Interior bedroom of a home located in Franklin, W. Va. A couple are the subjects of the portrait, and the photographer can be seen in the mirror's reflection.
Workmen pose in front of a Franklin, W. Va. building. The building has several signs on it, including one for Bickford & Huffman Grain Drills. The men are likely blacksmiths.
Home of Dr. Preston Boggs in Franklin, W. Va., located on what is now North Main Street. The home was included when Franklin's historic district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
On the left is a Geiser Manufacturing Company steam tractor engine, also known as road locomotives, which likely pulled these farmers ploughs behind them. In the center is likely a threshing machine for the separation of grain from stalks and husks. On the right, a group of men sit with tightly bound bags, likely holding the grain seed.
Christmas at O. Z. Gibson Residence, Valley Point, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the house with presents sorted beneath it. The home likely belongs to Orvis Zacheus "Oz" Gibson, a brother of the photographer, Scott Gibson.