Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The album contains a collection of primarily CDV and cabinet cards. These include unidentified portraits of people ranging in age from infants to elderly individuals. A studio logo on the back of each cabinet card identifies the photographers. All photographs were taken in England.
- Extent:
- 1.0 volume 1 album (118 photos)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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English Portrait Album ca. 1860-1880. Society of California Pioneers.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The album contains a collection of primarily CDV and cabinet cards. These include unidentified portraits of people ranging in age from infants to elderly individuals. A studio logo on the back of each cabinet card identifies the photographers. All photographs were taken in England. The large, leather-bound album remains in good condition.
- Physical location:
- P-5C:B001468 (C012161) The Society of California Pioneers. San Francisco, California.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Photograph albums
Portrait Collection
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection open for research.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions on access.
- Preferred citation:
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English Portrait Album ca. 1860-1880. Society of California Pioneers.
- Location of this collection:
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300 Fourth StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107, US
- Contact:
- (415) 957-1849 ext. 160