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Tintype Collection Inventory

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Imperial or Mammoth Plate - Larger than 6 ½" x 8 ½"
Whole Plate - 6 ½" x 8 ½"
Half Plate - 4 ¼" x 5 ½"
Quarter Plate - 3 ¼" x 4 ¼"
Sixth Plate - 2 ¾" x 3 ¼"
Ninth Plate - 2"x 2 ½"
Gem Size or Thumbnail Size - 1" x 1" or smaller

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Y Z    UNIDENTIFIED

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• A.B.K. From the Mixter Family Papers, Manuscripts Department. Gem size. Woman shown waist length leaning elbow on book on table at right and resting chin on hand. In same envelope a small photograph of same woman, seated in painted boat in studio (by Richardson & Cleveland, 22 Winter Street, Boston). view larger image (scan #003578-0001)
  
• ANDREWS, John D. [photographer]. Self portrait taken while working for Davis & Co., 2 Winter St., Boston. 4" x 2 ½" in paper mount with printed border. Paper label for Davis & Co. on verso. view larger image (scan #003578-0002)
  
• ANTHONY, James L. 4" x 2 ½" in paper mount with gold border. Man with moustache seated in fringed photographers chair holding top hat. view larger image (scan #003578-0003)
  
• ARNOLD, ----- Sgt. Civil War portrait. MA 15th regiment. 4. x 2 ½. in paper mount with embossed border. Full length portrait of man in uniform, arms crossed over chest. view larger image (scan #003578-0004)
  
• AUNT Polly. 2" x 3" with paper frame. Taken by George L. Chapman, Barre, MA. Waist length portrait of an older woman with light colored eyes, wearing a small cap at the back of her head and an elaborately embroidered collar and bow at neck. view larger image (scan #003578-0005)
  

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• BACHELLER, Orlando, 1844-1862. Civil War portrait. MA 15th regiment. 3 ½" x 2 ¼" in paper mount. Waist length portrait of soldier seated before an American flag. Inscribed on reverse: "Orlando W. Bacheller. Killed at Antietam, beside me, on Sept. 17th 1862. Albert Everett, South Sutton, Mass." view larger image (scan #003578-0006)
  
• BACON, William B. Captain, 34th MA, Company E, seated, with unidentified messenger, tintype, unmounted, corners trimmed, 4 ¼" x 3 1/8", young man in uniform seated at small writing table reaching for letter being handed to him by standing man at left. Gold highlights on sword, buttons, pen, etc. From the Scattering Collection. view larger image (scan #003578-0007)
  
• BACON, William B. Captain, 34th MA, Company E, in camp with men from the 34th. Group of men standing around a steaming pot on a small stand. One man holds a kettle at left. White tents in background. Bacon stands at left with hands in pockets. From the Scattering Collection. view larger image (scan #003578-0008)
  
• BARNARD, Mary and Helen. 4 ½" x 3 1/8". Full length portrait of two women in light colored dresses. One on right sits on bench and wears a small hat. Second woman stands at left. Landscape background behind sitters. view larger image (scan #003578-0009)
  
• BARNARD, Mary and Helen. 6 ¾" x 4 5/8". Two well-dressed women shown full length standing in a studio setting. They both wear hats and dark, heavily trimmed dresses. Large pieces of furniture stand at right. Tintype is stored in a pink paper matte with gold border around arched reveal. view larger image (scan #003578-0010)
  
• BARTOL, Mary W. and CLARK, Fanny A. with three more unidentified girls. July 3, 1886. One girl seated at center holding large wooden staff. Four other girls cluster around her, some with heads bowed. Painted scene of tree and stairs on background. Paper mat is stamped: "Geo. H. Baker, Photographer, 406 Main St. Worcester, Mass." view larger image (scan #003578-0011)
  
• BARTON, Ira Moore, 1796-1867. Quarter plate. Older gentleman, in profile, facing left. Hair streaked with grey. view larger image (scan #003578-0012)
  
• BIXBY, Miranda, ca. 1875. Whole plate. Gift of Rev. H.E. Lombard, September 17, 1933. Young woman seated in fringed arm chair. Shown waist length with trimmed gown, and black choker. view larger image (scan #003578-0013)
  
• BURNELL, Jessie. Small album of forty-four tintypes. Thumbnail (gem) sizes. From the Fobes, Hayward, and Northrop Family Collection. Childhood friends of Jessie Burnell. Many taken in Pittsfield, Mass. Twelve tintypes are identified, including: Carrie Burnell, Jessie Burnell, Mary Campbell, James Cowen, Mary Dutton, Robert Dutton, Anna Feeley, Jeanette Moscrip, Sally Peck, and Jane Russell. One larger tintype of bearded man is loose.

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• CANFIELD, Penelope. 1" x ¾" Gem size. Mounted in gold metal frames. Image of young woman turned slightly, bust length. Cheeks are tinted pink. view larger image (scan #003578-0015)
  
• CANFIELD, Penelope. 1" x ¾" Gem-size. Mounted in gold metal frame. Image of young woman in profile, bust length. Cheeks are tinted pink. view larger image (scan #003578-0015)
  
• CHEEVER, Henry. Sixth plate. Bust length portrait of bearded man, turned slightly right. view larger image (scan #003578-0017)
  View case (scan #003578-0017b)
  
• CHICO, Butte County, California. Quarter plate. Group of wooden buildings with row of bare trees behind. Open lawn and fencing in foreground. Figures and carriage in front of building at right. view larger image (scan #003578-0018)
  
• CHICO, Butte County, California. Quarter plate. Large, 2 ½ story wooden structure with ten windows along one side. Figures on horses in foreground. Two windows open, one with figure seated on sill. view larger image (scan #003578-0019)
  
• CHICO, Butte County, California. Quarter plate. Men and women standing near mounds in the earth. Native Americans [?]. Possibly a copy image. view larger image (scan #003578-0020)
  
• CHURCHILL, Nathan, 1827-1903, of Avon, Maine. 4" x 2 ½" mounted in white stock with arched top reveal and embossed border, pink overlay cover. Man seated with hands in lap, holding sheaf of papers. He has a graying beard, light colored eyes and wears his overcoat. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0021)
  
• CHURCHILL, William. 4" x 2 ½" mounted in white stock with arched-top reveal and embossed border. Man with dark hair seated with hands in lap. He wears a dark coat and vest. Hair is curled over ears and one large curl on top of head. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0022)
  
• CLARK, J.H., with Charles Randel (?), Josie Smith, and Fanny Clark. Sixth plate. Men stand at back, women seated in foreground with hats on laps. Woman at left turning back towards men. view larger image (scan #003578-0023)
  
• COBB, Mary Ella Gordon. 3 7/8" x 2 ½" mounted in white stock with arched-top reveal and embossed border. Young woman seated with hands folded in lap, leaning back slightly. Cheeks tinted pink. Badly damaged with cracklure. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0024)
  
• COLLIER, Miles. 4" x 2 ¼" unmounted. Young African American man seated, leaning proper right arm on table covered with printed tablecloth. view larger image (scan #003578-0025)
  
• COOK, Old Katey. Sixth plate. Gift of Harriet E. Clarke. Waist length portrait of a middle-aged woman with lace collar and bracelet at wrist. view larger image (scan #003578-0026)
  View case (scan #003578-0026b)
  

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• DAVIS, Horace, 1831-1916. 4" x 2 ½" unmounted. Man with full beard shown bust length against a neutral background. view larger image (scan #003578-0027)
  
• DEAN, Martha, of Leeds, Maine. Gem size, in 3 7/8" x 2 ½" mount of white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Bust portrait of a woman in striped dress. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0028)
  

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• EARLE, Miss Maunie (Mrs. Edwin Brown). 8 ½" x 6 ½". Bust length image of young woman in plaid dress with decorative trim on sleeves. Her curly hair is piled up on the front of her head. view larger image (scan #003578-0029)
  

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• FARRILL, John. Sixth plate. Waist length image of man with long moustache, seated, wearing small neck tie. view larger image (scan #003578-0030)
  
• FERNALD [FURNALD], Thomas, 1837/38-1862. 4" x 2 ½" in paper mount with embossed border. Civil War portrait, MA 15th regiment. Young man seated in front of American flag with hands in lap. view larger image (scan #003578-0031)
  
• FLANDERS, Mary Seabury. 4 3/8" x 3" mounted in tan/orange stock with arched-top reveal and red printed border. Purple backing sheet. Young woman with dark curly hair and dark eyes. She wears a light dress with contrasting collar and cuffs. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0032)
  
• FLANDERS, Mary Seabury and Jemmima Churchill SEABURY. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with arched-top reveal and embossed border. Young girl holding book stands with one hand on shoulder of seated older woman. Both wear checked dresses, the older woman has dark over-cape on top over bodice. Cheeks tinted pink. Badly damaged with cracklure. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0033)
  

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• GORDON, Asa Greenlief. Gem size in 4" x 2 3/8" mount of white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Bust portrait of long-faced man with beard. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0034)
  
• GORDON, Benjamin, of Wayne, Maine. Gem size in 4" x 2 3/8" mount of white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Bust portrait of a man with chin whiskers and polka-dotted tie. Badly damaged with cracklure. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0035)
  
• GORDON, Charles Wallace. 4" x 2 ½" mounted in white stock with arched-top reveal and gold printed border and purple cover sheet. Young man with moustache rests arm on fringed chair. Wears heavy coat over white shirt and vest. Gold pin at throat and watch chain on vest. Cheeks tinted pink. Badly flaking. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0036)
  
• GORDON, Dianna Smith. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Front has printed line at lower edge: "Potter's Patent, March 7, 1865" Cancelled blue revenue stamp on verso. Older woman in dark dress with arms across waist. She holds a daguerreotype case in one hand. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0037)
  
• GORDON, Hannah Stinchfield. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Orange backing sheet and revenue stamp with initials "E.O.C." Older woman, waist-length in dark dress with oval pin at throat. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0038)
  
• GORDON, Jonathan. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Blue revenue stamp on verso with initials "E.O.C." Older man with thinning grey hair, shown bust length with dark suit and neck cloth. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0039)
  
• GORDON, Phoebe J. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with arched-top reveal and brown printed border. Printed along lower edge of mount: "Patent'd Oct. [13?] 1863, S. Wing, 290 Washington St., Boston." Full length portrait of young woman in dark dress. She stands next to chair and brocade curtain at right. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0040)
  
• GORDON, Sarah Pettingill. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Blue revenue stamp on verso with initials "E.O.C." Older woman with light eyes and sunken cheeks shown bust length in dark dress with light collar. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0041)
  
• GUILD, Flora I. Sixth plate. Young girl in fancy hat and winter coat, seated, holding china doll on her lap. view larger image (scan #003578-0042)
  
• GUILD, Flora I. 4" x 2 1/2" in a paper mount with gold printed border and oval reveal. Young girl with dark ringlets in light colored dress. view larger image (scan #003578-0043)
  

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• HANSON, Reverend. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Portrait of long-faced man wearing clerical collar. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0044)
  
• HANSON, Ruth Maxim. 4" x 2 3/8" mounted in white stock with oval reveal and embossed border. Older woman with beribboned hair, wearing dark collared cape over dark dress. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0045)
  
• HARRIS, Mrs. Clarendon. 8 1/2" x 6 ½" From the Scattering Collection. Bust portrait of older woman wearing light colored bonnet tied at neck in bow. Surface badly scratched. view larger image (scan #003578-0046)
  
• HAVEN, Samuel Foster, Jr., 1831-1862. 3 1/8" x 2 5/8" unmounted. Civil War portrait, MA 15th regiment. After a carte-de-visite. Bust length portrait in uniform, turned slightly left. view larger image (scan #003578-0047)
  
• HAYWARD, Albert F., 1840-1899. 1 ¼" x 1 7/8" in a paper mount. From the Fobes, Hayward, and Northrop Family Collection. Neck length portrait of man with light colored goatee beard and hair parted on left. view larger image (scan #003578-0048)
  
• HAYWARD, Daniel Henry, 1836-1885. 1 ¾" x 2 ¼", in a paper mount. From the Fobes, Hayward, and Northrop Family Collection. Taken by G.P. Lasselle, 4 Summer St., Boston. Man with full beard, bust length. view larger image (scan #003578-0049)
  
• HAYWARD, Mary Viola (White), 1837-1900. 1 7/8" x 1 7/8", loose -- no paper mount. From the Fobes, Hayward, and Northrop Family Collection. Bust length portrait of woman in dark dress with long chain at neck. view larger image (scan #003578-0050)
  
• HAYWARD, Olivia Williams, 1848-1874, daughter of Daniel Leach Hayward. 8 ½ x 6 ½". Gift of Francis H. Fobes. From the Scattering Collection. Bust portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a fringed bow at neck. view larger image (scan #003578-0051)
  
• HUBBARD, Henry Jr. n.d. 4" x 2 ½" in paper mount with oval reveal and embossed border with cannon and eagle. Bust portrait of young man in light colored uniform (possibly West Point?). view larger image (scan #003578-0052)
  

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• KEATING, Michael, 1839/40-1865. 4" x 2 ½" in paper mount with embossed border. Civil War portrait, MA 15th regiment. Young man seated in front of American flag holding his pistol in front of his chest. Touched with gold on belt buckle and buttons. view larger image (scan #003578-0053)
  
• KNOWLES, Grandmother (nee Margaret Stanley). 1 ½ " x 2". From the Knowles Collection. Older woman in dark lace bonnet and dress with light lace collar. In paper mount with revenue stamp on verso. view larger image (scan #003578-0054)
  
• KNOWLES, S. A. 1 ½ " x 2". From the Knowles Collection. Bust length portrait of bearded man in paper mount. view larger image (scan #003578-0055)
  

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• LELAND, Sanford, with Sylvia Holbrook's brother and the brother's daughter. 4 ¼ x 3 ¼. tintype with an oval matte and sealed edge. No case. Revenue stamp on reverse of mount. Sanford Leland is seated at right with his hands on his lap. Another gentleman is seated at left and has a large moustache. A young woman in a fancy hat and scarf stands behind and between the two men, holding a muff. Gift of Richard H. Brown, 2010. view larger image (scan #441952-0194)
  
• LEONARD, Mrs. Fred. 8 1/2" x 6 ½" From the Scattering Collection. Bust portrait of woman with dark hair pulled back in ringlets. She faces left in profile. Surface badly scratched. view larger image (scan #003578-0056)
  
• LEWISSON, Lucy, Minnie LEE, Henrietta G. ALDRICH, Annie D. CURRIER, and Elizabeth BACON. Gift of Mrs. W. Emory Wardwell, April 13, 1946. From the Scattering Collection. Five well-dressed young women around a table with books. Three women are seated, two stand behind table. Three have open books and the woman at right is reading. view larger image (scan #003578-0057)
  
• LOMBARD, Florence. Ninth plate. From the Lombard Family Album. Gift of Rev. Herbert E. Lombard, April 7, 1932. Uncased image of little girl with curly dark hair wearing solid dress with plaid sash. Hands in lap. view larger image (scan #003578-0058)
  
• LOMBARD, Mrs. Henry Faulkner (Nellie de Callahan). Ninth plate. From the Lombard Family Album. Gift of Rev. Herbert E. Lombard, April 7, 1932. Oval format image of young woman seated against a landscape backdrop. view larger image (scan #003578-0059)
  
• LONGLEY, Caroline A. 2 ½" x 3 ½". From the Scattering Collection. Bust length portrait of woman with braid on top of head. Dress has large buttons down front and ruffled trim (copy 1 of 2). view larger image (scan #003578-0060)
  
• LONGLEY, Caroline A. 2 ½" x 3 ½". From the Scattering Collection. Bust length portrait of woman with braid on top of head. Dress has large buttons down front and ruffled trim (copy 2 of 2). view larger image (scan #003578-0061)
  

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• MACBURNEY, Mary, as a child. Approx. 2 ½" x 4". From the Scattering Collection. Young girl with hair pulled back wearing simple dress with trim down front. In paper mat which is stamped: "Holton & Robinson's Ferrotypes & Photographs, No. 2 Winter Street, Cor. Of Washington St. Boston. Particular attention given to all kinds of Copying. Children's pictures taken in one second." view larger image (scan #003578-0062)
  
• McELROY, Patrick (possibly 1837/38-1863). 4" x 2 ½" in paper mount with embossed border. Civil War portrait, possibly MA 15th regiment. Young man seated, shown knee length, one hand hooked in strap across chest. Cheeks are tinted slightly pink. view larger image (scan #003578-0063)
  
• MAY, Eliza Pike. Ninth plate. From the Pearson Collection. No case. Bust length portrait of woman in dress tinted yellow with white lace collar. view larger image (scan #003578-0064)
  
• MAY, Eliza Pike. Ninth plate. From the Pearson Collection. Waist length portrait of woman in dark dress with hands in lap. view larger image (scan #003578-0065)
  
• MAY, Eliza Pike. Ninth plate. From the Pearson Collection. Waist length portrait of woman in dark dress, leaning on table at left. view larger image (scan #003578-0066)
  
• MAY, John. Quarter plate. From the Pearson Collection. view larger image (scan #003578-0067)
  
• MAXIM, [Henry] Harrison, b. 1841. 4" x 2 ½" loose with mount, white mount with oval reveal and embossed border. Man in Civil War uniform and cap, shown bust length. Maxim was in the 12 Maine Regiment, G company. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0068)
  
• MELLIN, Ernie. Gift of Ruth E. Adomeit, Sept. 3, 1996. From the Scattering Collection. Small boy seated in a chair. Wearing a striped dress, shoulders hunched. Paper mount with peach cover sheet. view larger image (scan #003578-0069)
  
• MELLIN, Vern. Gift of Ruth E. Adomeit, Sept. 3, 1996. From the Scattering Collection. Small boy in plaid dress standing next to elaborately carved table with deer. His face is out of focus due to movement. Paper mount with peach cover sheet. view larger image (scan #003578-0070)
  
• MILLETT, Alton G. 4 ¼" x 2 7/8" in tan paper mount with arched-top reveal and red printed border. Purple backing sheet. Very young child seated against dark drape. He wears a light colored dress with embroidered border and cuffs. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0071)
  
• MILLETT, Herbert and Lydia A. 4" x 2 ½" in white paper mount with arch-top reveal and gold printed border. Green paper label on verso: "Worthley & Rideout, Photographers, 81 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME." Portrait of a young couple, man seated and wife standing with one hand on his shoulder at right. She wears dark dress with patterned scarf and choker at throat. view larger image (scan #003578-0072)
  
• MILLETT, Lydia A. 3 ¾" x 2 ½" in white paper mount with arch-topped reveal and embossed border with stars. Printed on lower edge. "Patent applied for." Green revenue stamp on verso with initials "E.O.C." Full length image of young woman holding straw hat in hand and leaning on pedestal. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0073)
  
• MORGAN, Josephine Gordon. 4 ½" x 2 ¾" in yellow paper mount with oval reveal and red printed border, purple backing paper. Young child seated in fringed-arm chair. She has light hair parted in the center and is wearing a light checked dress with dark trim. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0074)
  
• MUNRO, Ellen. 4" x 2 ½" in paper mount with embossed border. Portrait of woman with dark dress and smooth dark hair. Gift of Jim Presgraver, 1988. view larger image (scan #003578-0075)
  

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• PARKMAN, Alice and Bertha, 1882. 2 ½" x 3 ½". From the Scattering Collection. June 2nd, 1882. Young child in white dress and stockings sitting on woman's lap. Woman is ducking her head down and holding child's hands. In paper mount, stamped: "Towne's, 425 Washington St., Boston. Also inscribed on mount: "Theodore P. Carter, June 2nd, 1882" view larger image (scan #003578-0076)
  
• PEABODY, M.E. 4" x 2 5/8". Bust profile portrait of a young woman with long ringlets over her shoulder. She is turned to face the right. Mounted in white card embossed with oval reveal, surrounded by embossed shield and shell pattern. Removed from the Shaw-Webb Papers. Gift of Mrs. Sinclair, August 1955. view larger image (scan #003578-0077)
  
• PEARSON, small album of eighteen gem-size tintypes. From the Pearson Collection. Title page of album: "Tin Type Album #113." Identified sitters include: BUTLER, Mary Pearson; MAY, Eliza Pike; MAY, Mary (wife of John); MAY, Samuel Sawyer; and PEARSON, George. view larger image (scan #003578-0078a)
  
• PEARSON, small album of twenty-seven gem-size tintypes. From the Pearson Collection. Binding edge and title page both read "Album." Identified sitters include: BUTLER, Mary P.; MAY, Eliza Pike; MAY, John; MAY, Mary; MAY, Samuel; PEARSON, George
• PEASLIE, Alice A. 3 ¾" x 2 ½" in white paper mount with arch-topped reveal and embossed border with stars. Printed on lower edge. "Patent applied for." Blue revenue stamp on verso. Young woman in patterned dress seated with one arm leaning on table. Floral curtain at right. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0080)
  
• PEDRO, Don [nationality unknown]. Photographer: J.N. Brengel, 391 Canal St., New York. Bust length portrait of dark skinned man with long side whiskers wearing wide-lapelled jacket. view larger image (scan #003578-0081)
  
• PETTINGILL, Irison. 1 ½" x 1 1/8" mounted on card with slits, 3 ¼" x 2 ½" Bust portrait of man with moustache. He wears a light colored cravat and suit. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0082)
  
• PROUTY, Alice. 4"x 5 ¼". Of Spencer, Mass. From the Scattering Collection. Image of young woman seated in studio with fur drape on chair, oriental vase at far left. She is shown in profile, looking left, holding small bunch of flowers in hand. view larger image (scan #003578-0083)
  

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• RICE, Christine and Mildred CROMPTON. Sixth plate. Two young woman in winter hats and dark dresses. They lean on short column at center. Woman at left is seated and holds small book or wallet in lap. Woman at right stands, with eyes downcast. view larger image (scan #003578-0084)
  
• RICE, May, with Sadie HOPKINS, Lizzie BAEM, and UNIDENTIFIED. Sixth plate. Three woman and barefoot child posed in interior. Woman at far left in dark dress has child on lap. Young girl stand to her right and third woman seated in foreground. view larger image (scan #003578-0085)
  
• ROBBINS, Mrs. Lucy Bush. 2 ½" x 3 ½". Gift of William Fred Holcombe of New York, May 5, 1896. From the Scattering Collection. Image of painted portrait of woman in lace bonnet secured with dark ribbon. view larger image (scan #003578-0086)
  
• ROSE, Herbert, of Leeds, Maine. 4" x 2 ½", in white paper mount with oval reveal with embossed and gold printed border. Label on verso, "From Androscoggin Photograph Company." Young man in fedora-style hat and small dark bow tie. He wears dark suit. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0087)
  

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• SALISBURY, STEPHEN III, and James B. HEWITT, of St. Paul, Minnesota, April 10, 1886. 4" x 6" (mount). From the Scattering Collection. Salisbury stands at left with hat in hand and coat over arm. Hewitt wearing hat and holding cane stands at right and leans on faux stump which stands between men. Paper mount with purple covers. view larger image (scan #003578-0088)
  
• SEABURY, Jemmima. Four gem tintypes, includes Nancy PRESCOTT (Mrs. Charles), Clark STINCHFIELD and John WOOD. All gem size, all four mounted on single card, 3 ¾" x 2 ½". Top two images of women, bottom two of men. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0089)
  
• SMITH, Asa Judson (son of Asa Fuller Smith). 1 ½ " x 2". From the Knowles Collection. Young boy shown torso length, turned slightly right. He wears woolen winter coat. In paper mount. view larger image (scan #003578-0090)
  
• SOUTH Framingham, MA. South Framingham Hotel. Quarter plate. Reversed image of the Hotel with railroad tracks in foreground. Figures on porch of hotel. view larger image (scan #003578-0091)
  
• SPRAGUE, Augustus B. R., 1827-1910, 51st MA regiment. Full length standing portrait of man in Civil War uniform with sword at side. He wears very tall leather boots and long jacket. Unmounted, 3 ¾" x 2 3/8" From the Scattering Collection. view larger image (scan #003578-0092)
  
• SPRAGUE, Augustus B. R., 1827-1910, 51st MA regiment. Waist length portrait of man in Civil War uniform, turned slightly right, cheeks tinted pink. Dark hair and moustache, no beard. Inscribed in verso, "Sprague, Newbern, NC, June 1863." Mounted in gold press frame, 3 ¼" x 2 ¾" From the Scattering Collection. view larger image (scan #003578-0093)
  
• STONE, Eliza Goodrich, 1798-1882. [miniature painter] 1 ½" x 1 ½" gem tintype in gold mount. Bust portrait of older woman with long face, wearing lace collar and dark dress. view larger image (scan #003578-0094)
  
• STONE, Eliza Goodrich, 1798-1882. [miniature painter] 1 ½" x 1 ½" gem tintype in gold mount. Bust portrait of older woman with long face, wearing lace collar and dark dress. view larger image (scan #003578-0095)
  
• STRATTON, Walter. 3 ½" x 2 ½" unmounted. Bust portrait of man with long side burns and wavy hair. Slight moustache. view larger image (scan #003578-0096)
  
• STURGIS, H.H., son of H.P. Sturgis. Gem size. Man with long side whiskers, in rounded hat, shown in profile, facing left. view larger image (scan #003578-0097)
  

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• WASHBURN, Ichabod and family. Gift of Rachel Shea, Jan. 12, 1988. From the Scattering Collection. 10 ¼. x 12. with paper frame. Washburn sits at far right. His wife is at center and with young woman in light dress at far left. Two other young women stand behind the seated trio. view larger image (scan #003578-0098)
  
• WHITNEY, Dora, gem size on card 4" x 2 ½", white with oval reveal and embossed border. Bust image of woman with dark hair. Flaking surface damage. Cheeks tinted pink. Gift of Nancy & Randall Burkett, February 2006. view larger image (scan #003578-0099)
  
• WINCHESTER, Lycurcus. 4" x 5". From the Scattering Collection. Young boy in straw hat and short pants, leaning on wooden piling with ladder in background. Paper mount is stamped: .L.H. Clarke, Photo. Wakefield. and is inscribed with sitter's name and "Baltimore, Taken at N. Pier, R.I. 1883." view larger image (scan #003578-0100)
  
• WORCESTER, Massachusetts. Old Trumbull Mansion at Trumbull Square. From the estate of Louisa Trumbull Cogswell Roberts. Presented by Edwin Melville Roberts, April 1957. Quarter plate. View of large clapboard house with ivy growing over front door. Four chimneys. view larger image (scan #003578-0101)
  
• WORCESTER, Massachusetts, view looking toward Union Hill. Possibly as late as 1890, in frame of Dea and Emerson. Half plate. Large, castle-like structure on hill in distance, rooftops in foreground. view larger image (scan #003578-0102)
  

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