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Michael and Jane Wilson

Wilson, Michael Mr. and Mrs.

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American 19th Century, Elizabeth Pierce Binks, c. 1852, daguerreotype, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Gift of Funds from Michael and Jane Wilson and Jean and John Lange, 2025.72.1

Elizabeth Pierce Binks

American 19th Century · c. 1852 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.72.1

This is a photograph of a closed, aged book with a plain cover. The cover appears worn, with visible marks along the edges and corners, suggesting it has been handled or stored for a long period of time. The color of the cover is light brown. There are subtle lines that could be borders or the edges of a design element. The spine of the book shows folding and fraying at the edges.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Vues Photographiques prises en Crimée (Photographs Taken in the Crimea), 1855-1856, bound volume of 35 salted paper prints, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.2

Vues Photographiques prises en Crimée (Photographs Taken in the Crimea)

James Robertson, Felice Beato · 1855-1856 · bound volume of 35 salted paper prints ·  Accession ID  2012.137.2

The image shows a view of ancient Doric columns, part of a classical ruin. There are eight visible columns with intricate capitals and detailed carvings. The columns support a damaged block. In the background, there are distant hills. A group of men is dispersed near the columns on a barren, rocky ground. Some are standing while others are seated. Subdued bushes are also visible in the image, hinting at the arid environment surrounding the ruins.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Temple of Jupiter Olympius, 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.8

Temple of Jupiter Olympius

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.8

The image shows a vintage photograph of an ancient architectural setting with towering columns dominating the view. The perspective is straightforward and at ground level. The horizon is low and distant structures, including a hill with an ancient building complex, are visible. The columns exhibit intricate detailing at their Ionic capitals. The photograph is monochromatic in various shades of sepia. Several figures are seated on the ground, adding a sense of scale.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato, Temple of Jupiter, 1857, salted paper print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.14

Temple of Jupiter

James Robertson, Felice Beato, Antonio Beato · 1857 · salted paper print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.14

The image shows a view of gun emplacements with cannons pointed towards a fort across a body of water. The horizon is low, almost blending with the fortress in the distance. The fort is positioned off-center to the right, showcasing its stone structure by the water. Two cannons are mounted on wooden platforms in the foreground, alongside a stack of cannonballs. The color palette is monochrome with sepia tones, giving it an aged look. The landscape is barren with minimal vegetation, suggesting a utilitarian military environment.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Gun Battery, 1855-1856, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.4.14

Gun Battery

James Robertson, Felice Beato · 1855-1856 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.4.14

The image depicts a group of sculptures arranged within an ornate setting. The wooden table in the foreground is adorned with various objects. The subjects of the sculptures are various figures. The central figures are two larger-than-life statues seated behind the table. They are flanked on either side by smaller, more intricately detailed sculptures. The sculpture on the left holds a paper or document, while the one on the right is poised with a staff or tool. The figures are crafted from a material that appears aged, possibly wood or stone, with a dark, earthy color patina. The details suggest clothing with ornate patterns and textures. The setting includes lattice screens on either side. Overall, the sculptures collectively present a tableau reflecting cultural or traditional motifs evident in their attire and posture.
Felice Beato, Head Quarter House, First Division, Pehtang, China, 1860, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.1.5

Head Quarter House, First Division, Pehtang, China

Felice Beato · 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.1.5

The image depicts a street scene with an ornate architectural facade. The perspective is from street level, looking directly at the building. The building has detailed latticework, carvings, and dragon-like sculptures. The color palette is sepia. In the foreground, two people are seated, partially in shadows. The street continues with similar architectural features in the distance. The image captures fine details typical of early photography.
Felice Beato, Shops and Street, Chinese City of Pekin, October 1860, 1860, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.1.21

Shops and Street, Chinese City of Pekin, October 1860

Felice Beato · 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.1.21

The image features two women in traditional attire from head to toe. The woman on the left holds a parasol above them, has styled hair with a hairpin, and wears a checkered kimono with a floral obi and geta sandals. The woman on the right has styled hair with a hairpin, wears a simpler kimono in a darker shade with a lighter obi, and stands on a patterned floor with a plain neutral backdrop.
Felice Beato, Out for a Walk, 1868, albumen silver print with applied color, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.79

Out for a Walk

Felice Beato · 1868 · albumen silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2012.137.79

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a broad river or bay leading to a city on its shores. The waterway is bordered by buildings and infrastructure, with hills in the distance. The cityscape features various buildings of older architectural styles. Nearby terrain is rocky with sparse vegetation leading to the water's edge. The image is in sepia tones, giving a timeless quality to the scene.
James Robertson, Felice Beato, Sebastopol, 1855-1856, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.4.3

Sebastopol

James Robertson, Felice Beato · 1855-1856 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.4.3

This image depicts a traditional Asian temple with multiple tiered roofs. The building features three levels of circular roofs with ornate tile work and intricate carvings. The temple is elevated on a square stone platform with a staircase leading up to the entrance, which is adorned with detailed patterns. The structure is surrounded by well-kept grass.
Felice Beato, Sacred Temple of Heaven Where the Emperor Sacrifices Once a Year, in the Chinese City of Pekin, October 1860, 1860, albumen silver print, Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson, 2012.137.1.17

Sacred Temple of Heaven Where the Emperor Sacrifices Once a Year, in the Chinese City of Pekin, October 1860

Felice Beato · 1860 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.137.1.17