Vestal, Warren Eugene (1883-1973)

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH OF William Thomas Vestal and Warren Eugene Vestal

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Names: William Thomas Vestal and Warren Eugene Vestal

Description: The two Vestal brothers appear in this double portrait in front of a staged brick wall behind which is a painted backdrop depicting a gray coastal scene. Will, a toddler, is on the left and Warren, a child of 4 or 5, is on the right. The boys are dressed in matching outfits. They wear pleated skirts, a front-buttoned vest, and a jacket, all in the same fabric. Topping their jackets is a white lace bordered collar.

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Biographical Note: According to his obituary, Warren was born at the Vestal Station in Two Rock. He graduated, along with his sister Lena, from the Santa Rosa Business College in 1900. He and his brother, William, managed a large poultry farm at Stony Point, and at sometime prior to 1911, they sold it and moved to Santa Rosa to establish a hatchery. Warren also worked as an automobile salesman and was connected with the Silvershield Realty and Insurance Company in Santa Rosa. Warren is buried in the Santa Rosa Memorial Park.

Family Affiliation: Warren Eugene Vestal was a son of early pioneers, Lemuel Hadley Vestal (1841-1932) and Amelia Nancy Ayers Vestal (1852-1930). Among his siblings were Lena Ester Vestal Hall ((1878-1968) and William Thomas Vestal ((1885-1947). Warren was married to Ethel Francis Huckins Vestal (1888 - 1966). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126367284/warren_e_vestal.

Bibliography: The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa), January 27, 1926, p. 2; December 23, 1973, p.28. Santa Rosa Republican, Jan 4, 1911, p.4. Sonoma West Times and News, June 20, 1900, p. 3.

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.8 x 16.4

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: Embossed in the left bottom corner is the photographer’s imprint, “L. F. Sheppard”. Directly above the imprint, handwritten in script in pencil is: “Will Vestal”. Opposite this name is: “Warren Vestal married Ethel”. Below this is: Sons of Millie + Lemuel Vestal”.

Description, back: Handwritten in script in black marker along the left side of the bottom edge is: “Will Vestal”. Along the right side of the bottom edge is: “Warren Vestal”. Below these inscriptions is written: “Sons of Millie and Lemuel Vestal”. (Millie was a nickname given to their mother, Amelia.)

Date: 1887 or 1888

Condition: There is a water stain on the top edge of the front of this cabinet card.

Owner:  The Cyndi Logan Collection, digital copy by permission.

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Vestal, William Thomas (1885-1947)

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH OF William Thomas Vestal and Warren Eugene Vestal

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Names: William Thomas Vestal and Warren Eugene Vestal

Description: The two Vestal brothers appear in this double portrait in front of a staged brick wall behind which is a painted backdrop depicting a gray coastal scene. Will, a toddler, is on the left, and Warren, a child of 4 or 5, is on the right. The boys are dressed in matching outfits. They wear pleated skirts, a front-buttoned vest, and a jacket, all in the same fabric. Topping their jackets is a white lace- bordered collar.

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Biographical Note: William Thomas Vestel was born in the Stony Point area and lived in Sonoma County all his life. He and his brother, Warren, managed a large poultry farm at Stony Point which they sold prior to 1911. They then moved to Santa Rosa and established a hatchery. William operated a cigar store on Fourth Street for many years and was a long-time member of the Santa Rosa Aerie No. 210, F.O.E.

Family Affiliation: William Thomas Vestal was the son of early Petaluma pioneers Lemuel Hadley Vestal (1841-1932) and Amelia Nancy Ayers Vestal (1852-1930). Among his siblings were Lena Ester Vestal Hall ((1878-1968) and Warren Eugene Vestal (1883-1973). William was married to Georgia T. Vestal (1891-1963). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76940785/william-t-vestal.

Bibliography: Petaluma Argus-Courier, Nov. 18, 1947, p. 6. Santa Rosa Republican, Jan 4, 1911, p.4; Nov. 18, 1947, p. 4.

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.8 x 16.4

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: Embossed in the left bottom corner is the photographer’s imprint, “L. F. Sheppard”. Directly above the imprint, handwritten in script in pencil is: “Will Vestal”. Opposite this name is: “Warren Vestal married Ethel”. Below this is: Sons of Millie + Lemuel Vestal”.

Description, back: Handwritten in script in black marker along the left side of the bottom edge is: “Will Vestal”. Along the right side of the bottom edge is: “Warren Vestal”. Below these inscriptions is written: “Sons of Millie and Lemuel Vestal”. (Millie was a nickname given to their mother, Amelia.)

Date: 1887

Condition: There is a water stain on the top edge of the front of this cabinet card.

Owner: The Cyndi Logan Collection, digital copy by permission.

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

Wilson, Thomas J. (1872-1934) (3 of 3)

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH OF Thomas J. Wilson

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Names: Thomas J. Wilson

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.8 x 16.4

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front:

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Date:

Condition:

Owner:  The Cyndi Logan Collection, digital copy by permission.

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Wilson, Mattie

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH OF Mattie Wilson

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Names: Mattie Wilson

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Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: .

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.8 x 16.4

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  The Cyndi Logan Collection, digital copy by permission.

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

Baker, Aletha Hall O'Brien (1883-1966)(2 of 4)

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Aletha Hall O’Brien baker

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Aletha Hall O’Brien Baker. At the time this portrait was taken, the sitter would have been known as Aletha Hall

Description: This child sits atop a bale of hay dressed in a white dress embellished with a wide lace hem and collar. She wears dark stockings and leather boots. The child assumes a strikingly dignified pose uncommon in one so young.

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Biographical Note: Aletha Hall was born in Petaluma in 1883, the eldest child of Gilbert and Mary Louise Brown Hall.  She was educated at Petaluma schools and the Ursuline Academy in Santa Rosa and for a while ran her own millinery store in Petaluma.  In 1907 she married local physician Dr. John Thomas O’Brien and the couple was blessed with three children, Margaret in 1908, Kathleen in 1911, and John T., Jr., in 1913. During the First World War, Dr. O’Brien received a commission to the Army Medical Corps and was stationed in San Diego.  Aletha drove south with her children to be near him and when he was honorably discharged they all returned to Petaluma to their beautiful home on several acres near Oak Hill Park.  In 1920 the O’Briens sold their home and moved to San Francisco.  In 1926 Dr. O’Brien died there at the age of 63.  Several years later Aletha married Walter Baker, an officer with the Metropolitan Insurance Company.  Walter died in 1933 and Aletha, at the age of 50, was again a widow.

 Aletha led a busy life as a widow.  She settled in Palo Alto and was highly involved with her family which included twelve grandchildren.  She never moved back to Petaluma but always kept her connection, often visiting relatives and friends there, and frequently sending notices of family events to the Argus Courier.  She was frequently involved in local events, acting as a guest speaker at AAUW meetings and as a frequent chairperson at political conferences.  She was a staunch Democrat and after Eisenhower’s win expressed herself with one of the first bumper stickers:  Don’t Blame Me!  I voted Democrat!  Aletha Hall O’Brien Baker died in 1966 and was buried in the O’Brien Plot in the Catholic Calvary Cemetery in Petaluma.

*This biographical note was written by Aletha Hall O’Brien Baker’s descendant, Kathleen O’Brien Balestrini.

Family Affiliation: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42033731/aletha-o'brien_baker. There are many portraits of other members of the Hall, O’Brien, and Baker families in this archive.

Bibliography: Petaluma Argus-Courier, September, 20, 1966, p. 5 (obituary); The Peninsula Times Tribune (Palo Alto, CA), September 20, 1966, p. 4 (obituary). For additional information and artifacts pertaining to the Hall and O’Brien families, see the Kathleen O’Brien Balestrini Collection at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum.

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: Sheppard’s imprint appears along the bottom edge of this card.

Description, back: Handwritten in pencil is, “Aletha Hall” and “1883-1966”.

Date: c. 1888

Condition: There is slight foxing in the top half of the card, and the back side is slightly soiled.

Owner: From the collection of Kathleen O’Brien Balestrini, digital copy by permission.

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

Wallace, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lewis (1878-1953)(2 of 6)

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH OF Elizabeth lewis Wallace

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Names: Elizabeth Lewis Wallace

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Family Affiliation: .

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.8 x 16.4

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front:

Description, back:

Date:

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Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Barbara Webster Collection, 2022-214-324

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Cox, Julia Bertha Lewis (1885-1982) (2 of 5)

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH OF Julia Bertha lewis

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Names: Julia Bertha Lewis Cox

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.8 x 16.4

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front:

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Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Barbara Webster Collection, 2022-214-322

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Green, Gertrude J. Symonds (d. 1930)

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Gertrude J. Symonds Green

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Gertrude J. Symonds Green

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, Gertrude looks intently up and to her right. With the exception of the black, lace collar surrounding her neck, she wears no adornments. Lovely, full, large curls adorn her forehead and the remainder of her hair has been combed back into a bun which is barely visible at the center back of her head.

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Biographical Note: Gertrude was born in California and raised on the outskirts of Petaluma on her family’s fruit farm. She graduated from the D Street Petaluma High School in May 1886. On June 13, 1888, the Petaluma Courier reported that Gertrude was the 1st Vice-President of the Lomitas Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West. She served along with President, Miss Nellie Denman, and other prominent ladies from Petaluma. Gertrude died in San Francisco in 1930 and was buried in the Symonds family plot at Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Cemetery. It is of note that in the announcement of her death she was referred to as Gertrude Symonds-Green.

Family Affiliation: Gertrude was the daughter of Petaluma farmers Alfred Symonds (1825-1890) and Hannah M. Symonds (1837-1918). She married Dr. Johnathon Green who was also a Petaluma High School graduate. They moved to San Francisco and together had a son named Allan (Allen) Symonds Green.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, the sitter turns her left shoulder slightly away from the viewer but turns her head in the opposite direction. The photographer’s imprint appears in gray print at the bottom edge of the dark card.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in pencil along the top edge is, “Gertrude Symonds Green”.

Date: February 1886 to 1891

Condition: There is foxing along the top edge of this cabinet card and large stains on both the right and left edges. However, the sitter’s visage is not soiled.

Owner:  Pete Vilmur Collection, digital copy by permission

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Cavanaugh, John (1824-1899)

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of John Cavanaugh

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: John Cavanaugh (also spelled Cavanagh)

Description: In this portrait, John Cavanaugh gazes off into the distance with pride and confidence. Groomed with fashionable muttonchops and dressed in businessman attire, he is crowned with a magnificent top hat. A fashionable mark of distinction, the top hat was meant to bestow an air of power and dignity to its wearer.

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Biographical Note: John Cavanaugh was one of Petaluma’s earliest pioneers. Enticed by the gold rush, he immigrated to California from Ireland in 1849 and arrived in Petaluma in 1857. He was a very successful businessman and was best known as the founder of Cavanaugh Lumber which supplied the raw materials for many of Sonoma County’s early construction projects. Cavanaugh was civic-minded and served in many positions in Petaluma including city marshal, city recorder and justice of the peace. He was active in many Petaluma fraternal organizations, including the Masons, Knights Templar and the Mutual Relief Association. During the Civil War he and Captain Thomas Baylis organized Petaluma’s Union Militia, known as the Emmett Rifles, which was composed of citizens of Irish descent. In early 1862 the group was mustered into the National Guard of California, with Bayliss serving as Captain and Cavanaugh as Lieutenant. John Cavanaugh PDF

Family Affiliation: Cavanaugh’s wife was Delia Corrigan Cavanaugh (1839-1908).

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: Sheppard’s imprint appears along the bottom edge of this card.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in black ink along the top edge of the back of this cabinet card is: “Judge John Cavanagh Petaluma”.

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition: There is foxing throughout both sides of this card. The front bottom right edged is stained. Long, dark lines appear on both vertical edges of the back side which are most probably remnants of removed tape.

Owner:  Private Collection, digital copy by permission

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“Middle-Aged Man With a Large Necktie Knot”

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, a middle-aged man looks intently up and to his left. He is attired formally in a jacket and matching vest. Both are piped in a lighter fabric. He also wears a white shirt with an upturned collar beneath which is a dark necktie with a very large knot.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The photographer’s imprint appears along the bottom edge.

Description, back: The back of this card is blank or contains only an accession number.

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition: The front of this card is heavily stained throughout.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1985-X-35

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Unidentified Clarke Family Member

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Clarke Family Member

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified Clarke Family Member.

Description: This dignified gentleman looks intently to his left. The top of his head is bald, and he sports a full, manicured, beard and mustache. He is attired in a double-breasted jacket and matching vest. He wears a loosely-tied, dark bow under his white collar.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait is mounted on a maroon card which has the photographer’s imprint stamped in gold along the bottom.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in pencil along the top edge is, “Clarke Family”.

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition: There is slight foxing on the front of this card.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1991-IDI-02

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

McCleave, (unidentified female family member)

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified female family member

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)THE SITTER(s):

Name: Unidentified female family member

Description: Unique format CDV of a woman’s bust.  She is wearing a ruffled, Victorian-era dress

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation: The original of this portrait remains as donated to the PHL&M in the vintage McCleave Family album.

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

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

Description, Reverse: L. Sheppard’s stamp

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-02-LP37, McCleave Family album

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Armstrong, Maybelle “Belle” Church (1863-1949)(1 of 2)

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of MayBelle “Belle” Church Armstrong

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Maybelle “Belle” Church Armstrong. This portrait may have been taken before her marriage when she was known as Maybelle Church.

Description: This is a head-and-shoulders portrait of Armstrong as a young woman with dark, center-parted, pulled-back hair. She wears a velvet, front-buttoned, jacket and a white, high-necked, textured collar which appears to be adorned with a metal pin at her throat. Below her collar is a white, lacy jabot which may include at the bottom right a bouquet of fresh flowers. Her gaze is direct and slightly elevated.

Biographical Note: Maybelle Church Armstrong was raised by her Petaluma pioneer parents on their ranch in Two Rock. After her marriage, she lived in Petaluma, Sebastopol, Oregon, and again, towards the end of her life, in Petaluma at 27 Webster Street.

Family Affiliation: Maybelle Church Armstrong was the daughter of Cynthia J. Church and Samuel Howard Church (1829-1900), early pioneer citizens of Petaluma. She was the wife of Supervisor George J. Armstrong, a Petaluma machinist, businessman, and politician. She was the mother of Harry George Armstrong, Samuel Walter Armstrong, and Gladys Louise Armstrong.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This is a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young woman with “L. F. SHEPPARD, PETALUMA.” printed along the bottom edge.

Description, back: The back of this carte de visite is blank or contains only an accession number.

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition: There are numerous, small, stains on the background and on the sitter’s face.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1979-425-01-p12-p8, Church Family Album

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Church, Guy Raymond (1880-1930)

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Ray Church, 1888 +

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Ray Church

Description: CDV of a young boy's bust.  He is wearing a wool plaid jacket with buttoned chest.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen 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: February 1886-1891

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1979-425-01-p17-p11

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Clarke, (unidentified family member) (b. & d. dates to be determined)

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified member of the Clarke Family

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified member of the Clarke Family

Description: This three-quarter head shot portrait of a member of the Clarke Family depicts a handsome young man with carefully groomed, short cut hair and a chevron mustache. He wears a wool, double-breasted jacket with leather piping and high lapels. He has a white, high, banded collar and a neck tie which has a decorative pin attached to its knot.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: Clarke Family

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The background to the portrait is a troupe l’oeil which creates the illusion that the portrait is printed on a piece of paper elegantly scrolled on three edges. The photographer’s imprint appears along the bottom edge of the card.

Description, back: Handwritten in pencil in cursive along the top edge the back of this cabinet card is, “Clarke Family”.

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition: This cabinet card has light foxing throughout.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1991-IDI-03

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Hussey, Edward Otis 2004-315-1-p9-p9 (1 of 3)

Lafayette F. Sheppard, Portrait Photograph of Edward Otis Hussey

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Edward Otis Hussey

Description: Cabinet card of a boy in a “Lord Fauntleroy” outfit holding his hat, and sitting on a studio prop hay bale.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

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

Description, Reverse: (describe imprint, type text of any handwritten script)

Date: June 5, 1891

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p9-p9

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Todd, Mr. 1991-X-49

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Mr. & Mrs. J. Todd

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Mr. & Mrs. J. Todd

Description: Cabinet card of Mr. & Mrs. J. Todd. Mr. Todd sits with his hands in his lap. He is wearing a suit, button at the top button, characteristic of the 1880's. He has a long beard only along his jawline. Mrs. Todd stands behind her husband. She is wearing a dress with lace detailing along the cuffs and collar, and buttons along the chest. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

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Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Mrs. J. Todd + Husband

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1991-X-49

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Todd, Mrs 1991-X-49

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Mr. & Mrs. J. Todd

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Mr. & Mrs. J. Todd

Description: Cabinet card of Mr. & Mrs. J. Todd. Mr. Todd sits with his hands in his lap. He is wearing a suit, button at the top button, characteristic of the 1880's. He has a long beard only along his jawline. Mrs. Todd stands behind her husband. She is wearing a dress with lace detailing along the cuffs and collar, and buttons along the chest. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

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Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Mrs. J. Todd + Husband

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1991-X-49

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Unidentified Boy 2004-315-13-p5-p10

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Unidentified Boy, 1888 +

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Unidentified Children 1978-80-20

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of four Unidentified Children

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Unknown

Description: Cabinet card of 2 boys, and 2 girls--all unidentified. The card has beveled edges. The girls appear to be wearing identical dresses with white bows at the neck. The older, standing boy has on a suit, while the other has on child's clothes. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of the cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-80-20

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Unidentified Girls 1994-633-04

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of two Unidentified Girls

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Unknown

Description: Cabinet card of two young unidentified girls. The girls are sitting on a fake studio prop rock. They are both wearing almost Asian-inspired coats and hats. The younger girl's outfit is white, while the older girl's jacket is darker with floral patterns, and what appears to be velvet around the cuffs and collar. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-04

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Unidentified Infant 1978-80-45-p6-p6

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Infant

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: Cabinet card of an infant sitting on a blanket covered studio prop. The infant is wearing a communion gown.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: Carter Family

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank or contains only its accession number

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-80-45-p6-p6, from the Farquar Family Album

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use.

Unidentified Infant 2004-315-13-p25-p50

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Unidentified Infant

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified infant

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this card is blank or contains only its accession number

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p25-p50, from McCleave Family Album

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

Unidentified Infant 2016-X-03-p17-p16

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Infant

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unknown

Description: Cabinet card of an infant sitting on a studio prop sofa. He is wearing a striped gown and is holding something, a toy perhaps, in his hand.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet is blank or only contains the accession number

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2016-X-03-p17-p16, from the Hardin Family Album

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Unidentified Man 1978-80-45-p8-p7

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: Carter Family

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank or contains only its accession number

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-80-45-p8-p7

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use.

Unidentified Man 1978-80-45-p1-p1

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of Unidentified Man, 1888 +

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Unidentified Man 1994-633-52

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: Cabinet card of an unidentified young man. The man's hair is parted and combed. Visible in the frame is the man's three-piece suit, with pin, tie, and up-turned collar. The photo has a special trompe l'oeil effect, which makes the photo look like a scroll. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-52

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

Unidentified Man 1994-633-53

Lafayette f. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unknown

Description: Cabinet card of an unidentified young man's bust. The man's hair is parted and combed. Visible in the frame is the man's three-piece suit, with pin, tie, and up-turned collar. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-53

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

Unidentified Man 1994-633-55

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unknown

Description: Maroon cabinet card of an unidentified young man's bust. The man's hair is parted and combed. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-55

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced. These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use. 

Unidentified Man 1994-633-56

Lafayette f. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unknown

Description: Cabinet card of an unidentified young man's bust in an oval frame. The man's hair is parted and combed. Visible in the frame is the man's tie and jacket, which appears to be buttoned only at the top, characteristic of the 1880's. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-56

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use.

Unidentified Man 1994-633-57

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unknown

Description: Cabinet card of an unidentified young man's bust. The man's hair is parted and combed. Visible in the frame is the man's suit, and tie, with an up-turned collar. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description,back: the back of this cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-57

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use

Unidentified Man 1994-633-58

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unknown

Description: Maroon cabinet card of an unidentified young man in a trapezoid frame. The man's hair is parted and combed. Visible in the frame is the man's suit, and tie, with only the top button fastened, characteristic of the 1880s. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of the cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-58

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use.

Unidentified Woman 1978-80-45-p9-p8

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Woman

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: Cabinet card of a woman's bust. She has short curly bangs and the bodice of her dress is ruffled. There is a moon and star pin at the base of collar.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank or contains only its accession number

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-80-45-p9-p8, from the Church Family Album

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use.

Unidentified Woman 1999-X-07

Lafayette F. Sheppard’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Woman

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THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LAFAYETTE F. SHEPPARD was born in 1852 in Ohio and died in 1940 in Inglewood, California. He established his photographic gallery in Petaluma in February of 1886, “in the rooms formerly occupied by Lewis Dowe”. It was located at 59 1/2 Main Street next door to the First National Bank Building. Sheppard continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma at least through June of 1891. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unknown

Description: Cabinet card an unidentified woman's bust. The woman has short curly bangs and the rest of her hair is pulled back. She is wearing what appears to be a silk dress with pleating down the chest and on the sleeves. There is a flower brooch pinned at the base of her neck, and she is wearing a choker necklace. The photographer, Lafayette Sheppard, was only in Petaluma for one year in 1888.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: the back of this cabinet card is blank

Date: February 1886 - 1891

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1999-X-07

Reproduction rights: The Petaluma Museum Association makes no assertions as to ownership of any original copyrights to the digitized images here reproduced.  These images are intended for personal or research use only. Any other kind of use, including, but not limited to commercial or scholarly publication in any medium or format, public exhibition, or use online or in a web site, may be subject to additional restrictions including but not limited to the copyrights held by parties other than the Association. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for determining the existence of such rights and for obtaining any permissions and/or paying associated fees necessary for the proposed use.