- Compiled by
- Unidentified
- Manufactured by
- Edward Posen & Co.
- Distributed by
- J.H. McKinnon and Co., American, 1884 - 1892
- Date
- 1880s-1910
- Medium
- paper and linen with bonded leather, batting and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (abc): 10 1/2 × 8 × 3 in. (26.7 × 20.3 × 7.6 cm)
- Description
- A photograph album containing thirty (30) portraits and one (1) memorial card, dating from the 1880s to the early 20th century.
- The photograph album has a dark brown, textured padded cover. The interior covers have an emerald green paper with a gold gilt design of repeating leafy flowers. A pink paper label adhered to the inside front cover reads "J.H. McKINNON & Co. / STATIONERS PRINTERS / AND / BLANK BOOK MANUF'RS / WATERBURY, Conn." The front page of the interior has a gilt design of a floral vine around a white window that contains gild flowers. Below the window is a shield with a lion holding a shield containing the letters "E P & Co." The word "ALBUM" in gilded letters inside a banner runs across the upper portion of the window. The outer edges of each paged are gilded. The album closes with a metal clasp on the right side. Inside the album are pages with windows for cabinet cards, which slide into place through a slit below the window.
- Collection title
- Photograph album of Allston family and other portraits
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- photograph albums
- Topic
- Families
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Keith M. Jones in honor of Lonnie Bunch
- Object number
- 2009.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




