Philp & Solomons

American, active 1860s

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This is a photograph of an album cover. The cover features the title "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War" embossed in gold in the center. The background of the cover is a textured dark material, possibly leather. There is an ornate gold border running along the edges of the cover. The large initials "P" and "S" are included within an emblem between the words "Photographic" and "Sketch Book." The use of gold embossing against the dark cover creates a striking contrast, drawing attention to the title and decorative elements.
Alexander Gardner, Philp & Solomons, Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War (Volume 2), 1866, bound volume of 50 albumen silver prints, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2019.14.1.51-100

Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War (Volume 2)

Alexander Gardner, Philp & Solomons · 1866 · bound volume of 50 albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.51-100

This is a photograph of the cover of a book titled "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War." The cover is made of a dark textured material, possibly leather, which has weathered over time, showing subtle signs of wear and scratches. The title is displayed in gold lettering in the center. The words "PHOTOGRAPHIC SKETCH BOOK" are highlighted within a decorative scroll design. An ornamental border in gold frames the entirety of the cover.
Alexander Gardner, Philp & Solomons, Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War (Volume 1), 1866, bound volume of 50 albumen silver prints, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2019.14.1.1-50

Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War (Volume 1)

Alexander Gardner, Philp & Solomons · 1866 · bound volume of 50 albumen silver prints ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.1-50

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Dedication of Monument of Bull Run Battlefield, Manassas, Virginia

Alexander Gardner, William Morris Smith, Philp & Solomons · June 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.100

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The Pulpit, Fort Fisher, North Carolina

Alexander Gardner, Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Philp & Solomons · January 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.79

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Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia

Alexander Gardner, Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Philp & Solomons · April 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.85

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View of the Petersburg Gas Works, Virginia

Alexander Gardner, Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Philp & Solomons · May 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.81

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A Burial Party, Cold Harbor, Virginia

Alexander Gardner, John Reekie, Philp & Solomons · April 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.94

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Ruins of Petersburg and Richmond Railroad Bridge, across the James River, Virginia

Alexander Gardner, Philp & Solomons · April 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.88

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Poplar Grove Church, Virginia

Alexander Gardner, Timothy H. O'Sullivan, Philp & Solomons · February 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.74

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Mechanicsville, Virginia

Alexander Gardner, John Reekie, Philp & Solomons · April 1865, published 1866 · albumen print ·  Accession ID  2019.14.1.95