Includes a self standing 19th century mahogany swivel frame with two portrait photos, an American Oak frame with a black and white photo of The Rev John Dickson Gilliland seated in Victorian Heywood Wakefield arm chair reading a newspaper measuring approx. 10.25" tall x 8.25" wide and Pencil signed portrait photograph from 1916 of John Gilliland in antique frame and three other family photos of Anne's one in a METZK stamped bird and ribbon frame of John Gilliland as a toddler. Thomas S. Bronson (1868 – 1955) was a New Haven physician with a lifelong passion for photography. Because of his family’s comfortable lifestyle, T. S. never had to practice medicine for a living; instead, he was able parlay his hobby into a full time occupation. The New Haven Museum is fortunate to own over 25,000 glass plate negatives made by Bronson during the first two decades of the twentieth century. His photographs are valuable as visual record of New Haven and its surrounding environs – of its people and landscape. Bronson often looked inward, photographing his family, home, and friends. But he was also mobile – he owned an automobile and took road trips to neighboring towns. His collection serves as one of the chief resources we have in understanding New Haven during the first quarter of the twentieth century. Although a self-taught photographer, Bronson opened a photo finishing business, photographed sporting events for Yale University and freelanced for local papers. As a member of the New Haven Camera Club, he learned about new photographic technologies and equipment and traveled around the state photographing with his fellow camera enthusiasts. Bronson used a graflex camera early on, but claimed to own as many as forty different cameras. In an interview late in life, Bronson admitted, “I am a great photographer.” Indeed, he was.

Provenance: Direct acquisition from The Bob and Anne Feller residence of Gates Mills Ohio. Bob and Anne Feller were the first family of the Cleveland Indians for many, many years. Cherished by sports fans in Cleveland and around the world, their legacy will live on forever. Premier Auction Galleries has had the privilege of obtaining many of the cherished items from the Feller home in Gates Mills, Ohio. An amazing selection of artwork, furniture, household belongings, Annes handbag collection, Bobs personal desk, personal artifacts, sports memorabilia, clothing, household items and so much more. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Premier Auction Galleries LLC shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections from the uses. We do our best to offer photos and some insight to the condition. We encourage personal inspection. Shipping should be considered before placing a bid. We do our best to accommodate Domestic shipping within the United States on smaller items. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. Please do not bid if you are uncertain.