Thomas R. Anderton Collection of Textile Related Photographs

Collection Number: 6914 P

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Thomas R. Anderton Collection of Textile Related Photographs
Collection Number:
6914 P
Creator:
Anderton, Thomas R.
Quantity:
0 linear ft.
Forms of Material:
Gelatin silver print, photographs .
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Image depicts Washington Anderton (b. 1854), who was an expert colorist and superintendent of the print works at Cocheco Manufacturing Co. in Dover from about 1879 to 1895. Anderton is a young man here, seen from the shoulders up, wearing an overcoat and tie, with mutton chop whiskers and a mustache. Foss, Dover, N.H. [photographer?]. Image shows three women at a finishing machine (note that the women are barefoot). On reverse is information about Duncan Stewart & Co.
Language:
Collection material in English


COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Image depicts Washington Anderton (b. 1854), who was an expert colorist and superintendent of the print works at Cocheco Manufacturing Co. in Dover from about 1879 to 1895. Anderton is a young man here, seen from the shoulders up, wearing an overcoat and tie, with mutton chop whiskers and a mustache. Foss, Dover, N.H. [photographer?]. Image shows three women at a finishing machine (note that the women are barefoot). On reverse is information about Duncan Stewart & Co.

PROVENANCE:

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Thomas R. Anderton.
PROVENANCE:

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Thomas R. Anderton.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Anderton, Thomas R.
Anderton, Washington.
Cocheco Manufacturing Company.
D. Stewart & Co.
American Textile History Museum

Subjects:
Looms
Spinning machinery
Textile finishing
Textile machinery
Weaving

Geographic Subjects:
Dover (N.H.)

Form and Genre Terms:
Gelatin silver print
Photographs


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Access Restrictions:
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Restrictions on Use:
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Cite As:
Thomas R. Anderton Collection of Textile Related Photographs #6914 P. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

RELATED MATERIALS

Related Collections:
6914 G: Thomas R. Anderton Collection of Textile Related Graphics

CONTAINER LIST

Container
Description
Box 1 Folder 1
Format: Black and white photograph
Box 1 Folder 1
Format: Black and white photograph
Foss, Dover, N.H. [photographer?]. Gelatin silver print, ca. 1879-84. Image depicts Washington Anderton (b. 1854), who was an expert colorist and superintendent of the print works at Cocheco Manufacturing Co. in Dover from about 1879 to 1895. Anderton is a young man here, seen from the shoulders up, wearing an overcoat and tie, with mutton chop whiskers and a mustache. 10.75 x 14.5 cm. (w/out mount); 10.75 x 16.5 cm. (w/mount).