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1850 · 27000358 — 1850-1900. Two photographs appear to be missing as there are names written below the cut out but no photo. One photograph of a young boy has residue over his face. Cover wear and rubbing. Damage to back strip. A photograph album of the family of Laban March 1780-1860 an American politician from Massachusetts. The album contains approximately seventy-seven 77 photographs of the great Marcy family. It appears as though one of Laban's children compiled the album since Laban and his wife Fanny Howe 1791-1857 don't appear in the album. On the free endpaper is a partial family tree of Laban's children including all six children and the names of some of their children. There are 77 photographs in the album 42 are identified at least by name written under the photograph and at times additional information is provided. Photos include Laban's children sons-and-daughters-in-law their grandchildren and other extended family members. In a few instances individuals are noted as great friends of the family. There are 28 young children or babies the remainder are adults of various ages. Several individuals are pictured twice and one three times at different times. The family genealogy is available upon request with asterisks is placed beside the name the individual that has an identified photograph in the album. There are two photographs in the album of individuals that are clearly not related to the Marcy family in any way. The first is a small photograph of King Edward VII when he was still Prince of Wales. The second is a small photograph of Mrs. Tom Thumb. The album consists of forty 40 pages evenly split between pages that hold a single large photograph and pages that can hold four smaller photographs. Of the seventy-seven 77 photographs contained in the album seventeen 17 are large photographs and sixty 60 are quarter-page photographs. Most pages are completely filled. The majority of the album contains portraits of a single person however there are five 5 photos with two individuals in them and one 1 that features a trio of young children. Regardless of the shape of the cut out the dimensions remain largely the same. Measures 5 1/4" x 3/4" larger cut outs 3 1/2" x 2" smaller cut outs. With the exception of three all the photographs fit neatly into these slots. . As such the smallest photograph in the book is 3/4" x 5/8". The majority of the photographs are in good condition with minimal to no fading. There are a few tin types with the majority of the photographs being cabinet cards or carte de visites . The photographs can be removed and at times there is information to be found on the back of the card normally relating to the photographer who took the picture. Some of the photograph studios used were: E. L. Brand & Co. in Chicago IL GH. Bercamasco Photographe in St. Petersbourg Rogers in Hartford CT and Richardson in Boston MA. The album black leather covers with decorative embossing meant to invoke the image of the metal hinges that were once used to hold old books together. The spine of the book has gilt lettering which states "Album". There are remnants of what appears to have been a clasp meant to secure the book closed. Interior pages are gilt edge. Measures 11" x 8". <br /> <br />To view images click: <br />https://photos.app.goo.gl/68qturBMNU2jdUe4A Laban Marcy was born on March 7 1780 to Asahel Marcy 1738-1819 and Priscilla Dunham 1740-1829 in Greenwich MA. He married Fanny Howe 1791-1857 on April 4 1812 and had six children. He attended Woodstock Academy and studied law under Judge Barnes of Tolland CT. He was elected a Massachusetts State Representative or Senator the records are unclear and was a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention in 1820 and again in 1853. He died on October 11 1860 in Greenwich MA. <br /> hardcover books