Lone Cedar Tree, ca. 1884-1905

Item — Photograph Box: 1, Folder: 4

Identifier: 2022.010.028

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Danforth Family Photographs is a collection of 38 photographs taken in Syria (modern-day Lebanon) that belonged to sisters Agnes and Helen Danforth. The photographs, which date from circa 1884 to 1905, primarily consist of landscape views of the Adonis River Valley and surrounding locations in Syria. A small number also feature people and structures from the same region. The Danforth sisters were the children of missionaries based in Syria.

Dates

ca. 1884-1905

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Description

Black and white photograph of a single cedar tree on the slope of a hill. Rocky hills are visible in the background. Handwritten on back: 'Lone Cedar. Near B'shirri'