Name/Title
Shellman familyEntry/Object ID
1941.049.168Description
Print, photographic. Members of the Shellman family at Walnut Grove. Large white house with arched windows on the second floor and projecting front porch. House is decorated with flags and bunfing. Family members are standing on the porch and lawn. Numbers have been written on family members; paper glued to upper proper right corner has typed list of names. ___ John Jones 1; owner of Walnut Grove; Miss Sarah Jones, 2; Miss Ella S. Jones, 3; Mrs. Annie Jones Fenby, 4; Mrs. Luran Martin, 5; Mr. Thomas S. Jones, 6; Mrs. Thomas S. Jones, 7; six children of T.S.J., 8; Dr. Edwin Fenby, 9; William Fenby, 10; Frank Fenby, 11; Walter Fenby, 12; Mrs. Katherine Shellman, 13; Mr. Harry Shellman, 14; Mr. James Shellman, 15; Miss Mary B. Shellman, 16; Mrs. Frances S. Pierson [Pearson], 17; Mrs. Pauline S. Reese, 18. Mounted on tan board. Photographer's label on back reads: "_____ Robinson Photographic Art N.E. Cor Eutaw & Lexington Sts. Baltimore, Md." Overall size 14" x 17"; image size 10.75" x 13.75". August, 1886.Context
In August 1886, a family reunion for the descendants of Phillip Jones, Jr. was held at Walnut Grove in Patapsco Neck, Baltimore County. The event also marked the centennial celebration of the mansion. During the gathering, Harry J. Shellman recited a poem, and Mary Shellman presented a history of the family. Members of the Pearson and Reese families were also in attendance.Acquisition
Accession
1941.049Source or Donor
Reese, PaulAcquisition Method
Gift
