Chicago Central High School album, 1866-1884, bulk 1871.

  • Collection ID 1986.0423
  • Title Chicago Central High School album [graphic].
  • Dates 1866-1884, bulk 1871.
  • Physical description 1 album (26 tintype photographs, 18 cartes de visite) ; 16 x 14 cm. (6 x 5 in.)
  • Access and usage restrictions To examine the album containing tintypes, it is necessary to make an advance appointment by email to Research@chicagohistory.org or by U.S. mail to the Research Center. Tintypes may be handled only by conservation staff of Chicago History Museum.
  • Collection summary Individual class portraits of the 1871 graduating class of Chicago's Central High School. Also includes portraits taken in 1878 (probably students) and four portraits of children. All photos except these children are identified.
  • Finding Aids Note List of names available (accession file).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Chicago Board of Education, 1962 (1986.0423).
  • Names Central High School (Chicago, Ill.). Class of 1871 Portraits.
  • Subjects
    • Students Illinois Chicago 1860-1889. lctgm
    • Children Clothing & dress Illinois Chicago 1860-1889.
  • Genre
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Photograph albums. gmgpc
    • Tintypes. gmgpc
    • Albumen prints. gmgpc
    • Cartes de visite. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.