Thomas H. Johnson

American, born 1821

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This sepia-toned photograph depicts a rural landscape littered with tree stumps and debris. Two people stand among the stumps, their backs to us. The person on the right wears a long light coat and a dark hat, and the person on the left wears a white shirt with a dark waistcoat and a pale gray hat and trousers. Two trees with dark leaves are visible, one on the left side and one to the right of center. In the distance is a low hill covered with white buildings. A dirt pathway winds through the landscape in the distance, and wooden fences cut through wide fields. The horizon is visible above the hills, which appear slightly obscured by light mist or fog. The sky is off-white.
Thomas H. Johnson, Waymart, c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2006.131.5

Waymart

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.131.5

The image shows a sepia-toned landscape with a river in the foreground. On the opposite side of the river, there is a treeless hill with bare trees along the horizon. Various wooden derricks and industrial structures are scattered across the landscape, suggesting a historical industrial site. The water in the foreground is still, contrasting with the industrial scene in the distance. The sepia tone gives the image a vintage look, emphasizing earthy tones of brown, beige, and gray.
Thomas H. Johnson, M'Elheny Farm and Bennihoof Run, 1870s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2021.122.8

M'Elheny Farm and Bennihoof Run

Thomas H. Johnson · 1870s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2021.122.8

The image shows a stereoscopic view of a suspension bridge crossing a river, captured from an elevated position on the right side. The bridge extends diagonally across the water towards the left shore. It features intricate towers and cables, showcasing detailed architectural elements. In the background, there are distant hills and a row of structures on the riverbank, including buildings of various heights and designs. The image is in vintage sepia tone, giving it a historical look. The composition highlights the bridge's structure against an urban and natural backdrop.
Thomas H. Johnson, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.11

Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.11

The image depicts industrial buildings made of red brick. Uneven terrain leads to the structures with arched windows and doors. A cylindrical tank and staircases are visible. In the distance are low hills with sparse vegetation. The sky is clear with a sepia tone, and the color palette is brown and cream.
Thomas H. Johnson, East Gate, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.4

East Gate, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.4

The image shows a series of industrial buildings with red-brick exteriors and flat roofs arranged in the distance. The horizon features a range of hills or low mountains beyond the structures. In the background, four smokestacks are visible. The image has a sepia tone and soft, blurred edges, typical of early photographic processes. The color palette is neutral and muted, mainly beige, brown, and grey, emphasizing form over vibrant colors in the industrial setting.
Thomas H. Johnson, SE Birds eye view, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.9

SE Birds eye view, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.9

This is a photograph of large industrial tanks or silos. The image depicts a series of cylindrical structures, likely storage tanks, made of metal with a brick base. They are positioned in an industrial setting with platforms and staircases for access. The photograph shows these tanks from a side view, with each silo connected by catwalks that feature railing along the top for safety. The ground area around the tanks appears to have scattered wooden beams and other construction materials. There are leafless trees in the background and a building structure that seems to be a part of an industrial site.
Thomas H. Johnson, Crude Oil Tanks, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.12

Crude Oil Tanks, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.12

The photograph shows a stereoscopic view through a pair of almost identical images placed side by side, captured from a perspective at ground level overlooking a railway yard. There is a railyard turntable with detailed machinery, an old wooden wagon with large spoked wheels, a line of boxcar train cars, several large brick buildings, leafless trees, and a horizon dominated by the silhouettes of distant structures and trees. The image is in sepia tone, emphasizing a vintage or historical feel, with sharp detail highlighting textural contrast between train cars and the ground.
Thomas H. Johnson, Fire Department & Reservoir, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.17

Fire Department & Reservoir, Clark & Sumner, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.17

This is a photograph of an old train station with a group of people in the foreground. It shows a brick building with tall chimneys and arched windows, possibly an industrial or transport facility. Lamp posts are visible, providing scale and context for the architecture. The building features ornate brickwork, large windows, and towering chimneys, reflecting a grand architectural style. Blurred movement in the foreground suggests people in motion. The setting appears to be slightly overcast, with cloudy skies, adding to the vintage feel of the image.
Thomas H. Johnson, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.1

Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.1

This is a photograph of a brick building with intricate architectural details. The photograph is presented in a stereoscopic format. The building features arched windows with decorative brickwork surrounding them. In the foreground lies a rough, uneven dirt path or roadway, leading up to the entrance of the building, which is slightly elevated with a few steps. The scene is set in an outdoor environment, with a fence visible in the background and beyond it, a blurred indication of trees or vegetation under a muted sky. The overall tone of the photograph is sepia.
Thomas H. Johnson, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.3

Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.3

The image displays a dual, stereoscopic view of a scene from ground level. The scene includes a rough dirt and gravel surface leading to a small wooden structure with a window and an open door. Adjacent to this is the rounded edge of a large cylindrical object. In the background, there are more wooden sheds, stacked materials, and a taller brick building extending into the distance. Leafless trees break the low horizon line, indicating a winter or early spring setting. The photo features a sepia tone, giving it warm and muted colors, with an emphasis on browns and grays. The image showcases a monochromatic palette highlighting the architectural and natural features.
Thomas H. Johnson, Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, c. 1865, stereoscopic albumen silver prints, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2017.93.18

Standard Petroleum Refinery, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1865 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2017.93.18