[Photograph of Wiley Powell Jones]

Portrait of Wiley Powell Jones, brother of Laura Jones and son of Henry Jones. He is posed standing, with his left arm propped up and he is wearing a dark-colored suit. The border around the photograph creates an arch shape. Back of photo states: "Mamas favorite brother of Richmond, TX"
Date: 1886~/1892~
Creator: Anderson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman and two little boys.]

Photograph of woman and two little boys, identified on back as Mrs. B.A. Hinson, Walter and Gus Hinson. Mrs. Hinson is wearing a dark, solid colored Victorian dress with pleats extending from the neckline to the waist line. She is wearing a leaf shaped brooch at her neck. The boys are both dressed in jackets and knickers, White shirts with round collars(child on left has round, ruffled collar), cravat ties. Both are holding hats. Image is mounted on a white card identifying the photographer as Guy and Cooke, of Houston.
Date: 1885
Creator: Guy and Cooke
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T.B. Wessendorff as a teenager.]

Photographic portrait of T.B. Wessendorff as a teenager. Wessendorff is wearing a dark suit jacket and vest, pinstriped necktie, and white high-collar shirt. Mounted on tan cardboard substrate with scalloped edges.
Date: 1888
Creator: Lorenz, C.O.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Alexander D. McNabb I]

Photograph of "Alexander D. McNabb I, perhaps about 1885. Born May 4, 1854 and died February 20, 1911. He was the first child of John McNabb and Mary Smith McNabb. He is buried in Morton Cemetery in Richmond" as identified on back of photograph in pen. Photograph is of a young man with thin, dark hair and mustache. He is wearing a three piece (light colored) suit with different color (or perhaps fabric) trim on inside portion of lapel. He has on a white shirt and light colored bow tied tie. Photograph is mounted on a cardboard substrate with " Cabinet Portrait. C.J. Wright. Houston" Printed in black at the bottom. The back of the cardboard is pink with multi-circular designs as background. Written in back under a drawing of a camera, paint palette, brushes in front of the sun and an emblem is: I HAVE ENGAGED THE SUN TO SHINE FOR ME. C. J. WRIGHT, HOUSTON, TEXAS. ALL NEGATIVES PRESERVED. Duplicates may be obtained at any time.
Date: 1885
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T.B. Wessendorff as a boy about 12 or 13 years old.]

Photographic portrait of T.B. Wessendorff as a boy about 12 or 13 years old. Writing on reverse of image dates photo to 1885 or 1886. 3/4 body portrait cuts off just below knees. Wessendorff is pictured in a dark 3-piece suit with woven check pattern. His right hand is resting on the back of a fringed chair.
Date: 1885
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Belter Victorian settee with old rose upholstery.

Belter Victorian settee with old rose upholstery. The back has two large, round upholstered sections (one on either end) and a lower center piece with some upholstery and decorative latticework. The wooden frame has several carved decorations on the arms, legs, and other segments.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carrie E. Secrest (Jeffries)]

Photograph of Carrie E. Secrest (Jeffries), born February 15, 1865. This photo was taken when Carrie was 18 years old. She is the daughter of Felix G. & Martha Ann Secrest. Information was written on the back of the photo in blue ink. Carrie is wearing a dress with dark colors and insets of lighter colors with stripe. The dress has a jacket with dark trim. She is wearing a scarf with fringe at bottom and tied at the neckline. Carrie has a hat with light and dark colors and feathers on right. She has very long wavy hair that is braided into braid thrown over her right shoulder. She is seated in an upholstered chair and has her left arm resting on a tasseled arm of chair.
Date: 1883
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlie Anders, Joe Anders, John Baker, George Baker, Albert George, and Earl McFarland]

Tintype image of six boys identified (from copy in George Family Archives) as: Charlie Anders, Joe Anders, John Baker, George Baker, Albert George, and Earl McFarland. Three boys in the front row are seated (the two on the left are wearing dark jackets and hats, all three are not wearing shoes.) The three boys in back row are standing (boy in center is wearing a dark vest, striped shirt, light hat).
Date: 1883
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlien Gloyd McNabb]

Photograph of "Charlien Gloyd McNabb. Born September 27, 1868 and died June 10, 1929. Her maiden name was Charlien Clara Annie Gloyd. She was the only child of Carry A. Nation. This picture is a reproduction from the original picture made about 1886, estimated" as written on paper stapled to the inside of the folder. McNabb has long dark wavy hair that is loose and flowing down her sides. She is leaning against an ornate wooden structure that has printed fabric folded across it on the left. McNabb has her hands clasped and at her face. She is wearing a dark, long sleeved dress with high collar. A strip of white can be seen at the top of her collar. Photograph is enclosed in a gray folder and was placed in a framed matte.
Date: 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlien McNabb with very long hair, daughter of Carry Nation.]

Photograph of Charlien McNabb, daughter of Carry Nation. Charlien is wearing a dark dress with buttons down the front. The dress has a high collar with white inset. Her long wavy hair is draped down her sides and reaches to her knees when seated. She is seated in a chair and has her elbows resting on the arm of the chair. Her hands are brought up to her face. A length of floral patterned fabric is draped across the arm of the chair to the left of the photo. Portrait ends at the knee. The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate. Bottom of cardboard reads: DEANE. 306 PRESTON STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS. Back of photo in pencil is written: Your loving Charlie to Uncle and Aunt Love (?).
Date: 1885
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Crandal's Telegraph Splice barbed wire, Patented May 24, 1881

Crandal's Telegraph Splice barbed wire, Patented May 24, 1881
Date: May 24, 1881
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dodge and Washburn barbed wire, Patented January 4, 1882

Dodge and Washburn barbed wire, Patented January 4, 1882
Date: January 4, 1882
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dominic and Anna (Marek) Kramr family]

Photograph of Dominic and Anna (Marek) Kramr family in Fayette Co., TX, ca. 1887-1890. Top row: Joe, Francis, John, Dominic Jr., Annie. Bottom row: Mary, Anna (mother), Rudolf, Dominic (father), Frank, Louie. The Kramr family moved to Texas from Moravia in 1887. All of the people are wearing dark clothing. There is a porch with wood and wire railing of a house in the background. See accession file for supporting documents.
Date: 1888
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Double strand barbed wire. Jacob Haish's ripple wire.]

Double strand barbed wire. Jacob Haish's ripple wire. Patented Febraury 1, 1887
Date: February 1, 1887
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Double strand barbed wire, L.E. Sunderland's "kink".]

Double strand barbed wire, L.E. Sunderland's "kink", a very obvious kink under each barb, Patented August 12, 1884
Date: August 12, 1884
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

Double strand barbed wire, M.C. Shinn, patented March 1, 1881

Double strand barbed wire, M.C. Shinn, patented March 1, 1881
Date: March 1, 1881
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Double strand, C.C. Baker flat barbed wire.]

Double strand, C.C.Baker flat barbed wire, modification of patent, February 17, 1883
Date: February 17, 1883
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

Double strand. Dodge and Washburn reverse. January 4, 1882

Double strand. Dodge and Washburn reverse. January 4, 1882
Date: January 4, 1882
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. James A. Gibson, Jr.]

Photograph (copy) of Dr. James A. Gibson, Jr. Gibson is wearing a military uniform with three rows of buttons down the front of his jacket. He has tassels on each shoulder. His cap has a two bayonets that crisscross as an emblem in the center. He has short trimmed hair and a mustache. Scanned image is of the copy.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

A. Ellwood Spread barbed wire, Patented January 31, 1882

A. Ellwood Spread barbed wire, Patented January 31, 1882
Date: January 31, 1882
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[F.M.O. "Otis" Fenn.]

Photograph (copy) of F.M.O. "Otis" Fenn. Fenn, who has dark curling hair, is wearing a dark jacket and vest with white shirt and black bow tie. He is standing next to a structure on which his right arm is resting. His left arm is on his left hip. A pocket watch chain can be seen hanging at his waist. Portrait ends near knees and has Fenn facing the right. Scanned image is of the copy.
Date: 1881
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Flat Barb barbed wire - Brotherton, patented September 3, 1887

Flat Barb barbed wire - Brotherton, patented September 3, 1887
Date: September 3, 1887
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Framed Godey's Fashion print of a woman standing and another woman sitting]

Framed Godey's Fashion print. It is in a black frame. The back is covered with brown paper. Has two women, one in peach and light blue holding her hat, and the other sitting on a yellow couch and wearing dark blue.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Framed Godey's Fashion print of two women holding umbrellas]

Framed Godey's Fashion print. It is in a black frame. The back is covered with brown paper. Has two women, one wearing a blue dress and holding a blue parasol. The other one is wearing a red and tan striped dress and is holding a red parasol.
Date: 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History