Sheldon Bertz Sr. and wife, Bertha Sylvius Bertz, seated front and center, with their children, John Bertz, Paul Bertz, Sheldon Bertz, Perry Bertz, Richard Bertz, Mary Bertz, and George Bertz.
Carte de visite of Thaddeus Stevens. Note on envelope with image: "Photograph of Thaddeus Stevens taken in Washington and claimed to be the last time he sat for a photograph. Presented to the Lancaster County Historical Society by W. Frank Gorrecht. Mr. S. V. Hosterm [?] makes the suggestion this photo should be englarged."
Carte de visite of Lydia Hamilton Smith. Note written on back: "This is the picture of Lydia Smith, the housekeeper of Thaddeus Stevens. It was given to me by Mrs. L. Kerfoot Eschbach, who knew her, and was also thoroughly identified by Dr. R. M. Bolenius and Mrs. Bolenius."