A house portrait album owned by the Wilkinson family of Franklin, Mass. This bound album contains thirteen black and white photographs (7.5 x 9.5) illustrating a house and its rooms at the turn of the nineteenth century. Each photo is a detailed study of the furnishings and decor. Rooms include living rooms, dining room, and bedrooms. Of particular note is the wonderful detail found in the wallpaper (pages 2-5, 7, 8, and 10-13) rugs, and furniture. Each page is stamped R. J. Calkin, photographer, Franklin, Massachusetts. The album cover is inscribed H. L. Wilkinson, 1900.
