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  1. "...Field. Sweet Flowers of the Rural." - 1905

    Stereograph of several little girls picking flowers in a field with an older woman. Inscription on the bottom reads, "...Field. Sweet Flowers of the Rural." On the left side an inscription says, "Sold only by Griffith & Griffith Philadelphia, Chicago, London, Hamburg, Ger., St. Petersburg, Russia Copyright, 1905 by Griffith & Griffith." On the right side the inscription gives the name of the publisher, "Geo. W. Griffith, Publisher Philadelphia,...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of "...Field, Sweet Flowers of the Rural"
  2. "Caught Napping!" - 1893

    Stereograph of a group of pigs sleeping on the grass. Inscription on the bottom reads, "Caught Napping!" On the left side inscription reads, "J. F. Jarvis, Publisher, Washington, D.C. Inscription on the right says, "Sold only by Underwood & Underwood, New York. Liverpool. Toronto-Canada. Ottawa-Kansas." On the back of the card is the title writen in several different languages.

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of "Caught napping"
  3. "Court in Session"

    Large photograph of a courtroom. Appears to be a higher court than the court of common pleas. This is a courtroom in the new Philadelphia City Hall. Left to right: Mayer Sulzberger, Samuel W. Pennypacker, John Innes Clark Hare, ?, James T. Mitchell, D. Newlin Fell. Frederick Carroll Brewster is seated by the column on the left. Pennypacker is the only one with papers. Writing on the back reads: "Court in Session" and also has "Congress Hall" whi...

    Record Type: Photo

    Court in Session
  4. "Governor's day" - 1903

    Large photograph from Somerset, Pa. Photo is entitled : "Governor's day". Depicts several thousand people gathering on the grounds of a large building including thousands of people in uniform. There are a few big top tents set up just right of the center. On the left are a few hundred people dressed in black and white. The picture is mounted on cardboard, on the cardboard is a label saying "From E.L Weible Governor's day' Somerset, PA July ...

    Record Type: Photo

    PA National Guard at Somerset
  5. "Home House" - 1883

    Photograph of a house mounted on a mat. The printed caption is "'HOME HOUSE' SPRINGFIELD TWP., DELAWARE CO., PA, REBUILT BY GEORGE MARIS, IN 1722. E.S. Marshall, Photo West Chester, PA."

    Record Type: Photo

    Home House
  6. "Pen and Ken 1899" - 1899

    Anna Maria W. Pennypacker wearing a formal white dress, black and white photograph in a mat. On the back is written in ink: "Pen and Ken 1899"

    Record Type: Photo

    "Pen and Ken" Anna Maria W. Pennypacker on the left
  7. "The Ho-o-den Palaces, Wooded Island, World's Fair." - 1894

    Stereograph of a several people, including a child, walking in front of several buildings. Inscription on the bottom reads, "The Ho-o-den Palaces, Wooded Island, World's Fair." On the left side inscription reads, "Photographed, Published and Copyright, 1894, by Strohmeyer & Wyman, New York, N.Y. The right side says, "Underwood & Underwood. Sole Agents. 14 Lafayette Place. New York, N.Y.

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of "The Ho-o-den Palaces, Wooden Island, World's Fair"
  8. "Uncle Sam 'at home'"

    The photograph is labeled in the photo album created by James Anderson Pennypacker as "Uncle Sam 'at home'." It shows Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker seated at a desk in a library. The desk is covered with papers. There are two chairs behind him and a waist basket to his left.

    Record Type: Photo

    "Uncle Sam at home" Samuel W. Pennypacker in his office
  9. "Uncle Samuel, Josephine, Aubrey, Aunt Jenny, Anna, Lida." - 1891

    The photograph is labeled in the photo album created by James Anderson Pennypacker as "Uncle Samuel, Josephine, Aubrey, Aunt Jenny, Anna, Lida." It depicts Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker, Josephine W. Pennypacker, Bevan A. Pennypacker, Virginia Earle Broomall Pennypacker, Anna Maria W. Pennypacker, and Eliza B. Pennypacker gathered around a table in a decorated studio. Samuel, Josephine, and Virginia are seated, while Bevan, Anna, and Eliza stand.

    Record Type: Photo

    Pennypacker family, Samuel, Josephine, Bevan, Virginia, Anna and Eliza
  10. 1-Gateway to Falkner Swamp - 1900

    Stereograph of a dirt road with wooden fences on the side of the road. Inscription on the bottom of the card reads, "1-Gateway to Falkner Swamp." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." This card is part of a series entitled the Perkiomen Valley Series. The series begins with P99.27.28A and ends with P99.27.83.

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of Gateway to Falkner Swamp
  11. 10-Henry Antes' Grave - 1900

    Stereograph of a grave stone in a wooded area. Inscription on the bottom left reads, "10-Henry Antes' Grave." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." This card is part of a series entitled the Perkiomen Valley Series. The series begins with P99.27.28A and ends with P99.27.83.

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of Henry Antes' grave
  12. 11-New Hanover Lutheran Church - 1900

    Stereograph of a church surrounded by a white fence. There is writing in ink on the bottom right corner. Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." 11-New Hanover Lutheran Church This card is part of a series entitled the Perkiomen Valley Series. The series begins with P99.27.28A and ends with P99.27.83.

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of New Hanover Lutheran Church
  13. 12-Old Lutheran Parsonage, New Hanover. - 1900

    Stereograph of a house surrounded by a white fence. There is a grass yard in front of the house, and some trees beside the house. There is writing in ink on the bottom right corner. On the back of the card is a list of the images in the Perkiomen Valley Series, and some other information about the publishing of these cards. Written in pencil on the back is "AD 1887". 12-Old Lutheran Parsonage, New Hanover. ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of old Lutheran Parsonage, New Hanover
  14. 13-Falkner Swamp Reformed Church - 1900

    Stereograph of a church surrounded by a white fence. A horse and buggy is visible in front of the church. A few people are sitting in the buggy and a few others are standing beside the fence. There are gravestones inside the fence next to the church. There is writing in ink on the bottom right corner. Inscription on the bottom reads, "13-Falkner Swamp Reformed Church." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of Falkner Swamp Reformed Church
  15. 14-Falkner Swamp from Ante's Heights - 1900

    Stereograph of a town with a field in front of it. Inscription on the bottom reads, "14-Falkner Swamp from Ante's Heights." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." This card is part of a series entitled the Perkiomen Valley Series. The series begins with P99.27.28A and ends with P99.27.83.

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of Falkner Swamp from Ante's Heights
  16. 15-Old Reformed Parsonage, Falkner Swamp-Birth Place of Ex-Gov. Hartranft. - 1900

    Stereographof a building with a small child sitting in the grass in front of the building. Trees and plants surround the building, and another figure sits further back next to the house. There is writing in ink on the bottom right corner. Inscription on the bottom of card reads, "15-Old Reformed Parsonage, Falkner Swamp." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." This h...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of old Reformed Parsonage, Falkner Swamp
  17. 16-Leydich's burying Ground, Frederick - 1900

    Stereograph of a walled in cemetery. A few trees surround the cemetery, and several tree stumps are visible in the grass. There is writing in ink on the bottom right corner. Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." 16-Leydich's burying Ground, Frederick This card is part of a series entitled the Perkiomen Valley Series. The series begins with P99.27.28A and...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of Leydich's burying ground, Frederick
  18. 17-Keelor's Church, Frederick - 1900

    Stereograph of a church with a large white steeple. The building is surrounded by a small fence, and gravestones are visible in the background. Inscription on the bottom reads, "17- Keelor's Church, Frederick." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." This card is part of a series entitled the Perkiomen Valley Series. The series begins with P99.27.28A and ends with P9...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of Keelor's Church, Frederick
  19. 18-Old Trappe Church, (Lutheran) - 1900

    Stereograph of a white building, Old Augustus Lutheran Church. A man leans in one of the entrances to the building. Gravestones are visible in the background. Inscription on the bottom of the card reads, "18- Old Trappe Church, (Lutheran)." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Stereoscopic and Landscape Photographer Norristown, PA." This card is part of a series entitled the Perkiomen Valley Series. The series begins w...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of Old Augustus Lutheran Church
  20. 19- Interior View.-Old Trappe Church, (Lutheran) - 1900

    Stereograph of the inside of a church, Old Augustus Lutheran. Pews line the floor, a pulpit is raised above the floor on the left side, and a balcony hangs overhead in front of the pews. A white table also sits in the front of the room. There is writing in ink on the bottom right corner. Inscription on the bottom of the card reads, "19- Interior View.-Old Trappe Church, (Lutheran)." Inscription on the back of the card reads, "S. R. Fisher, Ster...

    Record Type: Photo

    Stereograph of interior view of Old Augustus Lutheran Church

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