"Red Ink" photo, series by same photographer named for red ink used for writing descriptions on reverse side of similarly-mounted images. This scene is on Crum Creek, near Beatty Road. Address is approximate. This photo was entered in The John Wanamaker Exhibition of Photographs by Amateurs, February 1908.
Caption on reverse says "Atmore Smith," who may be driving the horse-drawn hearse. According to his obituary in the Chester Times, June 9, 1934, page 8: "S. Atmore smith "was associated for 43 years with the Quinby undertaking establishment. He was especially beloved by the veterans...for his tireless work in keeping veterans' graves orderly and proper." He was a Civil War veteran, and 66 when he died.
In front of business of “Mrs. A. J. Quinby & Sons, Funeral Directors." This building still stands and, in 2018, is still almost identical from the outside.
In front of business of “Mrs. A. J. Quinby & Sons, Funeral Directors." This building still stands and, in 2018, is still almost identical from the outside.
In front of business of “Mrs. A. J. Quinby & Sons, Funeral Directors." This building still stands and, in 2018, is still almost identical from the outside.
Man holding horse, in front of business of “Mrs. A. J. Quinby & Sons, Funeral Directors." This building still stands and, in 2018, is still almost identical from the outside.
Group of Delaware County men who held an annual picnic. Also called in newspaper reports the Delaware County Quoit Pitchers Association. See also AP-8141-2.
Group of Delaware County men who held an annual picnic. Also called in newspaper reports the Delaware County Quoit Pitchers Association. See also AP-8141-1.
