Unidentified Women 2005-115-50

E. R. Healy ground floor Gallery’s Portrait Photograph of Unidentified Women

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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EDWIN RUTHVEN HEALY (1856-1923) and ADA “ADDIE” GOSSAGE HEALY (1860-1923). Edwin and Ada Healy were a married couple, and both were listed in California directories as a photographer. It has been assumed they worked together; however, ascertaining their division of labor is problematic. The “E. R. Healy Gound Floor Gallery” was opened in 1896 at 816 Main Street, Petaluma, California. It was later relocated to 818 Main Street and sold in June, 1905. In 1906 the Healys moved to Berkeley, California. (To view all portraits in this collection taken at the E. R. Healy Ground Floor Gallery and for additional information on Edwin and Ada Healy, click on their names in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Unidentified

Description: Victoria of two unidentified women, one standing with her arm around the other sitting. Both women have large hats on with bows. Both women are wearing double-breasted jackets with large puffy sleeves, and gloves.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 8.5 x 13 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Obverse: (identify group or individual, gender(s); identify pose, furniture & props; describe composition, background, added color…)

Description, Reverse: N/A

Date: c. 1896-1905  

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2005-115-50

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