• CASE 1—WHAT IF...?

• CASE 2 —PHOTOGRAPHY ARRIVES

• CASE 3—VISIBLE REMNANTS

• CASE 4 —ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE PAST

• CASE 5—PEELING BACK THE LAYERS

• CASE 6—TIMELESS ACTIVITIES

• CASE 7 —ENCROACHMENT OF URBANIZATION

• CASE 8 —COLONIAL SITES DURING THE CIVIL WAR

• CASE 9—EVOLUTION OF HISTORIC SITES

• CASE 10 —RESTORATIONS

• CASE 11—RE-ENACTMENTS

• CASE 12 —HENRY WHEELER'S EYE PT. I

• CASE 13—HENRY WHEELER'S EYE PT. II

• CASE 14 —HENRY WHEELER'S EYE PT. III

• CASE 15 —HENRY WHEELER'S EYE PT. IV

• CASE 16—DOCUMENTING OF CONDITION

• COLONIAL AMERICANA TODAY

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Colonial Photography—Viewfinder on the Past

Timeless Activities and Scenes

The 19th century inclination towards romantic nostalgia encouraged photographers to seek timeless scenes and activities with settings that harkened back to the colonial era. Aside from the 19th century clothing, these pictures provide a vivid feel for many aspects of daily colonial life.

 

William Notman & Son. Bread Oven, Cap à l'Aigle. Albumen print. Ca. 1870s. From: Niagara to The Sea. Richelieu and Atlantic Steamship Company. Ca. 1870s.

W.E. Wells. Blanket Weaving. Digital facsimile from: Pinõn Lodge, Crystal, New Mexico Photo Album. Ca. 1925.

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Maryland and Upstate New York Photo Album. Albumen prints. Ca. 1890s.

Maryland and Upstate New York Photo Album. Albumen prints. Ca. 1890s.

 

J.R. Dixon. Portage over a corduroy road. Gelatin silver print. 1909. From: J.R. Dixon Canadian Tour, 1909-1910 Photo Album.

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