Melvin Stiles Hinson (Rivers) Godber

Description:

Ambrotype of Melvin Rivers Godber surrounded by a gold metal border mounted in a full case of stamped leather. One side of the interior is a burgandy velvet. She is wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar.

Godber was the daughter of Captain John Rivers of the Stono Plantation on James Island and the wife of William Godber.

Gift of Pauline Dill.

• Title: Melvin Stiles Hinson (Rivers) Godber
• Photographer: Unattributed
• Date: Undated

---

• Collection: Photograph Collection
• Object Name: Cased Photographs
• Object Id: MK 9204

---

• Search Terms
  • Ambrotypes
  • Cased photographs
  • Portrait photographs
  • Women