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Geographic Location: Richmond Hill- Item types: Photographs
- Item types: Negatives
- Decade: 1860-1869
- Memorial portraiture of a boy
"Post-mortem photography (also known as memorial portraiture or a mourning portrait) is the practice of photographing the recently deceased. These photographs of deceased loved ones were a normal part of American and European culture in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries." (Wikipedia) "Post-mortem photography (also known as memorial portraiture or a mourning portrait) is the practice of photographing the recently deceased. These photographs of deceased loved ones were a normal part of …Richmond Hill Public Library - Cabinet photograph of an elderly woman
David C. Butchart is listed as operating photography business in Toronto on 145 King St. East in 1864-1873. "Cabinet card photographs were first introduced in 1866. They were initially employed for landscapes rather than portraitures. Cabinet cards replaced Carte de visite photographs as the popular mode of photography. Cabinet cards … David C. Butchart is listed as operating photography business in Toronto on 145 King St. East in 1864-1873. "Cabinet card photographs were first introduced in 1866. They were initially employed …Richmond Hill Public Library - Cabinet photograph of a woman
"Cabinet card photographs were first introduced in 1866. They were initially employed for landscapes rather than portraitures. Cabinet cards replaced Carte de visite photographs as the popular mode of photography. Cabinet cards became the standard for photographic portraits in 1870. Cabinet cards experienced their peak in popularity in the 1880′s. … "Cabinet card photographs were first introduced in 1866. They were initially employed for landscapes rather than portraitures. Cabinet cards replaced Carte de visite photographs as the popular mode of photography. …Richmond Hill Public Library - Photograph of a young girl
A photograph of a young girl from the photo album of Amos Wright, resident of Richmond Hill. A photograph of a young girl from the photo album of Amos Wright, resident of Richmond Hill.Richmond Hill Public Library - Tintype of a young man
"A tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype, is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or enamel." Tintypes enjoyed their widest use during the 1860s and 1870s. (Wikipedia) "A tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype, is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with a dark lacquer or …Richmond Hill Public Library - Cabinet photograph of a young woman
George Kirton is listed as operating photography business in Woodstock, Ont., in 1869-1892. George Kirton is listed as operating photography business in Woodstock, Ont., in 1869-1892.Richmond Hill Public Library - Portrait photograph of a woman
A portrait photograph of a woman from the photo album of Amos Wright, resident of Richmond Hill. A portrait photograph of a woman from the photo album of Amos Wright, resident of Richmond Hill.Richmond Hill Public Library - Photograph of an unidentified man
A photograph of an unidentified man from the photo album of Amos Wright, resident of Richmond Hill. A photograph of an unidentified man from the photo album of Amos Wright, resident of Richmond Hill.Richmond Hill Public Library - Photograph of a woman
The name of the photographer is unknown. The name of the photographer is unknown.Richmond Hill Public Library - Photograph of a couple related to the Wright family
Presumably John Harrington and Elizabeth Ann Wright. Fragile. Presumably John Harrington and Elizabeth Ann Wright. Fragile.Richmond Hill Public Library - Photograph of John Hall
A photograph of John Hall. A photograph of John Hall.Richmond Hill Public Library - Frank Hall with his wife and first child Elizabeth
A photograph of Frank Hall with his wife and first child Elizabeth. A photograph of Frank Hall with his wife and first child Elizabeth.Richmond Hill Public Library - Photograph of Bill Smith and his spouse
Charles Bugg is listed as operating photography business in Toronto in 1866-1868. Charles Bugg is listed as operating photography business in Toronto in 1866-1868.Richmond Hill Public Library - Robert Whittaker
Gagen & Fraser is listed as operating in Toronto in 1878-1896. Gagen & Fraser is listed as operating in Toronto in 1878-1896.Richmond Hill Public Library - Elizabeth Whittaker
Samuel C. Jory is listed as operating photography business in Toronto on 31 King St. East in 1865-1869. "Cabinet card photographs were first introduced in 1866. They were initially employed for landscapes rather than portraitures. Cabinet cards replaced Carte de visite photographs as the popular mode of photography. Cabinet cards … Samuel C. Jory is listed as operating photography business in Toronto on 31 King St. East in 1865-1869. "Cabinet card photographs were first introduced in 1866. They were initially employed …Richmond Hill Public Library - Wm. Walker
A photograph of Wm. Walker wearing Civil War uniform. A photograph of Wm. Walker wearing Civil War uniform.Richmond Hill Public Library - Photograph of two girls
Mary Elizabeth Hall (nee Walker), 1846-1923. Mary Elizabeth Hall (nee Walker), 1846-1923.Richmond Hill Public Library - Amos Wright, Member of Parliament
This photograph likely dates to the 1860s. This photograph likely dates to the 1860s.Richmond Hill Public Library - Sons of Asahel Wright
A photograph of sons of Asahel Wright. Standing, left to right, are Michael, Amos,and Mark. Seated are Joseph, John, Abel, and Asahel. 1861. A photograph of sons of Asahel Wright. Standing, left to right, are Michael, Amos,and Mark. Seated are Joseph, John, Abel, and Asahel. 1861.Richmond Hill Public Library - Home built by James Miles
A photograph of the home built by James Miles, son of Abner Miles, at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, as it looked in 1885. The home was occupied for many years by Miles' nephew James Playter Jr., and later by the Boyle family. David Boyle … A photograph of the home built by James Miles, son of Abner Miles, at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive, as it looked in 1885. The …Richmond Hill Public Library
