Three hand-colored portrait photographs from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. Late 19th century
- Ephemera no binding
- Pennsylvania: Not stated, 1895
Pennsylvania: Not stated, 1895. Ephemera no binding. Near fine. [EPHEMERA] [PHOTOGRAPHS]. Each are 8 ½ " x 5 ¾" and mounted on 10" x 8" card stock. Three wonderful hand-colored photographs of two men and a woman from a family in the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania area. older man with a large Shenandoah or "whaler" style beard is identified on the verso as "Eli Eichelberger, Harriet E. Simons father. Born Feb. 2-1821, died Oct. 12-1895."
The younger man is painted with startling blue eyes, a neatly trimmed Shenandoah or "chin curtain" beard, and is identified as "Grandpa Simon age 62 written by Fay." He has a small gold-colored pin on his vest lapel and what appears to be a gold watch chain across his chest.
The woman in a front buttoned black dress with a fancy scarf or lace shawl at her neck is identified on the verso as "Grandma Simon at the age of 52 years. Written by Fay. John W. Simons Mother.".
The younger man is painted with startling blue eyes, a neatly trimmed Shenandoah or "chin curtain" beard, and is identified as "Grandpa Simon age 62 written by Fay." He has a small gold-colored pin on his vest lapel and what appears to be a gold watch chain across his chest.
The woman in a front buttoned black dress with a fancy scarf or lace shawl at her neck is identified on the verso as "Grandma Simon at the age of 52 years. Written by Fay. John W. Simons Mother.".
Details
Title
Three hand-colored portrait photographs from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, c. Late 19th century
Author
[ANONYMOUS]
Binding
Ephemera no binding
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
Not stated: Pennsylvania
Date
1895