Print, Photographic

Date:

1910-1946

Dimensions:

Print Size: 3 x 2

Description:

This black and white photograph depicts three Shaker sisters in an apple orchard in front of a dark building with white trim and a circular drive in front. The building has a grand stair entrance. Aida Elam stands on the left with a cap, headband, light dress with heavily pleated skirt and matching button-up bertha, and leather shoes. Josephine Wilson is in the center, lazed across a striped hammock. She is dressed similarly, with a darker dress. Hope Vickery stands at the right with a striped dress that is similar to that worn by Aida.

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:

Sisters, Caps, Headbands, Dresses, Berthas, Shoes, Hammocks, Apples, Apple Trees, Trees, Buildings, Driveways

People:

Wilson, Josephine E., Elam, Aida, Vickery, Hope Bradford

Place of Origin:

Ohio?

Collection Name:

Canterbury Photograph Collection

Item Number:

20-p087

Type of Material:

Photographs

Copyright Statement:

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

Participating Organization:

Canterbury Shaker Village