John B. Gibson was the town photographer for Coatesville, operating his studio from 1868 to 1897. Innovations in the 1890s were vastly changing the styles and processes used by the portrait studio photographer. Gibson was ready to retire. Other young photographers were already trying their hand at the portrait business. Charles, son of Thomas W….
One thing that really impressed me about Coatesville’s long-time photographer John Gibson, was that he was a real family man. He and his first wife Sallie had a daughter Annie, born on May 20, 1868. Sadly, Sallie passed away in 1872 leaving him with the little four-year-old girl. For many people in that era, when…
It was always an exciting time. So much preparation went into getting ready to exhibit your prize cow, vegetables and homemade pies and jams. Besides the judged exhibits there may also have been trotting races, pulling contests or other demonstrations. But most of all people enjoyed taking a break away from the farm and getting…
Discovery of hidden photographer names in a tax list document.
