Vermont and Connecticut Photograph Album, 1897-1898

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

The Vermont and Connecticut photograph album contains approximately 60 photographs primarily showing scenes from Brattleboro, Vermont, and New London, Connecticut.

Extent:

approximately 60 photographs in 1 album

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed by Terese Austin, April 2015 and finding aid created by Jakob Dopp, February 2020

Background

Scope and Content:

The Vermont and Connecticut photograph album contains approximately 60 photographs primarily showing scenes from Brattleboro, Vermont, and New London, Connecticut. The album (23 x 25 cm) has black cloth boards and is tied with a white cord. Brattleboro-related images include views of the arrival of a train carrying Spanish American War veterans, parade floats in the Brattleboro Fair, the town hall, Main Street, and the former studio of photographer Caleb L. Howe at the corner of Main and Elliot Street with a sign reading "Howe Photographer." New London-related images include views of Ocean Beach and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Also included are photographs of the interior and exterior of a house at "35 Western Ave.", other waterfront scenes, steamboats, and a mill in Hinsdale, New Hapmshire. Of particular note are two photographs of an acrobat performing on an outdoor stage. Many of the photographs are faded, with details partially or wholly obscured.

Acquisition Information:

Purchased from Kane Antiquarian, January 1994. F-150 .

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Photographs shelf.
Acrobats--1890-1900.
Beaches--Connecticut--New London--1890-1900.
Commercial streets--Vermont--Brattleboro--1890-1900.
Interiors--1890-1900.
Mills--Vermont--Brattleboro--1890-1900.
Monuments & memorials--New Hampshire--Hinsdale--1890-1900.
Parades & processions--Vermont--Brattleboro--1890-1900.
Railroad trains--Vermont--Brattleboro--1890-1900.
Spanish-American War, 1898.
Waterfronts--1890-1900.

Formats:

Photograph albums.
Photographic prints.

Names:

Howe, C. L. (Caleb Lysander), 1810-1896--Homes and haunts.

Places:

Brattleboro (Vt.)
Hinsdale (N.H. : Town)
New London (Conn.)