Early photo of Harry Stauffer holding his Graflex 3A that he purchased in June of 1917. Photo was taken by James Keller of Ephrata, PA in 1970. |
One of Harry's photos from 1920. |
Harry's notebook documenting every photo he ever took. |
Harry's earlier photographic equipment. |
This book from Harry's collection was printed in 1787 by Benjamin Mayer of Ephrata. It is an edition of Franklin's autobiography that was printed in the German language. |
This is an advertisement for the Conestoga Press, Harry's own establishment. At the bottom of it is the metal engraving used to print his "Printer's Mark" on the relief press which he had. |
Picture of Harry working on his mid-19th century hand press. |
A pencil portraiture of Harry made by James L. Keller of Ephrata on February 19, 1970. |
An engraving mounted on wood to be "type high" for printing on Harry's press. |
The above engraving was used to print this card. |
Wow, Harry and I also enjoyed woodworking. This is one of his chairs that is on display in the Museum. I must admit that he was a better craftsman than I am. |
One of Harry's many Christmas cards made in 1954. I also made cards on the letterpress for many years to send to friends. |
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