7094----c1922 Cribbs Home original photos Conneautville PA - residents + grounds

Amazing lot of 9 original photos of the old Cribbs Home for the Aged of Conneautville PA. These photos were rescued from a store closing in Western PA. Six of the 9 photos were created by well known Meadville PA photographer H.E. Ellsworth. Two are unmarked but we are sure these are also the work of Ellsworth. One lone photograph (very similar to the others) was done by another well known photographer named "Skillen" of Sharpsville PA. These images reveal several of the residents posing in front of the home, as well in the yard with structures in the background. There are also several outstanding country and lake scenes with perhaps other farms in the distance. I have scanned all the images below and have included several interesting closeups. Some of our favorites were the Model-T's on the side of the home, and a sign along the front of the home which reads "Danger Run Slow" referring to the new automobile fad. While researching online, we came across three of the same images we have in this collection (see below). The Cribbs Home opened in 1919 to 12 residents. Later closing, sold, and reopened as it stands today as a fine elder care facility. Each photo is described in detail below, having been numbered from 1 to 9. We are dating these photos at circa 1922, According to the 1920 census, there are 17 "inmates" (yes inmates), and one matron named Carrie Graves. The Superintendent listed is Glenn Moyer, and his wife Edith. Four of the 17 are two married couples which we believe to be in the photos, George + Edith Simmons and Alexander + Elizabeth Drake. We were also able to determine from obituaries, that several in the census, later passed away in the home, so they are definitely in the photos. All the cabinet photos measure approx 13-1/2 x 11-1/2 and remain in VG condition. One photo has a ragged edge at the bottom, but the subject is not affected. Another has a gouge at the bottom, which also does not affect. Absolutely NO returns on original photos or documents. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY the photos are included in this sale. Any research or other materials are NOT included. Please keep in mind, the original photos are much more in focus than we can present below.  In addition, the photos also lose clarity when they are scanned for closeup viewing. LIST OF THE 9 CABINET PHOTOS No. 1 -- Entrance with residents - younger woman second from left on balcony wearing a cross would be the Matron Carrie Graves. No. 2 -- Entrance with residents - same as No. 1 but from slightly farther distance - three women that were standing on the right are now seated to the left - larger view of fountain -- bottom border is torn but does not affect photo No. 3 -- Garden view with some residents -- swings and two autos are visible - sidewalk and road in foreground No. 4 -- End view -- driveway and additional structure -- lady on porch above sign "Danger Run Slow." No. 5 -- End view -- appears to be identical to No. 4 No. 6 -- Close up of lake with structures in background - camera blur No. 7 -- end view of structures - flowers in field No. 8 -- rear view of structures -- farmhouse and barn across road on left - gouge on lower border. No. 9 -- long distance view of structures - other nearby farms and homes on left - hazy day background Get images that make Supersized seem small. THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter