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- Description:
- Black and white portrait photograph of Hazen S. Pingree posed seated at a table, wearing a dark suit and holding pince nez glasses in right hand. "Copyrighted 1890 by C.M. Hayes & Co., Detroit," is printed in the lower right corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned group portrait photograph of seven uniformed firefighters. The original accession record identified two of the men standing in the top row--although it is unclear as two which exactly--as James Shea, and Timothy Callahan, and listed Richard Filbin and John O'Neil as being among the three men seated in the front. The man at the top right wears a helmet and belt identifying him as a member of Continental Company No. 8. He rests his hand on the shoulder of the men seated in front of him who wears a kepi hat and a belt also with the number "8." The two men standing in the center wear matching uniforms including firefighter belts identifying them as belong to one of the rescue companies. The both rest their hands on the shoulder of the man seated below them in the center, who wears a kepi hat, and a firefighter belt, the writing on which, "Stee[...]," is rendered partially illegible by glare. The man on the top right wears a helmet and firefighter belt which identifies him as a member of Neptune Company No. 2. A man with a kepi hat, and a rescue company belt sits in the lower right. Two helmets from Ladder Company No. 1 are positioned on the ground between the seated subjects. The photo is mounted on beige cardstock.
- Date Issued:
- 1875-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Large cabinet card bearing a sepia-toned group portrait photograph of Florine Tefft Barbour and her bridesmaids for her wedding with Dr. William Henry. The bridesmaids are are wearing floral-pattern dresses with full sleeves and are holding bouquets. The bride is in white dress to the left of center. "From left to right standing: Irene Swift, Clara Dyer, Lucy Griggs, Maggie Smith, Jessie Cortel; sitting: Mildred Frazer, Grou[?] Barbour, Lillian Kent, Mimi[?] Chittenden." is handwritten on the verso. Arthur & Philbric, Paris Panel, Detroit, Mich., Grand Rapids, Mich,. Toledo, Ohio" is embossed along the left edge of the card.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo postcard bearing an image of Detroit United Railway motorman George H. Koehler, and conductor William Theisen posed in their uniforms beside streetcar number 739 of the Sherman line. Another streetcar is behind them on the left. A partially obscured sign advertising "Honest Scrap" is painted on a building in the background on the right. The verso is divided, and "My father - George H. Koehler, motorman, & Mr. Wm. Theisen, 1906, Detroit, Michigan," is handwritten there.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sepia-toned albumen cabinet card portrait photograph of a fireman who is standing and holding a ladder with his left hand. His badge shows a handwritten number "4." Handwriting on the verso notes "Frank Welsh."
- Date Issued:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Photographic Print (1 copy). Sepia-toned albumen cabinet card photo of a fireman who is standing beside a small table with a "Babcock" fire extinguisher. His shirt has been hand-colored in maroon/purple and the number, "6," has been handwritten on his badge. The word, "Rescue," is visible on his belt. Handwriting on the verso notes "John O'Neil, 1872."
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Beige display folder containing a sepia-toned portrait photograph of Humphrey Rohns, son of Albert Rohns. He is holding a book, looking at the camera. "1908," is handwritten on the front cover of the folder, a very brief autobiography of Rohns is handwritten on the back. G. Humphrey G. Rohns, son of Albert & Norah E. Rohns--born July 25, 1897 on John R. Detroit. Wearing Eton Suit in 1908--age 11 Married Helen L. Chidester (b) Feb. 2, 1902 of Hastings Mich. in Grand Rapids Mich. Feb. 7, 1941. Now residents of Sebring Country Estates, Sebring, Florida. Humphrey Rohns 2-2-62
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned group portrait photograph taken of (left to right) Helen Bourne Joy Lee, Helen Hall Newberry, and Edith Stanton Newberry at the 30th wedding anniversary dinner of Helen Hall Newberry Joy and Henry Bourne Joy, Sr.. Edith wears the wedding dress of her mother-in-law Helen P. Newberry. The trio stand in a parlor room furnished with screens, a side table with a vase of flowers, and an enclosed book case. "L. to R. Mrs. Helen Joy Lee, Mrs. Henry B. Joy, Mrs. John S. Newberry, Jr. wearing wedding dress of Mrs. John S. Newberry, Sr.," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black and white full-length portrait photograph taken of Delphine Dodge in profile, wearing her wedding dress (1985.110.001) and holding large bouquet of flowers, for her "Million Dollar Wedding" to James H. R. Cromwell of Philadelphia, on June 17, 1920. The photo is signed by the photographer below, "Francis Scott [?] 1920."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo showing 13 members of the Detroit Fire Department. The firemen are arranged in two rows with seven standing in back and six seated in front. The closed doors of a fire station are visible in the background. Handwriting on the verso notes, "Seated 4th from right, Capt. Lucius Tate, Detroit Fire Dept., retired 1911." The photo is mounted on dark gray cardboard.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department