Cabinet Card Collection, 1889-1896

Collection

Identifier: 2008.013

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of nine cabinet cards purchased from Ebay in 2008. The images of both Representatives and Senators provide a rare glimpse of the men who served in Pennsylvania politics during the 1880's and 1890's. The photographers in this collection include: Le Rue Lemer and J. W. Roshon's Photographic Art Studio, with the majority from Roshon.

Dates

1889 - 1896

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

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Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet

Language

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

These cabinet cards are arranged alphabetically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Ebay

Method of Acquisition

Purchase

Appraisal

These cabinet cards have some significan preservation issues. All have foxing and/or mold spots and some of the backing is slightly damaged. They have been placed in acid free folders and mylar sleeves.