Print, Photographic

2011.31.9.1

2011.31.9.1

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2011.31.9.1-.28

Description

One in a series of 20 folders including photographs taken by Claire Kofsky or reproduced by her. Folder 9 is labeled "Dr. Lawrence Senesh photos of Germantown and History" and consists of a mix of contact sheets/ proofs, and 8 x 10" black and white photographs, for a total of 28. 2011.31.9.1 Black and white contact sheet with nine photographs of the Germantown Mennonite Meetinghouse, as it appeared circa 1964, with period cars visible on Germantown Avenue. 2011.31.9.2 Black and white contact sheet with 12 photographs of the Deshler Morris House, 5442 Germantown Avenue, as it appeared circa 1964. 2011.31.9.3 Black and white contact sheet with ten photographs. Of these, eight are of Grumblethorpe, as viewed through a railing associated with a building across Germantown Avenue. The remaining two exposures are of the Pastorius Statue/ Founders' Monument in Vernon Park, circa 1964. 2011.31.9.4 Black and white contact sheet with 12 photographs. Of these, five are of the Pastorius Statue/ Founders' Monument. Five exposures are of an unidentified brick-paved side street, presumably located in Germantown. The remaining two exposures show what appears to be a courtyard with garages, location unknown, circa 1964. 2011.31.9.5 Black and white contact sheet with 12 photographs. Of these, five show the Johnson House, at 6306 Germantown Avenue. Three exposures are of the Pastorius Statue/ Founders' Monument in Vernon Park. The remaining four are of Upsala, variously with period cars and a PTC trolley passing by, 6430 Germantown Avenue. Circa 1964. 2011.31.9.6 Black and white contact sheet with four exposures; three are of the Pastorius Statue/ Founders' Monument. the remaining exposure is of the Johnson House, 6306 Germantown Avenue. All circa 1964. 2011.31.9.7 Black and white contact sheet with four larger exposures of printed works. One is of unknown content and origin. Another is an engraving of Grumblethorpe, and the remaining two are of the 1688 anti-slavery proclamation/ protest. 2011.31.9.8 Black and white contact sheet with four larger exposures of printed works. One is of unknown content and origin. Another is an engraving of Grumblethorpe, and the remaining two are of the 1688 anti-slavery proclamation/ protest. Slightly darker exposures than in 2011.31.9.7. 2011.31.9.9 Black and white contact sheet with four larger exposures of printed works. One is of unknown content and origin. Another is an engraving of Grumblethorpe, and the remaining two are of the 1688 anti-slavery proclamation/ protest. Lighter exposures than in 2011.31.9.7 and .8. 2011.31.9.10 Black and white contact sheet with 12 exposures. All were taken around Market Square, circa 1964. These include views of 5501 Germantown Avenue, then the home of the Germantown Mutual Fire Insurance Company and later that of the Germantown Historical Society/ Historic Germantown, the Civil War monument, and the recreation of the Delaplaine House, then home to Fidelity Bank. 2011.31.9.11 Black and white contact sheet with 12 exposures. All were taken around Market Square, circa 1964. These include views of 5501 Germantown Avenue, then the home of the Germantown Mutual Fire Insurance Company and later that of the Germantown Historical Society/ Historic Germantown, the Civil War monument, and the recreation of the Delaplaine House, then home to Fidelity Bank. Identical content to that shown in 2011.31.9.10, but darker exposures. 2011.31.9.12-.18 Seven black and white 8 x 10" prints of the front and back of the 1688 anti-slavery proclamation/ protest. 2011.31.9.19-.20 Two black and white 8 x 10" prints of the Deshler-Morris House, as it appeared circa 1964. Slightly different light levels/ exposures. 2011.31.9.21-.22 Two black and white 8 x 10" prints of the Pastorius Statue/ Founders' Monument, taken circa 1964. 2011.31.9.23 Black and white 8 x 10" photograph of drawing of Grumblethorpe. 2011.31.9.24 Black and white 8 x 10" photograph of drawing by Andrew Castaigne 1892, of battle scene, war depicted unknown. 2011.31.9.25-.27 Three black and white 8 x 10" prints of Grumblethorpe, as viewed through a railing across Germantown Avenue, circa 1964. 2011.31.9.28 Black and white 8 x 10" print of the Germantown Mennonite Meetinghouse, circa 1964.

Collection

Claire Kofsky Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Kofsky, Claire

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Print Size: Various