Photograph- Carte de visite photographs taken from an album of J. K. Mentzer. The album may have been made by members of the Methodist Church in New Holland c. 1871 as a thank-you to Mr. Mentzer for selling them the land for their new church building. Only one photo in this group is identified.
Photograph- Carte de visite photographs taken from an album of J. K. Mentzer. The album may have been made by members of the Methodist Church in New Holland c. 1871 as a thank-you to Mr. Mentzer for selling them the land for their new church building. Only one photo in this group is identified.
Description
Carte de visite photographs taken from an album of J. K. Mentzer. The album may have been made by members of the Methodist Church in New Holland c. 1871 as a thank-you to Mr. Mentzer for selling them the land for their new church building. Only one photo in this group is identified.
Unidentified man, dark hair, velvet lapels, bow tie.
Provenance
This album may have belonged to the family of John Lorentz or his son John Lorentz, Jr. The names of Susan Lorentz and Christie Lorentz are written on the inside back cover and C. Lawrence is embossed on the front cover. Also, "Presented to Kate Christmas 1864 JSL" is written on the inside front cover. Album contains carte de visites and tintypes. Most are unidentified.
Two women, long ringlet curls, dark dresses, one holds a book in her lap and a handkerchief, the other has a fringed purse.
Provenance
This album may have belonged to the family of John Lorentz or his son John Lorentz, Jr. The names of Susan Lorentz and Christie Lorentz are written on the inside back cover and C. Lawrence is embossed on the front cover. Also, "Presented to Kate Christmas 1864 JSL" is written on the inside front cover. Album contains carte de visites and tintypes. Most are unidentified.
Unidentified woman with frizzy ringlets and cross around her neck.
Provenance
This album may have belonged to the family of John Lorentz or his son John Lorentz, Jr. The names of Susan Lorentz and Christie Lorentz are written on the inside back cover and C. Lawrence is embossed on the front cover. Also, "Presented to Kate Christmas 1864 JSL" is written on the inside front cover. Album contains carte de visites and tintypes. Most are unidentified.
Large brown album of carte de visites and tintypes, thought to be a Kieffer family album. In fair condition. Has brass clasps and a few loose photos. Most photos are not indentified.
