The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography

Lot comprised of 19 CDVs and tintypes, the majority featuring portraits of Quaker women photographed in the United States. Photographers/studios represented include Richards' Gallery (Philadelphia), Wm. Shoemaker (Philadelphia), Morats (Philadelphia), Gurney & Son (New York), Wm. Morgan (Philadelphia), Keeler (Philadelphia), Newell (Philadelphia), J.W. Hurn (Philadelphia), Gutekunst (Philadelphia), and H.C. Phillips (Philadelphia). Images in varying conditions though most feature some toning or fading, and spotting, with wear to mount edges and corners.

The lot is highlighted by 2 CDVs of Lucretia Mott, Quaker, abolitionist, and women's rights activist. The first pose, Philadelphia: H.C. Phillips. The second pose, Philadelphia: J.W. Hurn. -- CDV of James Mott, a Quaker leader, teacher, merchant, and anti-slavery activist who was married to Lucretia Mott. Philadelphia: H.C. Phillips. -- CDV, Friends' Meeting House, Brigflatts, Near Sedburgh, Built 1675. Windermere: R & J.W. Brunskill. A view of one of the oldest and most historic Quaker meeting houses in England.