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The image shows a landscape with tree stumps in the foreground and a town in the distance, nestled at the base of hills. The town consists of several buildings partially obscured by trees. A large tree and the hills provide a natural backdrop. The color palette is muted, with shades of sepia and soft grays, giving the image a historical atmosphere. The style is typical of early photography, focusing on capturing landscape and built environment details.
Thomas H. Johnson, Von Storch Breaker, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.17

Von Storch Breaker, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.17

The image displays a landscape view from a slightly elevated point, overlooking a grassy area. Close to us is a grassy field with sparse trees, small branches, and logs. In the middle ground, there is a body of water reflecting light, bordered by tree clusters. The horizon shows a distant ridge of land with sparse trees and cleared fields beyond the water. The color palette is subdued, giving a warm, nostalgic feel. The sky above is mostly clear.
Thomas H. Johnson, Lake View, near Waymart, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.25

Lake View, near Waymart, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.25

This photograph displays a landscape scene from an elevated viewpoint. Closest to us is a field with a slightly patchy texture, bordered by a horizontal wooden fence. A person dressed in black stands near the fence on the left, their back to us. A large, wooden building with a mix of vertical and angular lines is to the left of center, behind the fence. The building has an asymmetrical shape and seems to be connected to some smaller sheds or other structures. In the background, a small town is surrounded by gently rolling hills. The low horizon reveals faint outlines of more distant hills or mountains. The sky is clear, although smoke or fog seems to cover some of the distant mountains. Below the photograph are two lines of text.
Thomas H. Johnson, Von Storch Shaft, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.1

Von Storch Shaft, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.1

This image depicts a rural landscape captured from an elevated perspective. In the foreground, there is a grassy area with a mix of short and tall vegetation. Further back, there is a cluster of small buildings and houses within a densely treed area. The horizon includes rolling hills and mountains, with a large structure visible on the right. The color palette is sepia, giving a vintage feel. The sky occupies a significant portion of the upper part of the image.
Thomas H. Johnson, Providence, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.13

Providence, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.13

The image shows a small town with closely packed houses, leading towards a rocky hill in the distance. The hill is covered with trees and shrubs at the top. The town's homes form a varied pattern of rooftops. The clear and detailed photograph is monochromatic with sepia and grayscale tones, resembling a historical image. Low lying hills and sparse forestry extend beyond the town, accentuating its location at the foot of the rocky hill.
Thomas H. Johnson, Honesdale, Section 4, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.20

Honesdale, Section 4, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.20

The image depicts an elevated view of a landscape with a sloping hill, sparsetrees, and a small settlement below. The horizon is low, showing a distant tree line fading into the sky. In the foreground, there are wooden tracks or supports with scattered logs and chopped wood. The settlement consists of wooden buildings arranged neatly on flat terrain, with a few houses in the distance. The color palette is predominantly sepia-toned, giving the image a muted, aged appearance.
Thomas H. Johnson, On the Moosic, East, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.11

On the Moosic, East, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.11

The image depicts a bird's-eye view of a densely packed townscape. There are various wooden buildings, some two stories high, appearing industrial or residential. A rail line on an elevated wooden structure curves through the scene, suggesting transportation infrastructure. The horizon features a gently rolling hillside with scattered houses and roads. In the background, wisps of smoke rise from chimneys, indicating activity. A line of trees marks the edge of the town against the sky. The photograph is in sepia tone, highlighting the textures and details of the wooden architecture and landscape.
Thomas H. Johnson, Carbondale, Section 1, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.18

Carbondale, Section 1, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.18

Thomas H. Johnson, Olyphant, Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.5

Olyphant, Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.5

The image shows a landscape with a rocky terrain in the foreground leading to a small settlement with white and light-colored buildings scattered in open fields. A road runs through the center of the settlement disappearing in the distance. A dense forest marks the horizon. The sky is overcast with a muted, sepia tone.
Thomas H. Johnson, Pecks Crossing and Plane, E., Del. & Hudson Canal Co., c. 1863-1865, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2016.152.12

Pecks Crossing and Plane, E., Del. & Hudson Canal Co.

Thomas H. Johnson · c. 1863-1865 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.152.12

The image shows a scene with an elevated point of view, possibly taken from a higher position. There are trees with thin trunks and Spanish moss in the background, partially obscuring the horizon. In the water, some small boats and a steamboat are visible, with smoke coming from the steamboat's chimney. The image has a sepia tone, giving it a vintage look, and a color palette of browns and beiges. In the distance, there is a train track, a wooden structure, and a few figures engaging in various activities.
George Barker, Silver Springs, Florida, c. 1886, albumen silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2017.61.1

Silver Springs, Florida

George Barker · c. 1886 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.61.1