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Tintype photograph of a man identified as James Turner, with two women

5 pp

A tintype photograph depicting a man identified as James Turner seated in Grand United Order of Odd Fellows regalia and flanked by two standing unidentified women. The tintype is in a magenta colored paper frame with gold designs around the edges. The full-length portrait shows the man sitting in a chair, wearing a dark jacket, vest and pants over a light colored shirt, and wearing a G.U.O.O.F. ap

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Tintype portrait of Col. C. W. Folsom

3 pp

Tintype of Colonel Charles William Folsom shown in half portrait. Folsom's body faces the camera, but his head is turned one quarter to his right and he looks off frame. He is slightly baling and has a full beard and mustache. He wears spectacles with thin wire frames. He is wearing a dark suit jacket and vest, white shirt, and black bowtie. The tintype is housed in its original "Potters Patent" d

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Tintype portrait of Miss Allen

3 pp

Tintype of Miss Allen shown in bust portrait. She is turned one quarter to her left, but is looking at the camera. Her cheeks are tinted pink. Her hair is parted at the center and gathered in a chignon at the nape of her neck. She wears a light colored blouse with a dark oval brooch pinned at her front neck. A long, dark, single strand beaded necklace is around her neck. The tintype is placed in i

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Tintype portrait of Mrs. Annie Cox

3 pp

Tintype of Mrs. Annie Cox shown in three quarter portrait. Cox is seated and leaning with her arms crossed on the arm of a chair. She is turned slightly to her left and looks off frame. Her curly hair is parted at the center and loosely gathered into a ponytail at the nape of her neck. She wears a dark bodice and a plaid skirt. There is a ring on her right hand ring finger. The tintype is housed i

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Tintype portrait of USCT soldier William Johnson

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Tintype of USCT soldier William Johnson shown in full portrait. Johnson is seated and facing the camera, with his left elbow and hand resting on table covered in an ornate cloth. His right hand is tucked into the buttons of his frock coat and his right leg is crossed over the left at the knee. He wears his uniform kepi, frock coat, and trousers. The tintype is house in its original "Potters Patent

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Tintype portrait of a man wearing a fur hat

3 pp

This tintype depicts an image of a man wearing a fur hat. The man is standing with his left arm resting on a highball table. He is wearing a long jacket with lapels, a collard shirt, pants, shoes and a fur hat. He is looking directly at the camera. The backdrop behind him feautres an illustration of ornate curtains and a fireplace. There are no inscriptions, front or back.

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Tintype portrait of a man wearing a hat and suit

2 pp

This tintype depicts an image of a man wearing a hat. The man is wearing a hat, printed suit and collared shirt with a neck tie. There is a handkerchief in the breast pocket of the jacket. He is looking at the camera and is slightly smiling. There are wooden branches that are intertwined behind him. There are no inscriptions, front or back.

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Tintype portrait of a woman in a striped dress

Tintype depicting portrait of a woman in striped dress. The woman faces straight ahead, her gaze slightly to the right of the camera. She wears oval hoop earrings and an embroidered net hair covering, with curls of hair loose at the nape of her neck. The tintype is in a white cardboard cover with an oval opening to frame the portrait. The outside of the oval frame is decorated.

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Tintype portrait of three men: Paul Smith, Dave Scott, and Arthur Blin

3 pp

A tintype portrait of three men identified as Paul Smith, Dave Scott, Arthur Blin, captured by photographer John Green. Two of the men are seated and one is standing in the back. The man on the right is seated in a chair with his left leg crossed over his right knee. He wears a suit and a light colored shirt and tie with a flat brimmed hat. The man standing behind him wears a dark three-piece suit

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Title page for Harlem, USA portfolio

H x W: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)

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Tobacco tin used to store cartridge from raid on Harper's Ferry

12 pp

A tobacco tin for J. Wright Co. "Pride of Virginia"-brand tobacco. This tin has been used to store a .52 Sharp's cartridge planned for use as part of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry (NMAAHC 2023.84.1). The tin is painted in light blue, dark red or brown, and white with branding and a windmill or wagon wheel motif. Top left of the lid reads [J. WRIGHT CO.], top right reads [CONTINENTAL TOB. CO.

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Toilet and sink for cell from Camp A at Angola prison

A toilet and sink combination for cell no. 3 from Camp A at Angola prison. The sink is above the toilet seat typically where a toilet reservoir is. The sink has small faucet with two knobs on either side. Attached to the back of the toilet are long threaded bolts and piping for attachment to plumbing system as well as for mounting to the cell’s wall.

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