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Williams, John Thomas, circa 1850

 Item — Box: 8
Identifier: CSPH 147

Dates

  • circa 1850

Biographical / Historical

John Thomas Williams (1820-1905) was a photographer in Baltimore, Maryland and York, Pennsylvania. In 1847, he married Cecelia Dushane (1823-1897), daughter of Valentine Dushane of Baltimore. They were parents to: Elizabeth Ann (1848-1853); Frank Thomas (1857-1889); Nellie C (1860-1944); and John Thomas (1865-1902).

Extent

1 Photographic Prints : Cased daguerreotype ; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Slip of paper in case reads:" Daguerreotype of John Thomas Williams. About 1850. At my death to be given to the Maryland Historical Society, to be placed with the other relics which I have already given them. Signed Nellie C. Williams.." The envelope reads "J.T. Williams -daguerreotypist, self-portrait."

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750