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[Engraving in 'Les Chats']

Description: Photograph of an engraving in the book "Les Chats" by François Augustin de Paradis de Moncrif. The engraving is a fold-out, full-page piece done by Anne-Claude-Philipe de Tubieres. Some of the cats in the engraving are dressed as humans would be during the time-period while others are in the posture of everyday cats. They are in a scene on the roof of a building. The pages are held open with a clear, plastic band.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Side angle of antique Linhof camera]

Description: Photograph of an antique Linhof camera from an angle. The side shown has a mount for a 'flashgun' and the back offers instructions for different film sizes and the necessary corresponding measurements.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Tin Man" art piece from side]

Description: Photograph of a whirley-gig, folk art piece that is titled "Tin Man". It depicts a little man with a yellow hat who cranks a metal bar, attached to a weight and counter-weight, that turns the fan. It resembles a farmer and a windmill.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Shelley Davis at Dickens exhibit]

Description: Photograph of Shelley Davis at the reception for UNT Special Collections' Fall 2014 exhibit about the Vann Victorian Collection. She is sitting at a table in the exhibit room and is reading the exhibit's guidebook.
Date: October 21, 2014
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Untitled wooden box]

Description: Photograph of a wooden box with the initials "B.R." on the side. It is divided into three sections and has a board with a handle attached to the top of the middle piece. There is also a string tied to the handle.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Washer Women" and base]

Description: Photograph of a folk-art piece titled "Washer Women", that depicts to female figures. One is reclining in what appears to be a rocking chair and the other is standing with her hands reaching towards a board in the yellow bucket in front of her. Both figures are designed differently. The one reclining is two dimensional and painted in white and black, while the one standing upright is three dimensional and has distinct features, two eyes a protruding nose and a carved mouth, and colorful blue p… more
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Guests gathered at Dickens exhibit]

Description: Photograph of three guests at the reception for UNT Special Collections' Fall 2014 exhibit about the Vann Victorian Collection. They are gathered next to a low glass box display case and two have refreshments with them.
Date: October 21, 2014
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Don't Fence Me In" artist book from above]

Description: Photograph of a handmade miniature book featuring the first line of a Cole Porter song. The book is opened and the pages are connected accordion style. They have red text along the top of each page. The covers are made from ponderosa pine and the front has a stamped leather piece of a rider on a bucking horse.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Walter Crane's 'Faerie Queene']

Description: Photograph of an edition of Edmund Spenser's 'Faerie Queene' that is illustrated by Walter Crane. The book is open to an illumination and is resting on a cradle made of two wedges. The image depicts a woman on her knees in the midst of several men in armor and holding swords and shields. A short portion of writing is included below and designs decorate the border.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Dump House" art piece]

Description: Photograph of a "Dump House", folk art piece. The structure resembles a small shack with a red tin roof and white-painted wooden planks serving as the exterior wall. Broken items and small signs and advertisements decorate the house. There are pieces of dolls, small bottles and a bell on the piece.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Kodak 2A Hack-Eye Model B camera front]

Description: Photograph of an antique Kodak 2A Hawk-Eye Model B camera. The camera is on its side and the covering, which also functions as a platform for the bellows, is closed. This leaves the interior of the camera covered.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Penny wooden doll from side]

Description: Photograph of a penny wooden doll sitting in a small wooden chair with a woven wicker seat. The doll has a dark skin-tone and is dressed in layers of patterned fabric. The face is painted on and includes, eyebrows, eyes, and a mouth with teeth. There is a nose protruding from the face and the arms have a screw in the shoulder allowing them to be moved and positioned.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Duck art-piece at angle]

Description: Photograph of a wooden folk-art piece that resembles a duck, that has been laid on its side. The duck has a red head, cream colored bill and body, and black tipped winds and tail. The wings appear to be on hinges.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Pennsylvania Gazette, April 20, 1749, Article 1]

Description: Photograph of the first article in Benjamin Franklin's 'The Pennsylvania Gazette', published on April 20, 1749. The piece reads "Continuation of the General and Definitive Treaty of Peace, begun in No. 1053 of this Paper. Article I. There shall be a christian, universal, and perpetual peace, both by sea and land, and a sincere and inviolable friendship between the high powers before mentioned..." Part of the second column is also visible.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Guest ledger at Dickens exhibit]

Description: Photograph of the guest ledger for the reception for UNT Special Collections' Fall 2014 exhibit about the Vann Victorian Collection. There is a full list of names on one side of the sign in sheet.
Date: October 21, 2014
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Sue Parks, Julie Judkins, and Cathy Hartman at Dickens exhibit]

Description: Photograph of (L-R) Sue Parks, Julie Judkins, and Cathy Hartman, the assistant dean of UNT Libraries, at the reception for UNT Special Collections' Fall 2014 exhibit about the Vann Victorian Collection. Parks and Judkins are both holding refreshments. Behind them is a window and two very full bookcases.
Date: October 21, 2014
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Oil Well" windmill fan]

Description: Photograph of the windmill fan and details at the top of a whirley-gig folk art piece. It is a scene depicting a man, with a hat and dressed in a red shirt and blue overalls, holding a metal piece that connects to his car. The car is black and has red wheels. On the end opposite the car are four fan blades that are painted red and white.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Duck art-piece upper body]

Description: Photograph of a wooden folk-art piece that resembles a duck, that has been laid on its side. The duck has a red head with a cream colored bill and body. The wings appear to be on hinges.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Tree" artist book back cover]

Description: Photograph of the back cover of a handmade miniature book featuring the work of John Muir, a piece titled "Tree". The inner pages, not visible in this picture, were made by Donna Thomas, and the book is bound in leather and wood from Peter Thomas. The leather clasps on the book's fore-edge are held shut with a stick.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A guest, Dr. J. Don Vann, and Kevin Hawkins at Dickens exhibit]

Description: Photograph of (L-R) an unidentified guest, Dr. J. Don Vann, and Kevin Hawkins, the Assistant Dean for Scholarly Communication & Interim Copyright Librarian at UNT Libraries, at the reception for UNT Special Collections' Fall 2014 exhibit about the Vann Victorian Collection. The three appear to be having a conversation and behind them many other guests are visible.
Date: October 21, 2014
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Martin Halbert, Cathy Hartman, and Sue Parks at Dickens exhibit]

Description: Photograph of (L-R) Martin Halbert, Dean of UNT Libraries, Cathy Hartman, the Associate Dean of UNT Libraries, and Sue Parks at the reception for UNT Special Collections' Fall 2014 exhibit about the Vann Victorian Collection. They are standing together in the Special Collections reading room where the exhibit was housed.
Date: October 21, 2014
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Argus A camera from front]

Description: Photograph of the Argus model A camera from the front. The camera is black and silver and part of the Byrd Williams Family Photography Collection.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Not Paper" book beside box]

Description: Photograph of a leather bound book titled "Not Paper" by Peter Thomas. The book features descriptions and samples of different paper-like materials that are not paper including Amate, Birch Bark, Parchment, Papyrus, Tapa, Tyvec and Wasp Nest. On the right is the box, made by Donna Thomas that houses the book; it has a marbled pink and blue dye on it and letters stamped in. The words "Not Paper" are also on it.
Date: December 4, 2013
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dolores and J. Don Vann with guest at Dickens exhibit]

Description: Photograph of (L-R) Dolores Vann, an unidentified guest, and Dr. J. Don Vann at the reception for UNT Special Collections' Fall 2014 exhibit about the Vann Victorian Collection. They are standing together in the Special Collections reading room where the exhibit was housed.
Date: October 21, 2014
Creator: Sylve, Joshua
Location: 33.210113 -97.148993
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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