Atlantic City Photograph Album, 1914

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

The Atlantic City photograph album contains approximately 90 photographs related to an unidentified couple and their daughter, Jane, during a trip to Atlantic City in April and May of 1914.

Extent:

approximately 90 photographs in 1 album.

Language:

English

Authors:

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

Background

Scope and Content:

The Atlantic City photograph album contains approximately 90 photographs related to an unidentified couple and their daughter, Jane, during a trip to Atlantic City in April and May of 1914. The album (18.5 x 27 cm) is bound in hand-painted varnished leather on paper boards with wood overlay. Images of particular interest include views of horseback riding on the beach, strolling on the boardwalk, and riding in rolling chairs and a pony-drawn cart. Atlantic City is seen largely as a backdrop to family activities. Additional photographs show the young girl sledding and with toys and friends at home. Also includes a photograph of Eleanor R. and Frederick D. Countiss and their daughter, Henrietta, in a studio portrait.

Acquisition Information:

Purchased from Ruth S. Klopp, October 1996. F-343 .

Rules or Conventions:

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

Subjects

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Subjects:

Photographs shelf.
Beaches--1910-1920.
Boardwalks--1910-1920.
Carts & wagons--1910-1920.
Children--1910-1920.
Countiss, Eleanor Robinson, 1887-1931.
Countiss, Frederick Downer, 1872-1926.
Countiss, Henrietta Eleanor, 1912-2000.
Families--1910-1920.
Girls--1910-1920.
Horseback riding--1910-1920.
Horses--1910-1920.
Houses--1910-1920.
Sleds & sleds--1910-1920.

Formats:

Photograph albums.
Photographic prints.
Snapshots.

Places:

Atlantic City (N.J.)