAllister with wife seated in decorative chair]

Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

Library (Sansom Street), east of 5th Street

Photograph shows a view of a building labeled "Military Hall" Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with carriages and coaches on the street. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library ... More

Harriet Hosmer, half-length studio portrait, facing front, seated with...

Inscribed in pencil on lower right corner of sheet: H. Hosmer. Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Harriet Hosmer. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

[George Lippard, head and shoulders portrait, facing left]

In plain leather case. Label adhered to case: "31." Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.11). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collect... More

Allister, Elizette, Jessie, children of Dr. William R. Grant, looking ...

No electronic surrogate available. Written on back: Allister M. Grant, Elizette M. Grant, Jessie M. Grant. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library o... More

First U.S. Mint - Public domain dedication image

Photograph shows a street level view of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Chestnut Street - Victorian era public domain image

Jefferson Medical College - Public domain dedication image

Photograph shows a view of the Jefferson Medical College, a Greek revival style building with columns across the front facade, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson ... More

Paul Weber, artist, three-quarter length studio portrait, seated, hold...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Paul Weber. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Lola Montez, three-quarter length studio portrait, facing left, wearin...

Inscribed in pencil on mount: Portrait of Lola Montez. Image is a copy of a daguerreotype held by the Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University. It is also attributed to Montgomery P. Si... More

Crystal Palace, London. England in 19th century.

Written on back: Crystal Palace, London $2.00. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Lib... More

[Lizzie, John, Annie, and Mitchell McAllister]

Case: front - mixed flowers surrounded by an oval; back - geometric design. Label attached to case: Mitchell, Lizzie, John and Annie. Label attached to case: Lizzie, John, Dec. 5, 1851, Annie, Mitchell McAllist... More

[Unidentified member of the Calwater Grays, a company of the 1st Regim...

Case: back - Rinhart 257. Stamped on brass mat: C. Evans, Philad'a. No electronic surrogate available. Label adhered to case: "59". Label adhered to cover glass: "63". Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-... More

[John McAllister, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front ...

Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

[John McAllister, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front ...

Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

[Sarah Allister McAllister Grant, three-quarters length, seated in cha...

Written on back: Sarah M. Grant, 1853? Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (Library of Congress)

Arch Street Theatre. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Photo shows an exterior view of the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (DLC/PP-1999:126). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

[Emlen Cresson, bust, facing slightly left]

Plain leather grain frame. Hand-colored rainbow background. Paper label adhered to cover glass: "Emlen Cresson 1853." Labels on frame: "18," "20." Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1998; (DLC/PP-1998:151.4). Forms pa... More

[Agnes Y. McAllister, three-quarters length, seated in ornate chair, w...

Written on back: Agnes Y. McAllister, Dec. 1853. Purchase; Marian S. Carson; 1997; (DLC/PP-1997:105). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection (L... More

[Laying the cornerstone of the new Masonic temple, Philadelphia, Penns...

Date and photographer attribution from a half-tone illustration by Frank H. Taylor in P&P collections File. Note with daguerreotype: "Re-sealed but plates were probably reversed the last time this was opened" W... More

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