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50 photographs related to the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion.
Caption .1: "Five historic wedding gowns are currently on display at the Maxwell Mansion in Germantown to celebrate a spring show "Orange Blossoms and Lace: Victorian and Edwardian Wedding Dresses."" 6-12-86
.2: No caption - photo of young boy, 19th century image.
Caption .3: "Ebenzer Maxwell" - no other info, photo of two dancers
Caption .4: "The dining room of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion is trimmed with Victorian decorations for the annual Dickens party on Sunday, December 14." 12-1-1986.
Caption .5: "Maxwell" - no other info, drawing of figures in 19th century clothing.
Caption .6: Maxwell Mansion folder. "The foyer of the house where the tea will be held has been painted in a Wedgwood-esque style." 11-2-2000.
Caption .7: "Clear toy candy-making will be demonstrated by Tom and Shirley Sargent at the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 West Tulpehocken St., on Saturday, November 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. The candy, a traditional Christmas treat first introduced in the 1850s, is known to some as "barley sugar". Cost is $7 for adults; $3.50 for children (who must be accompanied by an adult.) The demonstration includes free samples, door prizes and tours of the mansion, a Victorian house museum. Call 215-438-1861 to sign up and learn more." 11-16-00
Caption .8: "Gothic style chairs flank decorative table in entrance hallway at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, shown here trimmed for the holidays." 4-10-1997
Caption .9: "Appropriately furnished Victorian entrance hall is one of many fascinating rooms to be seen on the W. Tulpehocken St. house tour in Germantown on Saturday, June 8. Participants will enjoy a house and walking tour, from 1 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. The cost is $5 each and no mail orders will be accepted after June 4 postmark. For more information, call 438-1861. The tour is a benefit for Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, a Victorian house museum. (Photo by Claire Kofsky). 5-30-1985.
Caption .10: "Shelves in restored kitchen in Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, the local Victorian house museum, include items such as a crockery bowl, kitchen scale, butter churcn, knife box, flour bins and sink with spigots, also 19th century vintage, for this was a kitchen with running water - unusual at the time." 4-4-1996.
Caption .11: "The kitchen of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St., the first museum in Philadelphia devoted to domestic life of the 19th century, may be visited during house tours as part of Founder's Week in Germantown." 9-26-1985.
Caption .12: "View of restored Amanda Smith Kitchen at the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion." 3-30-1984.
Caption .13: "View of restored kitchen at Maxwell Mansion shows aprons hanging on pine dresser, an authentic piece of the 1850s. On it are included a large crockery bowl and a kitchen scale. Moving toward the right, are shelves containing various utensils including a butter church and a knife box. The "cooking form" includes flour bins and the sink counter (right). Notice spigots, also 19th century vintage, for this was a kitchen iwth running water - most unusual at the time." 7-19-1984.
Caption .14: #1: "The Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion hosts its annual "Victorian Christmas Weekend" on December 10th & 11th. The weekend series of events showcase the mansion decorated in traditional Victorian style for the holidays. Call: 215-438-1861." 1994. #2: "View of dining room at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, decorated for the holiday season." 12-8-1994. #3:"Dining room at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion decorated for a Victorian Noel." 11-30-1995.
Caption .15: "The Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion in Victorian Germantown holds its annual Halloween Ghost Walks on October 20, 21, 27 & 28. Each evening 8 groups of 20 depart from the Mansion, at 200 West Tulpehocken Street, every 20 minutes beginning at 6:10 p.m. Call (215) 438-0133 to register."
Caption .16: "Barbara Darlin performs her one-woman costumed portrait of 19th century woman's fashion, "Unlacing the Victorian Woman," at performance is held in honor of Woman's History Month."
Caption .17: "Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion's annual Halloween 'Ghost Walks' will take place along the streets of the Tulpehocken Station Historic District on Fridays and Saturdays, October 21 and 22 and 28 and 29. Tour guides lead groups around six houses and gardens which provide scary backdrops for chilling tales told by Bridget Flynn, Janie Taylor, David Meketon, Vicky Town, Tanya Elder and Kala-JoJo. Walks last from one and one-half hour to two hours and tickets are $8.50 a person. Preregistration is necessary. Call 438-1861 to have a Ghost Walks flyer sent." 10-20-1994.
Caption .18: "After driving around on his tall bicycle, Wheelman chats with visitors at previous Maxwell Mansion summer festival. The tall bicycle riders will appear this Saturday at Maxwell Mansion's Victorian Carnival." 7-7-1994
Caption .19: "Fred Williams, of Chestnut Hill, will appear as Charles Dickens at the Victorian Christmas celebration at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, in Germantown, on Sunday afternoon, December 5. Williams is one of two Charles Dickens narrators for "A Christmas Carol" at Water Tower Recreation Center this weekend." 12-2-1993. "left: Fred Williams rt: Robert Ryan."
Caption .20: "Irene Garson (left), of Mt. Airy, and Michele Lanshe, of Chestnut Hill, gather decorations for Victorian Christmas celebration at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion." 12-2-1993.
Caption .21: #1: "Ready for performance by Royal Pickwickians William Sommerfield and Pamela Summerfield (center) at recent ice cream social at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Victorian house museum in Germantown, are Karen Duktig (left) and Darlene O. Weber." 8-3-89. #2: "Royal Pickwickians William and Pamela Sommerfield will appear at Victorian Ice Cream Social of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion." 7-16-92. #3: "Royal Pickwickians William and Pamela Sommerfield are expected at Victorian Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 21, at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Greene and Tulpehocken Sts., Germantown. Event from 4:30 to 8.p.m. also features an appearance by Civil War soldiers, tours of the mansion and garden, carriage rides by Bob Dougherty from Outback Farm, the Wheelmen on their tall bicycles, and a chance to dress in vintage clothing and be photographed. There will be games for kids and a magician. Light refreshements are to include ice cream from Haagen-Dazs and slices of Victorian wedding cake from Zake's Cakes. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for Maxwell Mansion members and children; kids under age 2 enter free. Call 438-1861 to learn more." 7-15-1993.
Caption .22: "At Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, the rear and side gardens offer a charming and romantic seclusion from the stately plantings that grace the house's grand facade." 6-3-1993.
Caption .23: "Ebenezer Maxwell, alias John Duktig, tastes ice cream donated by Haagen-Dazs at Maxwell Mansion's Victorian Ice Cream Social. Mrs. Smith's Frozen Foods Co. and Victor F. Weaver Inc. donated chicken and cherry pies for the fundraiser. (Photo by LIz Lews)." 8-11-1988
Caption .24: "The Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion 7-25-1976. Please credit photo to Michael McGuire/photohand work."
Caption .25: "Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Victorian house museum in Tulpehocken Station Historic District." 5-6-1993
Caption .26: "Chestnut Hiller Michele Lanshe (right) and Irene Garson, of Mt. Airy, line up decorations as chair and co-chair of Victorian Christmas Celebration this year at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion in Germantown" 1-3-1992.
Caption .27: #1: "Chestnut Hill, carriage owner Bob Dougherty and Germantown resident Margaret Hawley offered popular tours of Tulpehocken Station National Register Historic District during Maxwell Mansion's recent Victorian Ice Cream Social fundraiswer. (Photo by LIz Lewis)." 8-11-88. #2: "Bob Dougherty, of Outback Farm in Chestnut Hill, will be giving carriage rides at the annual Ice Cream Social of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion. He is shown here at 1988 even with Margaret Hawley, long time supporter of the local historic house museum. (Photo by Liz Lewis)." 7-16-1992.
Caption .28: "Maxwell Mansion "Dickens Christmas" committee co-chairment Irene Garson (left) and Michele Lanshe, both of Chestnut Hill, discuss arrangements for annual holiday party at the mansion, Green and Tulpehocken Sts., Germantown, on Sunday, December 9, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Admission of $5 at the door covers enternatinment, readings from Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Pickwick Paper', refershments, sales of collectibles, baked goods and greens, and activities for children." 12-6-1990.
Caption .29: "Instructor Elizabeth Lindsay (right) demonstrates the art of woodgraining to an interested student." 8-30-1990.
Caption .30: #1: "Maxwell Mansion, completed in 1859, will be featured on the Victorian Germantown Tour, on Tuesday, May 7, from 1 to 5 p.m., as part of Philadelphia Open House. Visitors will tour flamboyant Victorian villas and private gardens of this late 19th century suburb and be served high tea. This tour is sponsored by the Victorian Society and coordinated by the Friends of Independence National Historical Park. Reservations are required and the cost for this tour is $17.50. Call Phiadelphia Open House, 928-1188 for details." 5-2-85. #2: "Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, the Victorian house museum at 200 W. Tulpehocken St., will be seen in a walking tour of private homes in the Victorian manner during August." 7-30-87. #3: "Victorian ice cream social will be staged at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St., on Wednesday, July 25. The event will feature entertainment by the Royal Pickwickians, the Germantown Dance Theatre and local juggler Glenn Suponis along with carriage rides by Bob Dougherty, of Outback Farm in Chestnut Hill; tours of house and garden; and ice cream an dcake, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission ranges from $5 to $3. Call 438-1861 to learn more." 7-19-1990.
Caption .31: #1: "Residence of Howard A. Stevenson Tulpehocken and Green Street. 1900." #2: The Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Tulpehocken and Greene Sts., as shown in 1900, when it was the home of Howard A. Stevenson." 9-1-1983.
Caption .32: "Charlotte Stokes, a member of the Maxwell Mansion board, decorates the parlor for the holidays. (Photo by Claire Kofsky." 11-25-1982
Caption .33: "Planners of the Maxwell Mansion dinner at Druim Moir show off some of the items tha tlocal merchants have donated to the event scheduled for Sunday, June 1. From left are Claire M. Colcord, chairman of donations; Mary McGregor Mather, chairman of the dinner, and Louise L. Strawbridge, president of the Maxwell Mansion." 5-22-1986.
Caption .34: "Maxwell Mansion Karen Duktigas Kathy German 1988"
Caption .35: "Maxwell Mansion kitchen restored 12/83."
Caption .36: "Liddy Mytas restores the stenciling at the Maxwell Mansion." 7-1984
Caption .37: "Co-chairs Beth Twiss- Garrity and Lillian Maier-Dickens."
Caption .38: "Leslie Wiedner shows off one of her minature rooms. She will be displaying some of them at the Maxwell Mansion on December 9."
Caption .39: "Maxwell Mansion- (Left) Elizabeth Dow, Carla Wolf, and Darla Olson."
Caption .40: "Pouring tea for a "guest" in the parlor at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion is Carla Wolf, wearing a Victorian gown she made herself. Ms. Wolf is one of the artist who worked on the ceiling in the recently restored upstairs bedroom at the house museum."
Caption .41: "Original Hall stenciling c. 1870 at Maxwell Mansion."
Caption .42: Walter Ker- no other info.
Caption .43: Ellen S,- no other info.
Caption .44: "Mrs.Stokes cutting ribbon to open Maxwell Mansion Officially." 7-25-1976
Caption .45: "The Ebenezar Maxwell Mansion at Greene Tulpehocken Streets is being restored as a 19th century musuem." 12-12-1975
Caption .46: Maxwell Mansion- no other info.
Caption .47: "Mrs. Bonnie Wintersteen speaking at grand opening ceremony at Maxwell Mansion July 25.1976." 7-26-1976
Caption .48: "Mrs. Doraart explaining some of the Maxwell Mansion story Karen Faryniak and Kenny Williams." 7-25-76
Caption .49: "Elizabeth ( Frog) Engle and Jacquelyn St.John enjoy the Maxwell garden before the grand opening cermonies." 7-25-1976
Caption .50: "Joe Coleman and wife at the Maxwell Ceremony." 7-25-1976Collection
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