Tag Archives: Capewell Glass Negative Collection

Bowler Hats and Ben-Hur Scrap

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Joe_Williams

John B. Capewell of Westville, NJ is back with a couple of the lads loafing in a wooded area this time. John in the middle is a blur of motion as he triggers his camera’s shutter with a string. The … Continue reading →

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You Load 16 Tons and What Do You Get?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Joe_Williams

The Lads are back among the rocks again, and John B. Capewell has rejoined them in front of the camera.

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Found! A Print from The Capewell Glass Negative Collection!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Through some internet detective work, we have uncovered another piece of the puzzle in the mystery of the Capewell Glass Negative Collection. The man seated to the left of the photo next to John B. Capewell on the right is … Continue reading →

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Informal Family Portrait in the Yard – The Capewell Glass Negative Collection

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Mr and Mrs Capewell. John and Ella.

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Mystery of the Ghost Boy Solved!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Joe_Williams

We’re back again with another negative from the collection of 200 glass negatives shot by John B Capewell of Westville, NJ about 100 years ago. This is a follow-up to last week’s post featuring a ghostly figure in front of … Continue reading →