Edwin Blumberg glass negative collection, ca. 1902-1910.

  • Collection ID 1987.0019
  • Title Edwin Blumberg glass negative collection [graphic].
  • Dates ca. 1902-1910.
  • Physical description
    • 30 negatives : glass negative ; 4 x 5 in.
    • 2 photonegatives : glass negative ; 15 x 10 cm. (6 x 4 in.)
  • Collection arrangement Organization by box: 1. Chicago scenes, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1903-1904; 2-3. Hans Schmidt family.
  • Access and usage restrictions To consult this collection in the Research Center it is necessary to make an advance appointment (email: Research@chicagohistory.org ).
  • Collection summary Formal and informal portraits of the Hans Schmidt family of Chicago. Some scenes depict boating in Lincoln Park, a ride in a surrey, feeding baby chickens, a printing press and a construction site. Also includes general views of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Blumberg (1987:0019).
  • Names
    • Schmidt family Portraits.
    • Schmidt, Hans Family Portraits.
    • Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.)
  • Subjects
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Carts & wagons Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Children Illnois Chicago. lctgm
    • Construction industry Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Exhibitions Missouri St. Louis. lctgm
    • Families Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Men Clothing & dress Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Parks Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Poultry Illinois. lctgm
    • Presses Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Printing industry Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Rowboats Illinois Chicago. lctgm
    • Women Clothing & dress Illinois Chicago.
    • Fairs Missouri Saint Louis.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs.
  • Genre
    • Portraits. gmgpc
    • Group portraits. gmgpc
    • Glass negatives. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.