Composite of prominent personalities involved in the John Brown trialHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkComposite of prominent personalities involved in the John Brown trial. Namely, Andrew Hunter, commonwealth attorney; James Campbell, sheriff; T. Clairborne Green; Brown's counsel; Col. Lewis W. Washington, one of brown's hostages; judge Richard Parker; John Avis, jailer; Mrs. Mary A. Brown, wife and Lawson Botts, Brown'scounsel. Total of eight (8) people. Each individual is identified by name and title and between each photo there is a vine design. See hf-1144.
Lincoln Hall building which was formerly on Storer College campusHarpers Ferry National Historical Park"Lincoln Hall" building which was formerly on Storer College campus,building was five story ? weatherboard. Porch on one end showing in plate. Men andwomen standing in yard near the porch. Glass has black paper border around itsedges.
View of public way looking north, Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkView of public way looking north. Shows: the west side of Harper House and Marmion Row, porches of harper house with railings and trellis, bridge across public way to garden, which has shrubbery hanging over the rock wall, rocky roadbed of p. way, several houses on the left side and a house on high street, directly across from the entrace to public way.
John Brown's Fort (armory enginehouse) with cupola, located on original site at armoryHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkJohn Brown's Fort (armory enginehouse) with cupola, located on originalsite at armory and armory grounds appears to have had flood damage. View shows side offort with three (3) doors with inscription over doors, in white paint, "John" (door)"Brown's" (door 2), "Fort." (door 3). Iron gate to armory yard in view with one of stonepost fallen down in separate blocks.
Jefferson Rock with two men standing on rock just belowHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkJefferson Rock with two men standing on rock just below J. Rock. Views Shows other large rocks around base of Jefferson Rock. One man has beard & both are dressed in black pants, coat, white shirts & hats. One man may be Dr. Henry T. McDonald, president of Storer College. In circular form (photo) with black paper onthe outer edges of glass. see hf-1163.
View of Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkView of Harpers Ferry, "point area" and general view of lower town from Maryland side of Potomac River.
View of lower half of hand carved stone steps, Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkView of lower half of hand carved "stone steps." Left side shows portion of building 37 with small porch, 3 barrels under porch and a barrel and a signor box inscribed "arbuckles???" in front of building. Wide board fence and shedfurther up steps. Bottom half of a lamp post and portion of the catholic church (before remodeling of 1893) in the background.
Portrait of unknown manHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkCased, medium size, man dressed in dark suit, vest, white shirt with turned-down collar and black tie. Hair combed straight back from front and down on his ears. He is resting his right arm on a table. Wood case is hinged, covered with leather-like material embossed floral pattern on front and back, small brass hook on right side. Interior has a red silky liner on the left, right has a narrow, faded red velvet strip surrounding brass binder, image, rough textured brass cut-out mat and glass.
Small glass plate of Anthony Hall, main building of Storer College campusHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkSmall glass plate of Anthony Hall, main building of Storer College campus. View taken looking westward with portion of "Lincoln Hall" to left and "Myrtle Hall" to right of Anthony Hall. Foreground has private homes and yards. Paper framing around its edges. See hf-1153.
View looking eastward, showing various buildings and Bollman iron bridgeHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkView looking eastward of "point" area showing various buildings, Bollman iron bridge, with "y" span across Potomac River, ruins of C and 0 canal, railroad tracks around base of Maryland Heights and one span of Shenandoah River bridge on right of photo. One building on point has "Potomac House" painted across one end. There are three wagons with horses and one lone horse. Paper border around its edges. See hf 1157.
Harpers Ferry and Camp Hill area taken from Maryland sideHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkHarpers Ferry and Camp Hill area taken from Maryland side. View hasPotomac River in foreground, with old stone wall along Potomac River bank with railroad trestle and tracks across its top, large chimney to armory building still standing,buildings along potomac and high streets, marmion row, episcopal church, Appalachain trail house and paymaster's (Lockwood) house. Over all good view of area. Glass has black paper framing on one side. See hf-1155.
Portrait of John BrownHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkJohn Brown from shoulders up with beard. Photo in circular form with around it and then covered with glass. Glass has a black paperedging around it. See hf 1182.
U.S. rifle works on Hall's Island, 1861-1865Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkU.S. rifle works on Hall's Island, 1861-1865. View taken from Jefferson Rock area and shows the ruins of the nine buildings of the rifle factory. Also shows the canal of the Potomac Canal co., houses on Shenandoah St., in the distance and the Shenandoah River. This view is same as photograph number hf-37.
Portrait of unidentified man wearing a coatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a man in a coat, light high collar, hair parted on rightside and seems to be slightly curly behind his ears. There is an ink mark on theleft side of the tin type. Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossedwith a scroll type design with a small star on each corner of the frame. The framing hasan oval-shaped cut out in the center which sets over the tin type, framing the individual.
Portrait of unidentified young man wearing a coat, vest, and hat, with cigar in his mouthHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man with a cap (w/visor) on his head setting on a slight right angle. He has on a white shirt, string type tow tie, vest and coat with wide lapels. He also has a cigar in his mouth (left side of mouth). Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with flower and leaf design with a small star on each corner of the frame. The framing has an oval-shaped cut out in the center which sets over the tintype, framing the individual. The tin frame folds around the tintype.
Portrait of unidentified young man wearing a coat, vest, and hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man in a beret type cap, coat, vest, shirt with a white collar and his tie appears to be two-tone. His hair is cropped to cover the major portion of his ears. Label on back of tintype with "Eli" Ltr. Rogers." Could possible be Elliot. Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with flower and leaf design with a small star on each corner of the frame.
Portrait of unidentified man wearing a tall hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of man sitting in black suit with velvet trim collar, vest, light shirt, bow tie and black high hat. A pillar can be seen in background to his right. He has one arm resting on table. Plate is in a black wood, embossed case, with brass latch on right side and red lining on iniside. Front of case has broken loose from binding. Plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it.
Embossed inside cover and portrait of unidentified woman wearing brooch, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of woman sitting in dark, long sleeve dress with light collar and lower portion of sleeves are light. Wearing broach center of collar. ring on hand, and earings. Hair is parted in the middle, pulled over ears and then curls. Plate in a black wood, embossed case withsmall brass latch on side and red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it. Measurements 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inches.
Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a bonnet, seated with hands claspedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of a young woman sitting in a dark, long sleeve dress with white designs, white collar, and portion of the sleeves are white. She also has on a bonnet trimmed with lace or ruffles, and flowers across the front of the bonnet. In a black wood case, embossed with a rose on the front. The front has broken loose from the binding and the glass is broken. also has a brass latch on the right side and a red lining on the inside. The glass plate has a thin, gold embossed framing over it._x000D_
Portrait of unidentified young man wearing a coat, striped tie and hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man in a coat, high, light collar, stripped wide tie and a cap. Hair cropped short about the ears. Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 embossed with a scroll type design. The framing has an oval-shapedcut out in the center which sets over the tin type, framing the individual. The tinframe just folds around the tintype.
Portrait of unidentified man with sideburns wearing a coat, hand resting on side of faceHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man dressed in a wide lapel coat, white shirt withhigh, white collar. He has a high forehead, sideburns and hair is parted on his rightside. Has his left hand sort of tucked under his left sideburn. Gold colored tin framingmeasuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with a scroll type design. The framing has anoval-shaped cut out in the center which sets over the tin type, framing theindividual.
Portrait of unidentified man with mustache wearing a coat and hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a man dressed in a wide lapel coat with velvet trimmed collar, either a checked buttoned-up vest or shirt, high, white collar, hat with wide, turnedup brim setting on a left angle, mustache, bushy hair showing on right side and his lefthand (with a ring on small finger) is holding onto his coat lapel. Gold colored tinframing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with scroll type design. The framing has anoval-shaped cut out in the ctr. which sets over the tintype, framing the individual.
Portrait of unidentified young man wearing a coat and bow tieHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man dressed in a coat with wide lapels, velvet trimmed collar, light shirt and a wide bow tie. Hair is parted on his right side, short andsmooth except for a slight roach in front. Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with a scroll type design with a small star on each corner ofthe frame. The framing has an oval-shaped cut out in the center which sets over the tintype, framing the individual.
Portrait of unidentified man wearing a coatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man dressed in a coat, pointed collar. Hair is parted on his right side, cropped to top of his ears. Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with ascroll type design. The framing has an oval-shaped cut out in the center which setsover the tin type, framing the individual.
Portrait of unidentified man wearing a coatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate profile of man dressed in cut away coat, vest, high-necked shirt or collar. Hair style is high in front and tapers in back. In black, wooden case, embossed, front part is broken from binding, has small brass latch on side and red floral design lining on inside. Glass plate has gold, thin, metal embosssed floral design framing, with inscription "Hames Booth and Haydens Super Fine." Glass plate measures 2 x 2 5/16 inces and the case 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inces.
Tintype of man and woman standing in front of John Brown's Fort, taken between 1882-1886Harpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of John Brown Fort taken between 1882-1886. The tintype is reversed. There is a man and a woman standing beside the fort. Photographer was Robert E. Lee Donovan, who was born 1865 died 1912. Small "V" cut from the top of the tintype and a small round hole is in the bottom.
Portrait of unidentified man with mustache wearing a coat and hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a man dressed in wide lapel coat, white shirt, stripped bow tie. He has mustache and goatee. Gold colored framing measuring 1 x 1 1/4 inches embossed with flower and leaf design. Framing has an oval-shapedcut out in center which sets over tin type, framing individual.
View of five civil war historical tablets on the capture of Harpers Ferry, West VirginiaHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGood view of 5 civil war tablets depicting the "capture of Harpers Ferry". The old railroad side tracks are directly in the foreground and the John Brown monument is on the south end of the tablets. In the background are the following buildings: "J. A. Stuart restaurant", "Hotel Conner", barber shop, bldg. 9 and small portion of bldg. 8 with a man standing in the doorway. Photo hf-1041 similar.
Portrait of unidentified girl wearing earrings and brooch, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of young girl sitting and dressed in dark color, long sleeve dress with light design, light lace collar with broach in front, belt with buckle. The sleeves have velvet trim around upper portion. Young lady has hair parted in middle and pulled back tight. She also has on long earrings and ring on third finger of right hand. Glass plate is in a black wooden, embossed case and front is broken from binding. It has small brass latch on the right side, and red lining on inside.
Portrait of unidentified young man wearing a coat, vest, and hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man dressed in a coat, vest, white shirt, wide bow tie, and a visor type cap setting ona slight left angle on his head. His hair is cropped and bushy and covers the major portion of his ears. Bold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with flower and leaf design with a small star on each corner of the frame. The framing has an oval-shape cut out in the center which sets over the tintype, framing the individual. The tin frame folds around the tintype.
Portrait of unidentified girl wearing a fur garment around her shoulders, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of young girl sitting in dark color dress with floral design running vertically, fur around her shoulders, small, cap on head, and ring on her third finger. One arm resting on chair, arm or table. Glass plate is in black wood, embossed case with brass latch on right side. Front of case is broken loose from binding and it has red lining on inside. Plate has thin gold embossed framing over it. The case measures 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inches.
Portrait of two unidentified women, one woman holding onto the otherHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of two young girls standing. Both appear to have on same type of dress. Dress is dark with long sleeves with white trim around the cuffs and neckline. Their hair is parted in middle and back behind ears. They also have on earrings. The plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it with flag in the upper corners and a boat and a wagon on bottom corners. Also inscribed "Constitution and Union" and in the centter bottom "July 4".
Portrait of unidentified man and womanHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of man and woman sitting. Woman has on dark, long sleeve dress with white collar. Hair parted in middle with some sort of ornament attached to her hair on each side below ears. Man dressed in dark suit, light shirt and bow tie. He has one arm around woman's shoulders. Plate is in a black wood embossed case, with small brass latch on right side. Front portion has broken loose from binding and it has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it.
Portrait of unidentified young man wearing a coat, striped vest, and hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man dressed in a coat, stripped vest, light shirt, bow tie and a wide had with the brim slightly turning upward. He has the hat on the slight left angle. Hair is cropped short and smooth. Label on back with the inscription "I.F. Hancock." Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with flower and leaf design with a small star on each corner of the frame. The framing has an oval-shapped cut in center which sets over the tintype, framing the individual.
Portrait of unidentified young girl, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of a young girl sitting in chair, dressed in square necked dress with one sleeve slightly off right shoulder. Short cape-type sleeves are trimmed with embroidery material extending beneath sleeve. Hair is combed straight back and below the ears. One arm is resting on arm of chair or table (?). She has ring on first finger of her right hand. Glass plate has thin gold embossed framing. It also has red lining on inside. Small brass latch on right side.
Embossed coverHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of man and woman sitting. Woman has on dark, long sleeve dress with white collar. Hair parted in middle with some sort of ornament attached to her hair on each side below ears. Man dressed in dark suit, light shirt and bow tie. He has one arm around woman's shoulders. Plate is in a black wood embossed case, with small brass latch on right side. Front portion has broken loose from binding and it has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it.
Portrait of unidentified woman wearing a brooch, seatedHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of woman sitting in a dark taffeta (?) long sleeve dress, light lace collar with broach in front. Hair is parted in middle and covers her ears and then pulled to back. Plate is in a black wood, embossed case with small brass latch on right side. Front portion is partially intact and case has red lining on inside. Plate has thin, gold metal embossed framing over it.
Portrait of unidentified man wearing a coat and hatHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a man dressed in a coat, buttoned vest, white collar, cropped,bushy hair, visor cap (pulled down over his forehead) and a band across the front ofthe cap. Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with a scrolltype design. The framing has an oval-shaped cut out in the center which sets overthe tin type framing the individual.
Portrait of woman (Elizabeth Steadman?), seated, holding babyHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkPartly cased tintype of Slizabeth steadman, mother of donor. (Cover is missing from frame) wooden embossed with designs, gilt framing and glass over tintype.
Portrait of unidentified woman wearing earrings, seated with hands touchingHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of woman sitting in dark stripe, long sleeve dress with lace around neckline. Also has broach at neckline and belt with buckle. Hair is parted in middle and pulled down over ears and then back. Wearing earrings and ring on her third finger of right hand. Glass plate is in a black wood embossed case with small brass latch on right side. Case has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing on it. Measures 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inches.
Portrait of unidentified man in profileHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate profile of man dressed in cut away coat, vest, high-necked shirt or collar. Hair style is high in front and tapers in back. Glass plate is in black, wooden case, embossed, front part is broken from binding, has small brass latch on side and red floral design lining on inside. Glass plate has gold, thin, metal embosssed floral design framing, with inscription "Hames Booth and Haydens Super Fine." Glass plate measures 2 x 2 5/16 inches and the case 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 inches.
Portrait of unidentified man with mustache wearing a coat, tie and hat, with cigar in his mouthHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a man in a wide lapel coat, light shirt with a high stand up collar, string type tie, and a hat. Hair is ear length with a piece curving forward on the left side of his face. He also has a mustache and a cigar in the left side his mouth. Gold colored tin framing measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with flower and leaf design with a small star on each corner of the frame. The framing has an oval-shapped cut out in the center which sets over the tintype framing the individual.
Cover, embossed United States flagHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of a man sitting in a dark suit, white shirt and a black string bow tie. The man's features aren't very distinctive, the plate has scratches above the head and one side. In a black wood case with a 34 star flag on the front and embossed around the edge. Small brass latch on right side. The front hs broken loose from the binding. The plate has a thin, gold embossed framing over it. Measures 3 1/8" x 3 5/8".
Portrait of unidentified young man wearing a coat and top hat, smoking a pipeHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkTintype of a young man in a coat, vest, print wide tie, wearing top had and and smoking long-stepped pipe. Hair is cropped to ear length. Gold covered tin measuring 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches embossed with flower and leaf design with a small star on each corner of the frame. The framing has an oval-shapped center which sets over the tintype framing the individual.
Inside cover, embossed liningHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of man and woman sitting. Woman has on dark, long sleeve dress with white collar. Hair parted in middle with some sort of ornament attached to her hair on each side below ears. Man dressed in dark suit, light shirt and bow tie. He has one arm around woman's shoulders. Plate is in a black wood embossed case, with small brass latch on right side. Front portion has broken loose from binding and it has red lining on inside. Glass plate has thin, gold embossed framing over it.
Armory grounds in ruinsHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkArmory grounds in ruins, view shows three buildings, foundations, large chimney, steam engine on tracks, houses along potomac street, and hillside wherehilltop (present house hotel is located.) Hillside in this view is barren of trees on top and no buildings. One side has paper border. see hf-1160.
Portrait of Ann M. Roeder, wife of confectioner Frederick A. Roeder, standing and wearing a bonnetHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkSmall photograph, painted over in oils of Mrs. Ann M. Roeder, wife of convectioner, Frederick A. Roeder. Background is painted in tones of gray, pink and blue. Half-portrait shows Mrs. Roeder standing with her left elbowresting on a cloth-covered stand or table, wearing a fancy purple and black dress with puffed long sleeves, white collar, matching bonnet trimmed with blue ruffles and bows. Reverse has a little soiling.
Portrait of unidentified girl holding a bookHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of young girl sitting in a very full dress with floral design aroundskirt, outer portion of bodice and sleeves. Dress has black panel down center front and light collar. Wearing a broach at neckline. Hair is parted in the middle withcurls behind ears. She is holding book in hand. Plate has thin, gold, embossedframing over it. There is a string tied around the framing.
Portrait of unidentified manHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkGlass plate of a man sitting in a dark suit, white shirt and a black string bow tie. The man's features aren't very distinctive, the plate has scratches above the head and one side. In a black wood case with a 34 star flag on the front and embossed around the edge. Small brass latch on right side. The front hs broken loose from the binding. The plate has a thin, gold embossed framing over it. Measures 3 1/8" x 3 5/8".
View of the Potomac from Maryland HeightsHarpers Ferry National Historical ParkView of the Potomac from Maryland Heights. Shows: the slavery mill, railroad tracks along the river bank and present location, islands, island park bridge, canal, high street, camp hill, including Lockwood House and Hilltop House Hotel.