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High Resolution Images from 1851 Ellis Collection

Overview

This item comprises high‑resolution TIFF images that belong to the 1851 Ellis Collection. The collection was compiled by the photographer Ellis in 1851 and is currently held by Drexel University. The images are presented in TIFF format, each exceeding 40 MB in file size, and are accessible via the provided URLs. The item is catalogued as a still image, with the language noted as English. No specific copyright or usage restrictions are listed.

Background

Ellis, an active mid‑19th‑century photographer, assembled a photographic collection in 1851 that documents contemporary scenes and subjects. The collection was later incorporated into Drexel University’s archival holdings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Drexel University, a research institution located in Philadelphia, serves as the custodian of the collection. The collection is referenced in the source metadata as “Ellis Collection 1851” and is linked to the broader “High Resolution Images” subject area.

The item includes two TIFF files:

a0721851ellis021.tif – 44,707,116 bytes, IPFS CID `bafkreiet5pwax4w2gpfjrksppvep5bgj3fa6gaeyiir6losscou5wrd3q4`, accessible at `https://cdn.arke.institute/asset/MI6G84YKP6FVGP1RQ3A`.
a0721851ellis022.tif – 43,488,616 bytes, IPFS CID `bafkreianplfvn4zbajczaqlofd5ct3hxz34yu7mnmoqpapqezickp7avzq`, accessible at `https://cdn.arke.institute/asset/MI6G677PUNNUMF4SYP`.

These images are part of the Ellis Collection 1851 and are catalogued under the subject headings “High Resolution Images,” “Historical Images,” and “1851 Collection.” The images are likely of historical significance, though their specific content is not described in the metadata.

Scope

The collection covers photographic material created in 1851 by Ellis. It is geographically tied to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is housed at Drexel University. The item includes only the two TIFF images listed above; no additional media or ancillary materials are indicated. The collection is intended for historical research and preservation, with no explicit exclusions noted beyond the lack of specified rights.

Raw Cheimarros Data

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@file_a072_1851ellis_021_tif -> resolution -> "high"

@file_a072_1851ellis_022_tif -> part of -> @ellis_collection_1851
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@file_a072_1851ellis_022_tif -> resolution -> "high"

High Resolution Images from 1851 Ellis Collection

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High Resolution Images from 1851 Ellis Collection

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