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The History of Photography in Chester County Pennsylvania

Uncover the stories of Chester County photographers operating from 1839 ~ 1900.

Photographers Working Dates
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Biographies

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John Branson, Col. Ewort, carte-de-visite, 1874.
Jno. M. Branson, Col. Charles Ewart, 1874 . Carte-de-visite. Collection of the author.
Biographies
Thomas W. Taylor, Two unidentified sisters, cabinet card, 1880s
Thomas W. Taylor, Two unidentified sisters, 1880s, cabinet card. Collection of the author.
Photographic Styles
Taylor Studio cabinet card imprint, ca. 1890
Taylor Studio cabinet card imprint, ca. 1890. Collection of the author.
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What was it like to be a photographer before 1900?

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West Chester Tax List Crowl Dag 837
West Chester Tax List for 1856, Levi Crowl daguerreotypist. Courtesy of Chester County Archives & Records Services, West Chester, PA

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