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Submerged Car

Image

View across river of a crowd gathered on a steep riverbank overlooking a submerged car. There is a large house at the top of the hill.

Date Created:
1930
Creator:
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt

Publication Information

Creator
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
Date Created
1930

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
(T812)171
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012G6X
Legacy ID
WHi 69981

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Alice Kent Trimpey

Alice Kent Trimpey

1930

Mrs. Ephraim Burt Trimpey points to a zinnia blooming in a late summer garden. She us wearing a hat and fur-trimmed coat.

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Alice Kent Trimpey

Alice Kent Trimpey

1930

A portrait of the photographer's wife, Alice Kent Trimpey, sitting. Mrs. Trimpey was an authority on antiques and antique dolls.

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Ephraim Burt Trimpey

Ephraim Burt Trimpey

1940

A seated self-portrait of the photographer. He wears eyeglasses, and a suit with vest and floppy cravat.

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The Trimpey Residence

The Trimpey Residence

1935

View from street of the home of Ephraim Burt and Alice Kent Trimpey, 719 Oak Street, after a snowfall. The classical revival style house has symmetrical wings with porches and a columned front entr...

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Mr. and Mrs. Trimpey

Mr. and Mrs. Trimpey

1935

Ephraim Burt Trimpey and his wife Alice Kent Trimpey sit in front of their fireplace. The Trimpeys were antique dealers and collectors; Mr. Trimpey was also a professional photographer.

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McFetridge House

McFetridge House

1935

The Tudor Style stone and stucco home of E.P. McFetridge, president of the Island Woolen Mill Company.

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