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A studio portrait of Monroe Miller, Chief of Austin Fire Department and Joe Barbisch, Foreman, 1886-1888. One man is seated and the is other standing. They are in fire fighting uniforms and hats in front of a painted studio backdrop.
undated
"Ward numbers-6." ; O.W. Gray & Son, Philadelphia [lith.] ; "Published for Morrison & Fourmy's Austin City Directory, 1885-86."
1885
Photograph of a cartes-de-visite (card photographs), half-length portrait of Rev. Peter Lauth, showing a long beard that reaches several inches below his shoulders. His clothing resembles a cassock or habit. The imprint at the CDV's bottom reads, "Marks Austin, TEX."
circa 1880
Columns are dark, grounds are a bit unkempt, shows grounds, windows are shuttered. Built by Abner Cook in 1855 and continuously occupied since 1856. Texas historical landmark in 1962 and national historic landmark in 1970.
1886
Carte-de-visite portrait of Alice Brydson, wearing a necklace with a heart-shaped charm and lace clothing. View of shoulders and face at 3/4 angle.
Photograph of the Austin Hix Baseball Team, a group of nine young men in uniforms. Their names and positions are handwritten on the back of the photograph. They are, seated left to right: William G. Bell (pitcher), D. G. Eglehart (3rd base), Allen Harn (Right Field), Claud Steward (Center Field); standing: Bob Huck (2nd Base), Hugh Hajnie (Left Field), David A. McFall (Catcher), Fred T. Connaly (1st Base), James Gibbs (short stop). The photograph is cabinet card format.
circa 1887
Half-body portrait of Elisabet Ney, with her right hand on her hip and left hand holding her skirt. She wears a tea gown and faces to the right, showing the profile of her face.
circa 1880
A formal studio portrait of J.Y Miller as a young man in a vest, jacket and tie, from the waist up. A note on the back reads "J.Y. Miller, Rock Spring, Tex., nephew of J.N. Canion."
Cattle on Congress Avenue up from Ash Street. Travis County Court House in distance.
1881
Two horse-drawn fire wagons on West 8th street, 1880-1900. On verso: "John Wallace Dunn, Colorado #2, before 1900."
undated
A horse-drawn fire engine carries ladders and hosed water tanks. A sign on it reads, "A.H.&.L. No. 1." Three horses stand in front of the stationary carriage, including two dark horses and a white horse in between. The Texas Capitol is in the background.
undated
View of street car facing camera, with railroad operator seated behind its driving wheel. Another railroad operator, wearing the same uniform as the driver, is walking on the street near the back of the train and headed forward.
circa 1880
Wedding portrait of Mr. and Mrs. James Howell Bunton. She wears a large feathered hat. He has a large mustache.
1885-10-14
Exterior view of St. Mary's Catholic Church, southeast from the corner of Brazos St. and E. 10th St in 2-point perspective. Close-range view of façade reveals Gothic architectural features such as the rose window and pointed arch over entry double doors.
circa 1880
Group portrait of the Sutor Family. Left to right: Bettie, Adele, Tillie, Emma, William, Louise, Fred, Agnes.
circa 1880
Portrait of William Braxton Barr. Cabinet card format. Photo from essay "History of Sprinkle, Texas" by Lulu Pearl.
circa 1880
View of street car facing camera, with railroad operator seated behind its driving wheel. Another railroad operator, wearing the same uniform as the driver, is walking on the street near the back of the train and headed forward.
circa 1880
Straight angle, full body portrait of children Hallie Houston (Bremond) and Josephine Butler (Robinson) standing next to each other and behind wood branch fence. They wear ornate coats and dresses with bows and bonnets.
Five grown children of Joseph J. Fischer. L to R front row: Ben J. Fischer, Francis Fischer, Joseph Fischer. Back row: Mary (Fischer) Herbelin, Cunnigunda (Fischer) Schmitz
circa 1880
