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Cased photographs collection

  • Org. Lot 1414
  • Collection
  • 1840-2005

Collection consists of approximately 630 cased photographs, consisting primarily of daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and cased and uncased tintypes (also called ferrotypes) dating from approximately 1840-1900. Also represented in this collection are less common cased image formats, including photographs on milk glass (opalotypes), collodion positives on fabric (pannotypes), Orotypes (goldtypes), cased card photographs, and photo buttons.

The photographs are primarily studio portraits of people, both individuals and groups. The majority of the people depicted had some connection to Oregon or the American West, though the photographs themselves may have been taken elsewhere. The photographs also include depictions of early Oregon street and residential scenes. The identities of the depicted individuals, photographers, and studios are documented in the condition reports for materials in this collection when known.

The collection also includes records and condition reports about many, but not all, of the photographs. These documents provide details about people or places depicted in the images; material types; condition of the images; any conservation care performed; and any known provenance. Condition reports are also included for images in a separate collection, Org. Lot 2, the William Lair Hill family photographs collection, also held at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Portrait of unidentified woman, C. C. Beeker family

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated woman wearing a long sleeve dress with gilded belt and rings. Her hands are in her lap and she looks at the camera. Legacy collection records indicate she is an associate or relative of the C. C. Beeker family. Case is made of leather and wood.

Portrait of David Averill, circa 1845

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a bearded man wearing a suit. Handwritten note pasted to the exterior of the case reads, "Averill David." Handwritten note on small envelope inside the case reads, "David Averill - Portland, Maine, and his wife, Martha Ann (Horton) Averill - Portland, Maine. Year 1845. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Averill, Donor rec. no. 85." Case is a union case made of thermoplastic.

Portrait of Martha Ann Averill

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a long sleeve dress. Name handwritten on paper pasted to the back of the case reads, "Averill, Martha Ann." Handwritten note on small piece of paper enclosed with the case reads, "Martha Ann (Morton) Averill. Wife of David Averill - of Portland Maine. Year 1845. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Averill, Donor Rec. no. 85." Inscription on back of the image reads, "Charles P. Genn, Bucksport, Me." Overmat is stamped with the name, "Ormsbee." Case is made of velvet, leather and wood with applied relief motifs.

Ormsbee, Augustus

Portrait of Mrs. Buemont, aunt of Samuel Asahel Clarke, circa 1845

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated woman wearing a white bonnet, brooch and long sleeve dress. A white paper business card enclosed with the case includes a handwritten note reading, "Aunt of S. A. Clarke. Mrs. Buemont of 13 Broadway N.Y. 1845. S. A. Clarke Collection." "S. A. Clarke" refers to Samuel Asahel Clarke. Case is made of leather and wood. Case cover was missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. James Cockran, circa 1850

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and man seated beside each other. The woman wears a high necked dress. A note affixed to the image read, "James Cockran & Wife. Brother of David Cockran." This note and the original glass were removed during conservation and stored in a separate folder. Case is made of leather and wood. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of David Cockran, circa 1850

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man wearing a suit and holding a cane. Collection records indicate this is David Cockran, brother of James Cockran. A partial note affixed to the image read, "[D]avid Cockran, [Fathe]r of Hannah McNemee." This note is no longer with the cased image. Case is made of leather and wood.

Portrait of Alphonso B. Averill, circa 1854

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a boy standing on a chair and holding a crop or stick. A woman's hat sits on a table beside him. Collection records indicate he is the child of David and Martha Ann Averill. A typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Alphonso B. Averill. Born Oct. 24th, 1850, Portland, Maine. Died April 28, 1929, Portland, Oregon. This note has been removed and is stored in a separate folder. Case is book-style and made of leather and wood.

Portrait of sisters Mrs. H. H. Angell and Mrs. James Crosby, circa 1862

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of 2 seated women. They wear dresses and have ribbons tied around their necks and wrists. A typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. H. H. Angell and sister Mrs. James Crosby." This note has been removed and is stored in a separate folder. Collection records indicate this was taken circa 1862. Inscription on clasp reads, "M.M.C." Case is made of wood and lacquer and inlaid with mother of pearl.

Portrait of Henry H. Angell

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated man with his left arm resting on the back of a chair. A typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Henry H. Angell, 1823 - 1902. Crossed plains to Baker, Oregon in 1880." Collection records indicate this was taken circa 1860. Case is lacquer, inlaid with abalone in a floral design. Spine embossment reads, "Bijou."

Portrait of unidentified woman, Buckingham family

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman wearing a long sleeve dress. A piece of paper enclosed with the image shows a family crest with a handwritten note reading,"Seal of the Buckinghams." She is possibly a member or friend of the Buckingham family. Case is made of leather. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Samuel Asahel Clarke, circa 1853

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of Samuel Asahel Clarke, also known as S. A. Clarke. A handwritten note enclosed with the image reads, "S. A. Clarke, 25 years old, born 1828." A typed note enclosed with the image reads, "CLARKE, Samuel A. 25 years old." The words, "McIntyre, Broadway, NY" are stamped into the brass window mat. Case is made of leather.

McIntyre, Sterling C.

Portrait of Mrs. Lucinda Sumner Hadlock and 2 children

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman and 2 children. The woman holds a baby in her lap while a young child stands at her side. The woman is identified as Lucinda Sumner Hadlock and they two children are likely Samuel W. Hadlock and Lillian Hadlock. Typed note enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. Lucinda Sumner Hadlock, a pioneer of 1852, and children. Taken by Buchtel, Portland, O. T., 1856. In later life this lady was known as Mrs. Taylor." Case is made of leather. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Buchtel, Joseph, 1830-1916

Portrait of Susan Bosworth Taylor and Fred Ramsay, circa 1850

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman holding a sleeping child in her lap. A toy rabbit stands on the right. A handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "Susan Bosworth (Taylor), Fred Ramsay, about 1850." This note has been removed and stored in a separate folder. Legacy collection records indicate this is from the David Mason manuscript collection. Case is made of leather and wood.

Portrait of unidentified woman, connected with the H.E. Pribble Family, circa 1858

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman posing with her head in hand. Her elbow is propped on 2 stacked books. The spine of the book on the bottom reads, "Family Encyclopedia." Her earrings have been tinted. A receipt from R. L. Edmonston Photo-Copying Agency in Altoona, Pennsylvania was enclosed with the image. It states that Miss H. E. Pribble from Freeport, West Virginia ordered a reproduction of the image in 1930. This receipt has been removed and stored in a separate folder. Legacy collection records indicate this was taken circa 1850 - 1858. Case is made of leather. Case cover missing and replaced with archival board during conservation.

Portrait of Henrietta Leaver Nichol, circa 1852

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman wearing a long sleeve dress and a cross around her neck. A handwritten label written on an envelope enclosed with the image reads, "Henrietta Leaver (Averill) Nichol of Portland Maine - year 1852. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Averill, donor, Rec. No. 85." A second label reads, "Henrietta Leaver Nichol (Averill)." These notes have been removed and stored in a separate folder. This photograph depicts the same woman shown in OrgLot1414_0221S008_01, in which her name is written as, "Henrietta Leaver Averill-Johnson." Case is book-style and made of leather.

Portrait of Frank W. Plympton

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man wearing a suit. His hair is parted on the right side. A handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "Frank W. Plympton." Legacy collection records indicate he is the son of Civil War Captain Wales Plympton and that his family came to Oregon from Medfield, Massachusetts. Case is made of leather.

Portrait of Anna D. Kikendall, circa 1850

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a woman sitting in a chair and holding a book on her lap. Curtains are visible on the left. Handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. Anna D. Kikendall, probably taken about 1850." [An alternate spelling of this last name is Kuykendall.] A second handwritten note reads, "Ruth Lee." Writing under Lee's name indicates this note was attached to the outside of the case. These notes have been removed and stored in a separate folder. Case made of leather and wood.

Portrait of James Howe, Bishop of South Carolina

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated man holding a staff or cane in his right hand. Handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "The uncle of Elizabeth Payson Howe Lee. James Howe, Bishop of South Carolina." Case made of leather.

Portrait of Malcolm and Zenas Ferry Moody

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of 2 young men seated next to each other. Both wear suits and have their hair parted on the right. Collection records indicate this is Malcolm and Zenas Ferry Moody, and that they are likely brothers or cousins. Case is made of pressed leather and wood.

Portrait of Ephraim Pope

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated man wearing a suit. His right arm rests on a table. Handwritten label enclosed with the image reads, "Ephraim Pope 1853." Case is made of leather and wood.

Portrait of Susan Morrill

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a seated woman wearing a dress with sheer lace sleeves. Her left arm rests on a table. Typed label enclosed with the image reads, "Mrs. Susan Morrill." Collection records indicate this was taken circa 1850 or 1858. Case made of pressed leather and wood.

Portrait of Henrietta Leaver Averill-Johnson

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a young woman wearing a long sleeve dress and a cross around her neck. A typed label enclosed with the image reads, "Henrietta L. Averill-Johnson. Born Portland, Maine, Aug. 10 - 1836. Died in Portland, Oregon, May 19 - 1926." Second typed label enclosed with image reads, "Johnson, Henrietta L. Averill. Presented by Mrs. William F. Griesel Rec. No. 495." These labels have been removed and stored in a separate folder. This photograph depicts the same woman shown in OrgLot1414_0221S001_01, in which her name is written as, "Henrietta Leaver (Averill) Nichol." Case is made of wood and leather.

Portrait of Reverend Hezekiah Johnson and wife Eliza Shepard Johnson

Cased photograph featuring a portrait of a man and woman seated next to each other. The woman wears a bonnet and a striped, long sleeve dress. The man wears a suit. Collection records indicate this is Reverend Hezekiah Johnson and his wife Eliza Shepard Johnson, who came to Oregon as Baptist missionaries circa 1845. Possible alternate spellings for Eliza's middle name include "Shephard" and "Sheppard." Photograph and original case are stored separately in same folder. Case made of pressed leather and wood and features a floral design.

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