Dispatch case of Major John Hubley; walnut construction.
On top, inlay shell in an oval with green background, all within an 2 fine-line band border. Metal outlined key on front center. 2 movable metal handles, one on each end. Entire wood panel in lid folds out to reveal a mirror secured by a swivel tab. A metal ring for pulling panel down/ Circular inlay designs on green background in center of closed lid portion. Intricate spiral adorn edges of all 8 sections and green felt-lined tray. 2 narrow divisions hold slide-in tops with metal pull rings fit into compartment. Portion that holds 2 small drawers can be lifted out to reveal .5" storage area. The entire lower portion can be lifted out. Bottom covered with black felt.
Encased ambrotype, circa 1865, of Rosine Etta (Hubley) Herr (1850-1889). Seated in plaid dress by a column, in a composition case with gold trim and lined with red velvet.
Franklin and Marshall College faculty, 1877. Back row, left to right: Wagner, Krebs, John S. Stahr, N. C. Schaeffer, John Appel. Front row, left to right: Dubbs, T. Appel, W. M. Nevin, Gerhart, T. G. Apple.
Formerly the Kitty Yeates summer home in 1854, this residence became the A. J. Gerz Green Cottage Hotel. The building remains today at 613 Fremont Street. From left are A. J. Gerz and his wife, Margaret Gerz.
