Print, Photographic

Date:

1915-1920

Dimensions:

Print Size: 3 x 2

Description:

This black and white photograph depicts a group of seven girls with their mouths open on and around a snowbank outside of East House. There is an unidentified object at the left margin and the Ministry Shed at the right. The girls wear hats, mittens, gloves, jackets, skirts, and tights. The girl on the left holds a sled by the rope.

Provenance:

The album is labeled "Photographs" and measures 7 x 10". The name "Blanche L. Gardner" is stamped just inside the cover. Pages are unnumbered. The album is in fairly good condition; several pages are torn, but the binding is intact. Photographs are mounted with black paper corners, and most are easily removable. The album was found in the Trustees Building, and was given to Archives by Eldress Bertha Lindsay.

There are 200 b & w images on 50 pages; there is also 1 small [2 3/8 x 3 1/2"] post card. Most of the photographs measure 2 1/2 x 3 1/2".

Most of the images are of Canterbury. Subjects include pets; the "Shelter"; Canterbury Sisters; the construction of the Steel Garage [4 images]; theatrical productions, Point Comfort; a picnic; apples being sorted; Sisters playing in the snow.

Subjects:

East House, Ministry Shed, Ministry Horse Barn, Snowbanks, Snow, Sleds, Ropes, Girls, Hats, Mittens, Gloves, Jackets, Skirts, Tights

Place of Origin:

New Hampshire/East Canterbury/Shaker Village/East House

Collection Name:

Canterbury Photograph Collection

Item Number:

20-p167

Type of Material:

Photographs

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the Canterbury Shaker Village

Participating Organization:

Canterbury Shaker Village