Copy of original photo; source not noted

Launched May 2, 1888 from Harlan and Hollingsworth shipyard, in Wilmington

Plate broken.

The photographer's maternal grandparents. This is a copy of an old photograph.

Photographer's index includes this reference after title: (Mr. Snell). Another photographer might have taken this - but "Snell photographer" turned up nothing in Delaware County searches. F. C. Snell was a prominent photographer at the turn of the 20th century who wrote at least one book, and contributed to journals for amateur photographers. Perhaps Appleton was following some of his advice in the photographs marked "Mr. Snell"? O maybe Mr. Snell came to Media and used Appleton's studio for some work?

M.E.H.P stands for Most Excellent High Priest, a Masonic Lodge position

Worshipful Master is a Masonic Lodge position.

Worshipful Master is a Masonic Lodge position.

M.E.H.P stands for Most Excellent High Priest, a Masonic Lodge position

Worshipful Master is a Masonic Lodge position. The photographer wears a Masonic apron, white gloves and tuxedo with a Masonic pin on the lapel, and poses next to a certificate from the Masons on which sits his black top hat.

In print shop making posters, probably the Delaware County American office. A helper, probably Charles Haddock, is also in the picture; see AP-4099 for another picture of Haddock. Posters, probably work samples, hang on the wall.

The photographer is wearing his Knights of Templar regalia.

The photographer is wearing his Knights of Templar regalia. Photographer's index includes this reference after title: (Mr. Snell) See possible explanations at AP-5316-5.

Probably along Ridley Creek near Media. AP-4221 is same location.

Prelate is a Masonic Lodge position.

The photographer's grandfather. Copy is from a daguerreotype.