Ss Ams Darling 179 -49- Jpg May 2026

Alternatively, “AMS” is a standard abbreviation for (Archive of the Holy Mary) in Italian church records, or Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA). In photography, AMS might refer to a photographer’s initials or a camera model (e.g., a Kodak Advanced Photo System).

A studio portrait of a person named Darling, from a photography studio called “AMS” (e.g., AMS Studios in Chicago), image #179, negative 49. SS AMS Darling 179 -49- jpg

If we imagine the photograph captured in the file, we likely see a vessel of distinct character. Ships of this class were not welded together in the modern fashion; they were riveted . Thousands of red-hot steel pins were hammered into place by teams of men, creating a hull that looked like a metallic patchwork quilt. AMS Studios in Chicago)