Antique 1913 Gage and Johnson Merrimack Street Haverhill MA Original Photo

Description: An antique photograph from a family’s travels between 1912 and 1914. It was part of their family album and acquired from their estate. They appear to have lived in the U.S. south (Texas and Missouri), but travelled throughout the country on occasion. This photo is likely one of a kind. Type & Size: A 4x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair antique condition. Please see images for detailed scans. Photo may have age related fading, wrinkling, or other age deterioration. The back side of most of the photos from this album contain captions written by the family. Pieces of backing cardboard or glue may remain attached to maintain integrity of the photo. The photograph depicts a street scene in Haverhill, Massachusetts, from 1913. It shows two storefronts: "Gage and Johnson," a shop selling Kodaks, jewelry, and watches, and "D.J. Kenney," a clothing store specializing in waists. A man is walking in front of the stores, and a woman is just entering the view on the right, typical of early 20th-century attire.During the early 1910s, Haverhill was a bustling industrial city known for its shoe manufacturing. Being a vibrant commercial hub, Merrimack Street was home to several businesses catering to both locals and travelers. Kodak cameras were gaining popularity, marking a significant time for accessible photography.Displayed text includes signage such as "J.A. Ruel, Physician and Surgeon" above the store, along with "Gage and Johnson Kodaks" and "Waists D.J. Kenney" clearly visible. There are no captions or identifiable people mentioned in the image.

Price: 46 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-26T08:37:54.000Z

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