Bullock’s four children – Marjorie, John, Francke, and Richard – were frequent subjects in his photography. His early images capture their youthful innocence and playful spirits, while later photographs highlight their growth through adolescence and into young adults with children of their own.
A Horseless Wagon, August 3, 1897, P84-01-108Young girl in a hat seated on a bed, [Marjorie Bullock, c. 1895], P86-03-1670The Whistler, August 7, 1898, P84-01-152Boy Holding Toy Train, P84-01-423Richard in Long Overcoat, also in Chair Reading, December 1911, P84-01-222With Trumpet & Drum, July 4, 1897, P84-01-099Three Children at Table with Tea Set, P84-01-433Portrait of Woman [Marjorie], P84-01-486J.E.B. Wedding Party Mt. Pocono series July 16, 1927, P86-03-530
Family and Friends
Bullock’s other portraits document extended family members and close family friends of the Bullock’s. These photos include staged and formal portraits as well as informal group portraits during outings or communal events.
Ed Staplesat Bungalow, P86-03-565Elderly Woman Knitting, P84-01-439Dr. William R. Bullock, September 1907, P84-01-219Mrs. Topliff Johnson 1930 series, P86-03-560Car Wash, Antoinette Brewer Shallcross Bullock wife of Richard, P86-03-582J. Franke Rumsey, December 17, 1907, P84-01-218ARita in the bungalow, P86-03-234Jack Simon & Betty 1929 series, P86-03-546R.H. Downing 1902, P84-01-195