The pictures below show a larger front and back view of this 1871 Philadelphia Pennsylvania Carte de Visite Photograph with Genealogy Notes. The photograph is of a bearded man named ''John Frowert DuComb'' who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 29th, 1820. This photograph was given to ''Clarence and Alice'' from their Father in October 1923. The photo was found wrapped in the folded paper cover that is shown. It was created at: C. H. SPIELER'S PHOTOGRAPH ROOMS 720 CHESTNUT ST. PHILADELPHIA There is writing on the paper cover and on the back of the CDV photo that reads as follows: TO ''CLARENCE AND ALICE'' FROM FATHER ''OCTOBER 1923'' GRAND FATHER OF C. G. DUCOMB ''JOHN FROWERT DUCOMB'' BORN JUNE 29th 1820 PHILADELPHIA. PA. THIS PHOTO TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1871. (AGE 51) DIED APRIL 27th 1880 AND HE WAS INTERRED IN WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY (LOT NO. 176 WASHINGTON SECTION) MONTGOMERY CO., PA. ''FATHER'' OF WILLIAM CRAWFORD DUCOMB. BORN MAY 1st 1854. PHILADELPHIA. This CDV photograph measures 2-1/2'' x 3-7/8''. It is clear and it appears to be in excellent or better condition with the writing on the back as pictured. |