
Etched rock photograph Save

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows a wooded area with an etched rock beneath a tree trunk which reads "To M.M.M." Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b12_f704
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Photography; Rock art
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b12_f704
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Photography; Rock art
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Street view photograph Save

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows a view of the street and sidewalk of a residential neighborhood. On the right, a group of people appear to be repairing the sidewalk. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_B13_F730
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Photography; Neighborhoods; Streets
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_B13_F730
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Photography; Neighborhoods; Streets
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Man with a horse cart Save

Description: A man stands behind his horse cart in this photograph taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed ""Ewing Brothers"" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b06_f346
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Animals
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b06_f346
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Animals
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Child standing on chair Save

Description: This photograph was taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b09_f543
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Children;
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b09_f543
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Children;
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Four men portrait Save

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows four men posing in front of a background painted with an elaborately-decorated arch supported by Corinthian columns. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f957
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b15_f957
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Woman and infant photograph Save

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows a woman holding a baby wearing a white gown, posing in front of a lace backdrop. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f958
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Mothers; Infants
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b15_f958
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Mothers; Infants
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Workers sitting on deck Save

Description: This photograph was taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_B39_F4651
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Laborers;
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_B39_F4651
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Laborers;
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Infant in gown photograph Save

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows an infant wearing a white gown sitting on a chair covered with a dark cloth. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f959
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Infants
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b15_f959
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Infants
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Albert J. Ewing portrait Save

Description: From the collection of traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph is believed to show Ewing himself posed for a self-portrait. Like most of his work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f960
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b15_f960
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Albert J. Ewing portrait Save

Description: From the collection of traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph is believed to show Ewing himself wearing a suit with a chain pinned to his vest, and sporting a moustache. Like most of his work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f961
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b15_f961
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Elderly man portrait Save

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, 1901, this photograph shows an elderly man with a beard holding a cane, with a suitcase resting at the ground beside him. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f962
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Older men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b15_f962
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Older men
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Young woman portrait Save

Description: Taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912, this photograph shows a woman wearing a light colored blouse and dark skirt, posing before a hanging backdrop. A boy stands behind the backdrop on the left. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society (now the Ohio History Connection) received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV71_b15_f964
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Women
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
Image ID: AV71_b15_f964
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States--History; Women
Places: Ohio; West Virginia