McNear, George Plummer Sr. (1857-1947) (4 of 4)

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Oil Painting of George Plummer Mcnear, Sr.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:

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THE SITTER:

Name: George Plummer McNear, Sr.

Description:

Biographical Note: Following in the footsteps of his famous, Petaluma, pioneer father, John August McNear (1832-1918), George Plummer McNear Sr. was a prominent Petaluma citizen and successful business man. He invested early in the community’s poultry industry, served on the board of Sonoma County National Bank and was Vice President of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad. He was also a generous philanthropist donating sections of his extensive land holdings to accommodate the community post office, fire station, McNear Park and McNear School.

Family Affiliation: George Plummer McNear was the only child of Petaluma pioneers John Augustus McNear (1832-1918) and his first wife, Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866), to survive to adulthood. George’s first wife was Jennie Otis McNear (1857-1883) who died tragically at the age of 26. Together George and Jennie had one child, Clara McNear Leppo (1881-1979), named in honor of George’s mother. George’s second wife was Ida Belle Denman McNear (1859-1949). Together, they had four children. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105717995/george-plummer-mcnear.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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Date: undated

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McNear, Jennie Otis (1857- May 27, 1883) (1 of 2)

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Hectos W. Vaughan’s PORTRAIT photograph of Jennie Otis Mcnear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Hector W. Vaughan

Photographic Studio: Imperial Photographic Gallery, 724 1/2 Market Street, San Francisco, California

THE SITTER:

Name: Jennie Otis McNear (At the time this portrait was taken, the sitter may not have been married and would have been known as Jennie Otis. Jennie was between 20 and 23 years old when this portrait was taken.)

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, Jennie Otis McNear looks stoically and solemnly into the distance. Her dignified composure exudes calm seriousness tingled with melancholy. Her center-parted hair has been carefully coiffed into soft waves and pulled to the back of her head. She wears a dark jacket which is embellished at the neck with a large bow and a small white lace collar.

Biographical Note: Jennie Otis McNear was born in 1857 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. At the age of seven, she moved to Petaluma with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wesley Otis. After graduating from Petaluma High School in 1875, she taught school in Salinas, San Leandro and San Diego. On May 13, 1880, she married prominent Petaluma businessman, George Plummer McNear (1857-1947), and together they had one child, Clara McNear (married name, Leppo). Jennie’s early, tragic death on May 27, 1883 resulted from the disastrous explosion of the steamship, Pilot, and was recounted in this excerpt from the Marin Journal, published May 31, 1883:

“No story could be more sad than that which tells of the early and sudden death of Mrs. George P. McNear. She was the idolized daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Otis—their only child—and great as was their parental pride and love for her, their affection was returned with all the ardor of her strong and affectionate nature. Jennie had been a little more than three years the wife of Mr. George P. McNear, and the day of her burial, last Sunday, was the second anniversary of the birth of their little daughter. She was the very personification of rosy health; in form and feature a model of beauty; the rosy pathway of her life was reflected in her cheerful spirits, and as daughter, wife, and mother, her character seemed perfection. This was the tender daughter, the bride-wife, the clinging mother, her good-bye kiss fresh on the lips of her husband-lover and child, and her feet led by filial affection toward a suffering mother, who was met by the appalling catastrophe to the steamer Pilot last Friday.” Marin Journal, volume 23, number 12, May 31, 1883.

Family Affiliation: Jennie Otis was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles W. Otis. A man named C. W. Otis was an early librarian in Petaluma, and may have been her father. Jennie was the first wife of prominent Petaluma businessman, George Plummer McNear (m. May 13, 1880). Their only child was Clara McNear Leppo (1881-1979). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105784417/jennie-mcnear.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front: The imprint of the photographer appears in brown ink along the bottom edge of this classic head-and-shoulders cabinet card portrait.

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

Date: This portrait was taken sometime between 1877 and 1880, the years in which the Imperial Studio in San Francisco was in operation.

Condition: There is light foxing throughout the front side of this cabinet card.

Owner:  The James Allen Family 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. 

McNear, George Plummer Sr. (1857-1947) (3 of 4)

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Charles Lainer, Portrait Photograph of George Plummer Mcnear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Charles Lainer

Studio Location: 31 Third Street, San Francisco, CA

THE SITTER:

Name: George Plummer McNear

Description:

Biographical Note: Following in the footsteps of his famous, Petaluma, pioneer father, John August McNear (1832-1918), George Plummer McNear Sr. was a prominent Petaluma citizen and successful business man. He invested early in the community’s poultry industry, served on the board of Sonoma County National Bank and was Vice President of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad. He was also a generous philanthropist donating sections of his extensive land holdings to accommodate the community post office, fire station, McNear Park and McNear School.

Family Affiliation: George Plummer McNear was the only child of Petaluma pioneers John Augustus McNear (1832-1918) and his first wife, Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866), to survive to adulthood. George’s first wife was Jennie Otis McNear (1857-1883) who died tragically at the age of 26. Together George and Jennie had one child, Clara McNear Leppo (1881-1979), named in honor of George’s mother. George’s second wife was Ida Belle Denman McNear (1859-1949). Together, they had four children. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105717995/george-plummer-mcnear.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front:

Description, Back: Charles Lainer’s imprint

Date: undated

Condition:

Owner:  The James Allen Family 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. 

McNear, Ezekial Denman (1889-1984)

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Unidentified Photographer, portrait of Ezekial Denman McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Unidentified

THE SITTER:

Name: Ezekial Denman McNear

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Owner:  The James Allen Family 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. 

McNear, Clarence Williams (1861-1874)(2 of 2)

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Unidentified Photographer, portrait of Clarence McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Unidentified

THE SITTER:

Name: Clarence McNear

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Date: According to Peter Palmquist, Pioneer Photographers of the Far West, Stanford University Press, 2000, p. 498 column 2, Shew listed his address as 417,421, 423, & 425 Montgomery between November 1866 and early 1869.

Condition:

Owner:  The James Allen Family 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. 

McNear, Clarence Williams (1861-1874)(1 of 2)

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William Shew’s Portrait Photograph of Clarence McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Shew (1820-1903) was a prominent 19th century photographer famous for his daguerrotypes. He worked in New York and Boston before moving to San Francisco in 1851.

Studio Location: 417, 421, 423 and 425 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

THE SITTER:

Name: Clarence McNear

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

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Date: According to Peter Palmquist, Pioneer Photographers of the Far West, Stanford University Press, 2000, p. 498 column 2, Shew listed his address as 417,421, 423, & 425 Montgomery between November 1866 and early 1869.

Condition:

Owner:  The James Allen Family 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. 

Mauzy, Elmer

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of reginald heber allen & elmer Mauzy

 

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified


THE SITTERS:

Name: Reginald Heber Allen and Elmer Mauzy

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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Date: 1884

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Owner:  The James Allen Family 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.

Muscott, A.

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of A. Muscott

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified


THE SITTER:

Name: A. Muscott

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Tin type

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Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-21b, Schwobeda/Bloom/Taylor/DeMartin Family & Friends Album

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Meritt, George

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of george Meritt

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified


THE SITTER:

Name: George Meritt

Description:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 10.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

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Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-19b, Schwobeda/Bloom/Taylor/DeMartin Family & Friends 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. 

Morrow, Nancy Jane "Jennie" Whitney (1855-1938)(1 of 5)

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Ross & Ormsby’s Portrait Photograph of Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

ROSS & ORMSBY was a Petaluma photography studio operated by George Colvaine Ross (born February 12, 1832, Edinburgh, Scotland; died 1893, Petaluma, California) and Elon D. Ormsby (died March 6, 1895, Oakland, California). The Ross & Ormsby studio was located, “At Ross’ old gallery, Main Street, two doors above the Wickersham + Co’s bank”. Ross, already an established portrait photographer in Petaluma, renamed his studio, placing his new partner’s name after his own. The Ross & Ormsby studio was first advertised in the Petaluma Weekly Argus on May 20, 1869, and the final advertisement for the studio appeared on June 11, 1870. (For additional information on this photography studio and to view all portraits in this archive with its imprint, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney Morrow (When this portrait was taken, the sitter would have been known by her birth name, Whitney.)

Description: In this head-and-shoulder portrait, Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney is between 14 and 16 years old. She is attired in a simple, draped, dark, high-necked, blouse. Surrounding her neck are two banded collars, one white, one black giving her a stoic, almost clerical appearance. Pinned to the black collar is a small, round brooch. Her center-parted hair is combed to the back of her head and secured by a thin headband.

Biographical Note: As a member of a prominent Petaluma family, Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney attended “Professor Lippitt’s Scientific & Classical Institute” on D Street in Petaluma, and served as a Sunday school teacher at St. John’s Episcopal Church under Reverend George Barbour Allen (1833-1918). On April 20, 1881, at the age 26, in her parent’s home at 6th and F Streets in Petaluma, she married George Pilson Morrow (1858-1904) of Temescal, Alameda County, California. George Morrow was connected with the grain industry and president of George P. Morrow & Company, 303 California Street, San Francisco. On June 7, 1897, the Petaluma Daily Courier reported that Nancy Jane had been elected to the School Board of Temescal, a neighborhood of Oakland, California. In 1904, George died at the age of 45. In 1938, Nancy Jane died at age 81. Both were buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.

Family Affiliation: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney was the second daughter of the prominent Petaluma pioneers, Albion Paris Whitney (1825-1884) and Susan Durgin Eastman Whitney (1832-1917). Her father was a California State Senator and wealthy businessman. Her mother managed the family business after his death and was an active participant in the women’s suffrage movement. Her paternal grandmother was Olive Parlin Whitney (1791-1874), and her siblings were Cleora Melissa Whitney Hewlett, Arthur Leslie Whitney, Leona Merrill Whitney, Marcella “Ella” Whitney Wheaton, Albion Harvey Whitney and Clara Whitney Spears. With her husband, George Pilson Morrow (1858-1904) Nancy Jane had two children, Rachel Morrow and George Whitney Morrow. Following in his maternal grandfather’s footsteps, George Whitney Morrow worked in the grocery industry.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 10. 5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait is a late example of earlier cartes de visite containing a diminutive head-and-shoulder image of the sitter. Along the bottom left edge of the card, partially covered by the mounted photograph paper, is printed in ornate script and red ink, “Ross & Ormsby,”, and long the right edge is, “Petaluma.”.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in pencil and then marked over repeatedly is, “Ella Lippitt Daugherity”. This may refer to Helen Marion Lippitt Dougherty (1860-1940), a daughter of early Petaluma pioneers, Edward Spaulding Lippitt (1824-1912) and Sarah Lucinda Lewis Lippitt (1832-1919). Below this is written, “Nancy Jane.” .

Date: May 1869 - 1870 or 1871

Condition: Both sides of this card are slightly soiled.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-23

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Morrow, Nancy Jane "Jennie" Whitney (1855-1938)(5 of 5)

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John Quincy Reed’s Portrait Photograph of Jennie Whitney & Etta Attenbury

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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JOHN QUINCY REED was born in 1841 in Abington, Massachusetts and died in 1902 in Petaluma. He worked as a photographer in Petaluma for over 25 years, moving his studio within the community to several different locations. He arrived into Petaluma from Stockton in 1870 and continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma until at least 1898. Many of his portraits of Petaluma’s citizens are of exceptionally fine quality. (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: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney Morrow and Etta Attenbury (At the time this portrait was taken, Nancy Jane would have been known by her maiden name, Whitney.)

Description: This cabinet card is a double portrait of Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney (on the viewer’s left), and Etta Attenbury (on the viewer’s right). This is an intimate portrait of friends; the girls tilt their heads to touch each other. They are dressed and groomed similarly. Short, straight bangs frame their faces, and large, flat, bows adorn the top of their heads. Both girls also wear plaid blouses, high white collars with metal pins at the throat and large lacy jabots. A large dark bead hangs prominently from the left ear of Nancy Jane Whitney. To view an earlier portrait of these two girls together see: Nancy Jane Whitney, Etta Attenbury and Millie.

Biographical Note: As a member of a prominent Petaluma family, Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney attended “Professor Lippitt’s Scientific & Classical Institute” on D Street in Petaluma, and served as a Sunday school teacher at Petaluma’s St. John’s Episcopal Church under Reverend George Barbour Allen (1833-1918). On April 20, 1881, at the age of 26, in her parent’s home at 6th and F Streets in Petaluma, she married George Pilson Morrow of Temescal, Alameda County, California (1858 -1904). George Morrow was connected with the grain industry and president of George P. Morrow & Company, 303 California Street, San Francisco. On June 7, 1897 the Petaluma Daily Courier reported that Nancy Jane had been elected to the School Board of Temescal, a neighborhood of Oakland, California. In 1904, George died at the age of 45. In 1938, Nancy Jane died at age 81. Both were buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.

Family Affiliation: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney was the second daughter of the prominent Petaluma pioneers, Albion Paris Whitney (1825-1884) and Susan Durgin Eastman Whitney (1832-1917). Her father was a California State Senator and wealthy businessman. Her mother managed the family business after his death and was an active participant in the women’s suffrage movement. Her paternal grandmother was Olive Parlin Whitney (1791-1874), and her siblings were Cleora Melissa Whitney Hewlett, Arthur Leslie Whitney, Leona Merrill Whitney, Marcella “Ella” Whitney Wheaton, Albion Harvey Whitney and Clara Whitney Spears. With her husband, George Pilson Morrow (1858-1904) Nancy Jane had two children, Rachel Morrow and George Whitney Morrow. Following in his maternal grandfather’s footsteps, George Whitney Morrow worked in the grocery industry.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This cabinet card is a double, head-and-shoulders, portrait of two girls with their heads touching. The photographer’s imprint appears at the bottom in printed cursive, and the names of the sitters are handwritten in cursive above the imprint.

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

Date: 1872-1874

Condition: This card is soiled and there is a black spot on the center left of the front side.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-35

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Murphey, Lucy 2014-791-36

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Unidentified Photographer’s Portrait Photograph of Lucey Murphey, c. 1888 - 1892

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Unidentified photographer

Photographic Studio: Imperial Studio, 267 Main St., Stockton, California

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Lucy Murphey

Description: Maroon cabinet card of Lucy Murphey's bust. Her hair is pulled back and her head is tilted to the side. Murphey is wearing a dress with buttons going up the bodice and a brooch pinned at the base of her black collar.

Biographical Note: Lucy is possibly the mother to Georgia, Harry and Lewis Murphy, and sister-in-law to Jeanette Murphey.

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

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: "Aunt Lucy Murphey was Grandma Stevenson's sister. Grandma was Sarah Grant Bruton. Lucy Bruton, her sister, married George Murphey and they lived in Petaluma. Frankie, Jean & I visited them when Jean & I were in- m. George Murphey in Oakdale. Buried, died in Petaluma Sonoma Co Ca bur Cyprus Cemetery."

Date: c. 1888-1892

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2014-791-36

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Morrow, Nancy Jane "Jennie" Whitney (1855-1938) (4 of 5)

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Bradley & Rulofson Studio Portrait Photograph of Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographic Studio: Bradley & Rulofson, 429 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. Henry William Bradley (1813-1891) opened a photographic studio in San Francisco in 1850 and in 1860 took on his partner William Rulofson (1826-1876). Their studio was considered by many to be the best in California. Bradley retired in 1878.

THE SITTER:

Name: Nancy Jane “ Jennie” Whitney (When this portrait was taken, Nancy Jane would have been know by her maiden name, Whitney.)

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, 16 year old Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney looks blankly to her right. She wears what appears to be a dark, satin, cape with heavy black embroidery and dark, wooden, toggle latches. Around her neck is a white lace collar, a stripped ribbon with notched ends, and a narrow, black, choker with a small, round, ornament attached to its center. Her hair is center-parted, pulled to the back of her head, and gathered in a net-textured snood. Her snood is edged in black piping, and at the top of Nancy Jane’s head is a light colored bow.

Biographical Note: As a member of a prominent Petaluma family, Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney attended “Professor Lippitt’s Scientific & Classical Institute” on D Street in Petaluma, and served as a Sunday school teacher at Petaluma’s St. John’s Episcopal Church under Reverend George Barbour Allen (1833-1918). On April 20, 1881, at the age of 26, in her parent’s home at 6th and F Streets in Petaluma, she married George Pilson Morrow of Temescal, Alameda County, California (1858 -1904). George Morrow was connected with the grain industry and president of George P. Morrow & Company, 303 California Street, San Francisco. On June 7, 1897, the Petaluma Daily Courier reported that Nancy Jane had been elected to the School Board of Temescal, a neighborhood of Oakland, California. In 1904, George died at the age of 45. In 1938, Nancy Jane died at age 81. Both were buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.

Family Affiliation: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney was the second daughter of the prominent Petaluma pioneers, Albion Paris Whitney (1825-1884) and Susan Durgin Eastman Whitney (1832-1917). Her father was a California State Senator and wealthy businessman. Her mother managed the family business after his death and was an active participant in the women’s suffrage movement. Her paternal grandmother was Olive Parlin Whitney (1791-1874), and her siblings were Cleora Melissa Whitney Hewlett, Arthur Leslie Whitney, Leona Merrill Whitney, Marcella “Ella” Whitney Wheaton, Albion Harvey Whitney and Clara Whitney Spears. With her husband, George Pilson Morrow (1858-1904) Nancy Jane had two children, Rachel Morrow and George Whitney Morrow. Following in his maternal grandfather’s footsteps, George Whitney Morrow worked in the grocery industry.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, approximately 5.75 x 9.75 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait has been set within a vertical oval. Embossed on the bottom right is, “Bradley & Rulofson”. In the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum’s collection are two difference poses taken of Nancy Jane during her portrait sitting at Bradley & Rulofson’s studio, see her portrait 3 of 5 in this archive.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in black ink is, “Jennie Whitney aged 15 year July 1870”. Printed below is the imprint of the Bradley and Rulofoson Studio.

Date: July 1870

Condition: Both sides of this card are slightly soiled, and there are four black spots on the front.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-16

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Morrow, Nancy Jane "Jennie" Whitney (1855-1938) (3 of 5)

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Bradley & Rulofson Studio Portrait Photograph of Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographic Studio: Bradley & Rulofson, 429 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. Henry William Bradley (1813-1891) opened a photographic studio in San Francisco in 1850 and in 1860 took on his partner William Rulofson (1826-1876). Their studio was considered by many to be the best in California. Bradley retired in 1878.

THE SITTER:

Name: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney Morrow (When this portrait was taken, the sitter would have been known by her maiden name, Whitney)

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, 16 year old Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney looks down dolefully to her right. She wears what appears to be a dark, satin, cape with heavy black embroidery and dark, wooden, toggle latches. Around her neck is a white lace collar, a stripped ribbon with notched ends, and a narrow, black, choker with a small, round, ornament attached to its center. Her hair is center-parted, pulled to the back of her head, and gathered in a net-textured snood. Her snood is edged in black piping, and at the top of Nancy Jane’s head is a light colored bow.

Biographical Note: As a member of a prominent Petaluma family, Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney attended “Professor Lippitt’s Scientific & Classical Institute” on D Street in Petaluma, and served as a Sunday school teacher at Petaluma’s St. John’s Episcopal Church under Reverend George Barbour Allen (1833-1918). On April 20, 1881, at the age of 26, in her parent’s home at 6th and F Streets in Petaluma, she married George Pilson Morrow of Temescal, Alameda County, California (1858 -1904). George Morrow was connected with the grain industry and president of George P. Morrow & Company, 303 California Street, San Francisco. On June 7, 1897, the Petaluma Daily Courier reported that Nancy Jane had been elected to the School Board of Temescal, a neighborhood of Oakland, California. In 1904, George died at the age of 45. In 1938, Nancy Jane died at age 81. Both were buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.

Family Affiliation: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney was the second daughter of the prominent Petaluma pioneers, Albion Paris Whitney (1825-1884) and Susan Durgin Eastman Whitney (1832-1917). Her father was a California State Senator and wealthy businessman. Her mother managed the family business after his death and was an active participant in the women’s suffrage movement. Her paternal grandmother was Olive Parlin Whitney (1791-1874), and her siblings were Cleora Melissa Whitney Hewlett, Arthur Leslie Whitney, Leona Merrill Whitney, Marcella “Ella” Whitney Wheaton, Albion Harvey Whitney and Clara Whitney Spears. With her husband, George Pilson Morrow (1858-1904) Nancy Jane had two children, Rachel Morrow and George Whitney Morrow. Following in his maternal grandfather’s footsteps, George Whitney Morrow worked in the grocery industry.

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, approximately 5.75 x 9.75 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait has been set within a vertical oval. Embossed on the bottom right is, “Bradley & Rulofson”. In the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum’s collection are two difference poses taken of Nancy Jane during her portrait sitting at Bradley & Rulofson’s studio, see her portrait 4 of 5 in this archive.

Description, back: Handwritten along the top of the card in cursive in pencil, can be seen, “1871”. On top of this is also written, “1871”, this time in bold, black, marker. Directly below this, handwritten in cursive in pencil is, “Jennie” followed by the photographers’ imprint. At the bottom is printed, “Additional copies can be had at any time.”.

Date: July 1871

Condition: This card is slightly soiled on both sides, and the top right corner has been clipped.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-11

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McNear, John Augustus (1832-1918) (2 of 2)

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John Quincy Reed’s Portrait Photograph of John Augustus McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: JOHN QUINCY REED was born in 1841 in Abington, Massachusetts and died in 1902 in Petaluma. He worked as a photographer in Petaluma for over 25 years, moving his studio within the community to several different locations. He arrived into Petaluma from Stockton in 1870 and continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma until at least 1898. Many of his portraits of Petaluma’s citizens are of exceptionally fine quality. (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 Augustus McNear

Description: When this head-and-shoulders portrait was taken, John Augustus McNear was 45 years old. He appears as a handsome, clear-eyed, and, albeit balding, youthful man. His lack of top-of-the-head hair is compensated by his well-groomed Shenandoah beard. The hair of his right temple has been combed directly back creating the appearance of a wing over his ear. He is austerely attired in a conservative jacket, vest, and a simple white shirt. The absence of a neck tie gives him an almost clerical appearance.

Biographical Note: John Augustus McNear is arguably the most famous and respected of all Petaluma pioneers. He was a man of vision with astonishing energy, brilliance and ambition. Under his influence Petaluma grew from a small riverside frontier town to a thriving center of industry and commerce. With encouragement from his father-in-law, George Bailey Williams (1809-1899), McNear moved to Petaluma in 1856 with his first wife, Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866). He saw that the little town had a bright future, and he immediately invested in a livery stable and hay yard. Trained as a master mariner in his youth, McNear used his profits to create a shipping business on the Petaluma River. He built riverside warehouses where produce, especially wheat and potatoes, could easily be transported via the river’s scowl schooners, invested to straighten the river’s impeding bends, financed a fleet of schooners, built the freight steamer, Josie McNear, and constructed a canal to enable steamships to dock in Petaluma independent of the tides. Wisely diversifying his interests, McNear founded Petaluma’s Bank of Sonoma County and was a backer of local railroad lines. He invested in the Sonoma County & Petaluma Water Company and established a very profitable brick manufacturing facility on Point San Pedro. Praising John McNear in his 1911 History of Sonoma County, Tom Gregory wrote: “Of all the prominent pioneers of the state there is none more deserving of esteem and good will of the people than John A. McNear, for wherever his name is known it means that he has stamped some indelible action in that locality… He is typically a Californian by adoption, always of the most loyal kind, honorable, upright and a man who has forged his way to the front through the exercise of talents given him by nature, and while doing this there has never been a time that he has neglected the duties of a citizen.”

Family Affiliation: John Augustus McNear’s first wife was Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866). His Petaluma pioneer in-laws were George Bailey Williams (1809-1899) and Mehitable Lilly Williams (1807-1899). John had several children with Clarinda, but only one, George Plummer McNear (1857-1947), lived to adulthood. John Augustus McNear’s second wife was Hattie S. Miller McNear (1847-1922) with whom he had two children, John A. McNear (1869-1927) and Erskine B. McNear (1872-1956).

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Handwritten along the top edge of this card is “1877”. On the back is this card is an early imprint used by the photographer when his studio was located, “Over Morris’ Cigar Store”.

Date: 1877

Condition: This carte de visite is in very good condition.

Owner:  Private collector, digital copy by permission

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McCleave, Henry Paddock (1830-1899)

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William Shew, Portrait Photograph of Henry P. McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Shew

Studio Location: Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Henry P. McCleave

Description: CDV of man with a large beard wearing a suit and sitting

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: “Last one sent Jan 1863 H P McCleave 1863”; William Shew stamp

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p35-p47

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Morrow, Nancy Jane "Jennie" Whitney (1855-1938) (2 of 5)

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of

Nancy Jane “jennie” Whitney, Etta Attenbury & “Millie”

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified


THE SITTERS:

Names: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney Morrow, Millie, and Etta Attenbury (When this portrait was taken, Nancy Jane would have been known by her maiden name, Whitney.

Description: In this group portrait, Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney is seated on the viewer’s left and is fifteen years old. The age of the other two girls, Millie standing and Etta Attenbury seated right, is unknown. All three girls are wearing cinched dresses with ruffled, flounced, hems which were characteristic of the late 1860s and early 1870s. The surname name of “Millie” has not been identified, and little is known of Etta Attenbury. It appears she was a close friend of Nancy Jane. See the double portrait of them in this archive in which they are dressed and groomed identically.

Biographical Note: As a member of a prominent Petaluma family, Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney attended “Professor Lippitt’s Scientific & Classical Institute” on D Street in Petaluma, and served as a Sunday school teacher at Petaluma’s St. John’s Episcopal Church under Reverend George Barbour Allen (1833-1918). On April 20, 1881, at the age of 26, in her parent’s home at 6th and F Streets in Petaluma, she married George Pilson Morrow of Temescal, Alameda County, California (1858 -1904). George Morrow was connected with the grain industry and president of George P. Morrow & Company, 303 California Street, San Francisco. On June 7, 1897, the Petaluma Daily Courier reported that Nancy Jane had been elected to the School Board of Temescal, a neighborhood of Oakland, California. In 1904, George died at the age of 45. In 1938, Nancy Jane died at age 81. Both were buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.

Family Affiliation: Nancy Jane “Jennie” Whitney was the second daughter of the prominent Petaluma pioneers, Albion Paris Whitney (1825-1884) and Susan Durgin Eastman Whitney (1832-1917). Her father was a California State Senator and wealthy businessman. Her mother managed the family business after his death and was an active participant in the women’s suffrage movement. Her paternal grandmother was Olive Parlin Whitney (1791-1874), and her siblings were Cleora Melissa Whitney Hewlett, Arthur Leslie Whitney, Leona Merrill Whitney, Marcella “Ella” Whitney Wheaton, Albion Harvey Whitney and Clara Whitney Spears. With her husband, George Pilson Morrow (1858-1904) Nancy Jane had two children, Rachel Morrow and George Whitney Morrow. Following in his maternal grandfather’s footsteps, George Whitney Morrow worked in the grocery industry.

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front: This carte de visit group portrait was taken in front of a painted, studio backdrop depicting a lush landscape. On the floor is a rug with large floral medallions.

Description, Back: It is difficult to decipher the script. In the top left is handwritten in cursive, in pencil, “For Rae” (underlined) and “1870”. Lower down, on a diagonal, also handwritten in cursive in pencil appears to be, “Millie”, “+ farends”. This word has been marked over with two bold lines. Its author may have meant to write “friends”. Below, also handwritten in cursive in pencil appears “Etta Attenbury” and towards the bottom right appears “Jennie”.

Date: 1870

Condition: This card is heavily soiled, the edges have been trimmed, and the top corners clipped. There is also a dark black mark on the front bottom right corner.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum,1981-835-20

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McNear, Clarinda “Clara” Damsen Williams (1837-1866)

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William Shew’s Portrait Photograph of Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Shew (1820-1903) was a prominent 19th century photographer famous for his daguerrotypes. He worked in New York and Boston before moving to San Francisco in 1851.

Studio Location: 423 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

THE SITTER:

Name: Clarinda “Clara” Damsen Williams McNear

Description: In this full-length portrait, Clarinda is wearing a dark, belted dress with a large hoop petticoat beneath, a style typical of the 1860s. Her bell sleeves are hemmed in dark lace, and at her neck and wrist appear white lace. Her tightly cinched belt has a vertical oval buckle. The edges of her snood which was a traditional, fabric, ornamental hairnet can be seen surrounding the perimeter of her head.

Biographical Note: Responding to a letter from her father, George Bailey Williams (1803-1899), to join him in Petaluma, Clarinda Williams McNear at the young age of nineteen, traveled with her husband, John Augustus McNear, from Mississippi to Petaluma in November of 1856. John became one of the most famous and respected of Petaluma citizens, but Clara, after giving birth to five sons, died at the young age of 29. Clara’s brother, George Roscoe Williams, recorded his thoughts about his sister’s death in his memoirs, My First Fifty Years: “The death of my sister, Clara McNear, on January 17, 1866, a few months after my return to California, caused the first break in our immediate family in twenty-five years, since the passing in infancy of our brother, Almeda. It was a great source of grief to my parents and to all of us who loved her for her many endearing qualities. She was not only beautiful in appearance but in character and had an unusually sweet, refined, and sensitive nature.” The Petaluma historian and “Petaluman of Yesteryear,” Bill Hammerman, beautifully wrote of the story of Clara’s interment: “The crown of the McNear legacy is Cypress Hill Cemetery. That legacy directly relates to Clara and the love her husband had for her. She died in the cold, rainy January of 1866 at the age of 29. The soil in the community burial grounds, Oak Hill Cemetery, was saturated. Water kept filling in the gravesite. So, John went looking for a high, dry place for Clara. He found it on the highest hill in what is now Cypress Hill Cemetery, where Clara and other members of the family and the community are buried.” Hammerman also clearly stated Clara’s Petaluma legacy when he wrote, “Without Clara Williams McNear, there would be no McNear legacy. Three men, her closest kin, are all remembered as having done much for the advancement of Petaluma. George Bailey Williams, her father, John Augustus McNear, her husband, and George Plummer McNear, her only surviving son.”

Family Affiliation: Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear was the daughter of early Petaluma pioneers George Bailey Williams (1809-1899) and Mehitable (also spelled Mehetabel) Lilly Williams (1807-1899). She was the first wife of John August McNear (1832-1918), and the mother of George Plummer McNear (1857-1947). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105773270/clarinda-damsen-mcnear.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: In this full-length portrait, Clarinda Damsen William McNear rests her right hand on a balustrade and behind her is a painted backdrop depicting a lush landscape.

Description, back: Two gold lines border the back side of this card, and in the center is William Shew’s imprint.

Date: 1861-1866 According to Peter Palmquist, William Shew operated his studio at 423 Montgomery between 1861 and 1869, and Clarinda died in 1866.

Condition: With the exception of the discoloration in the sky of the painted backdrop, this card is in good condition.

Owner: The James Allen Family Collection, digital copy by permission

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McNear, John Augustus (1832-1918) (1 of 2)

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William Shew’s Portrait Photograph of John Augustus McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Shew (1820-1903) was a prominent 19th century photographer famous for his daguerrotypes. He worked in New York and Boston before moving to San Francisco in 1851.

Studio Location: 417, 421, 423 and 425 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

THE SITTER:

Name: John Augustus McNear

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, John Augustus McNear appears as a handsome, clear-eyed, and, albeit balding, youthful man. His lack of top-of-the-head hair is compensated by his well-groomed Shenandoah beard. In a curious coiffure, the hair from both of his temples has been gathered and twisted into curls protruding above both of his ears. He is conventionally dressed in a jacket with large, pointed lapels, a matching vest, and a white shirt with a black neck tie.

Biographical Note: John Augustus McNear is arguably the most famous and respected of all Petaluma pioneers. He was a man of vision with astonishing energy, brilliance and ambition. Under his influence, Petaluma grew from a small riverside frontier town to a thriving center of industry and commerce. With encouragement from his father-in-law, George Bailey Williams (1809-1899), McNear moved to Petaluma in 1856 with his first wife, Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866). He saw that the little town had a bright future, and he immediately invested in a livery stable and hay yard. Trained as a master mariner in his youth, McNear used his profits to create a shipping business on the Petaluma River. He built riverside warehouses where produce, especially wheat and potatoes, could easily be transported via the river’s scowl schooners, invested to straighten the river’s impeding bends, financed a fleet of schooners, built the freight steamer, Josie McNear, and constructed a canal to enable steamships to dock in Petaluma independent of the tides. Wisely diversifying his interests, McNear founded Petaluma’s Bank of Sonoma County and was a backer of local railroad lines. He invested in the Sonoma County & Petaluma Water Company and established a very profitable brick manufacturing facility on Point San Pedro. Praising John McNear in his 1911 History of Sonoma County, Tom Gregory wrote: “Of all the prominent pioneers of the state there is none more deserving of esteem and good will of the people than John A. McNear, for wherever his name is known it means that he has stamped some indelible action in that locality… He is typically a Californian by adoption, always of the most loyal kind, honorable, upright and a man who has forged his way to the front through the exercise of talents given him by nature, and while doing this there has never been a time that he has neglected the duties of a citizen.”

Family Affiliation: John Augustus McNear’s first wife was Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866). His Petaluma pioneer in-laws were George Bailey Williams (1809-1899) and Mehitable Lilly Williams (1807-1899). John had several children with Clarinda, but only one, George Plummer McNear (1857-1947), lived to adulthood. John Augustus McNear’s second wife was Hattie S. Miller McNear (1847-1922) with whom he had two children, John A. McNear (1869-1927) and Erskine B. McNear (1872-1956).

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: The photographer’s imprint appears in the upper center of this card listing his address as, “Nos. 417, 421, 423, & 425, Montgomery St. San Francisco.”. Below this is, “No. 18906” (number handwritten in pencil), and “N.B. Duplicates of this card can be obtained by sending name and number, and an order from the party for whom it was taken.”.

Date: According to Peter Palmquist, Pioneer Photographers of the Far West, Stanford University Press, 2000, p. 498 column 2, Shew listed his address as 417,421, 423, & 425 Montgomery between November 1866 and early 1869.

Condition: This card has slight foxing throughout on both sides, and the front has a large orange stain on the bottom left.

Owner:  Private collector, digital copy by permission

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Mollern, Dick 1978-666-13

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E. R. Healy Ground Floor Gallery’s Portrait Photograph of Richard “Dick” Mollern, c. 1896-1905

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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 SITTER:

Name: Richard “Dick” Mollern

Description: Carré with even scalloped edges of Dick (Richard) Mollern. Mollern is wearing a three-piece suit with a dark tie and a white shirt. A chain hangs from his vest. His hair is parted in the middle and combed. The unique format of the card suggests it was taken in the 1890s.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: Carré, approximately 9.5 x 9.5 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: “Dick Mollern”

Date: c. 1896-1905

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-666-13

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Malone, Peter (died 1902)

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Healy Ground Floor Studio’s Portrait Photograph of Peter Malone

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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 SITTER:

Name: Pete Malone

Description: This portrait is unusual as it is the only known portrait taken by Healy out-of-doors. Striking a casual pose, Peter Malone is depicted in his work cloths and a homburg-type hat. In the background to the right is a tree and to the left appears a wooden structure. Malone’s weathered face reveals his many years working as a rancher

Biographical Note: Peter Malone was an early Sonoma County pioneer. According to his obituary he resided for over 30 years on his ranch on Sonoma Mountain. During Malone’s lifetime that ranch was converted into Mr. Spreckels’ elegant country estate. In his old age he and his wife, Susan, moved into East Petaluma

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: Unique format, approximately 9nx 13.5 cm

Medium: photographic print mounted on cardstock

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

Description, Reverse: “Pete Malone”

Date: c. 1896-1905

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-666-09

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McCleave, Carrie 2004-315-1-p16-p19

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Carrie McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Unidentified 

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Carrie McCleave

Description: Tintype in an oval frame of a young girl with short curly hair. She is wearing a dress with ruffles along the hem and on the sleeves.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: tintype, size N/A

Medium: wet plate collodion on cast iron

Description, Obverse: (identify group or individual, gender(s);

carrie-mccleave-2004-315-1-p16-p19r.jpg

identify pose, furniture & props; describe composition, background, added

color…)

Description, Reverse: New-Fangled Medical Doctrines. The “Vacuum” System.

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p16-p19

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Mego, William 1978-666-14

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B.L. Atwood, Portrait Photograph of William Mego, c. 1880-1890

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  B. L. Atwood

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): William Mego

Description: Unique format portrait of William Mego. Hugo is sitting, wearing a heavy dark coat, buttoned at the top, with a white pocket square and collar. This image has been scanned recto & verso. The way Hugo's coat is fastened at only the top suggests the photo was taken during the 1880's.

Biographical Note: Possible relation to Pat Mego.

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: unique format portrait, approximately 4 x 8 cm

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: Stamp reads “B.L. Atwood”

Date: c. 1880-1890

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-666-14

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Mego, Pat 1978-666-18

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Pat Mego, 1880

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  unidentified photographer, Medallion Portrait/Browns, 606 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California 

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Pat Mego

Description: Unique format carte de visite of Pat Mego's bust. Mego has a mustache, and his hair is parted and combed. He is wearing a jacket with a white shirt and tie, which is pinned at the base.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: Unique format carte de visite, approximately

4.65 x 7.5cm

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: (describe imprint, type text of any

handwritten script)

Date: 1880

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-666-18

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McCleave, E. Ann 2004-315-1-p27-p33

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Wyer’s Portrait Photograph of E. Ann McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Wyer

Studio Location: Souvenir Portraits, Nantucket, Massachusetts

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): E. Ann McCleave

Description: Cabinet card of elderly woman sitting in a wicker chair.  She is wearing a bonnet, a Victorian-era dress with a chain hanging from her bust.

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:

 “When thus thou see’st

remember me.

As thy true Friend.

E. A. McCleave,

Thy Mother Dear. 81 ys”

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p27-p33, McCleave Family album

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McCleave, E. Ann 2004-315-1-p31-p40

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William Summerhays, Portrait Photograph of E. Ann McCleave, July 1864

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Summerhays

Studio Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

 THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): E. Ann McCleave

Description: CDV of elderly woman wearing a bonnet and civil war era dress sitting.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: William Summerhays’ stamp; “E A McCleave July 1864”

Date:July 1864  

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p31-p40, McCleave Family album

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McCleave, E. Ann 2004-315-1-p29-p35

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William Summerhays, Portrait Photograph of E. Ann McCleave, July 1864

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Summerhays

Studio Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): E. Ann McCleave

Description: CDV of elderly woman in an oval cartouche frame.  She is wearing a bonnet with a civil-war era dress.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: William Summerhays’ stamp; “EA McCleave July 1864”

Date: July 1864

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p29-p35, McCleave Family album

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McCleave, Henry Paddock (1830-1899)

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William Shew, Portrait Photograph of Henry P. McCleave,  Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Shew

Studio Location: Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Henry P. McCleave

Description: CDV of a man standing next to prop wall.  He has a large beard and is wearing a suit with a chain hanging from his vest.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: William Shew’s stamp

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p30-p37, McCleave Family album

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Mount, Flora 2004-315-1-p6-p6

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Baker’s Art Gallery, Portrait Photograph of Flora Mount, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Baker’s Art Gallery

Studio Location: 106 South High St., Columbus, Ohio

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Flora Mount

Description: Cabinet card of a woman with short hair.  She is wearing a black, Victorian era dress with large sleeves and beaded detailing on the 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: “Flora Mount”; Stamp reads: Grand Prize and Highest award at the World’s Fair. Baker’s Art Gallery, 106 South High St., Columbus, O.”

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p6,p6, McCleave Family album

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Mount, Harry Hussey 2004-315-1-p5-p5

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Elliott Cabinet Portraits’ Portrait Photograph of Harry Hussey Mount, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Elliot Cabinet Portraits

Studio Location: Marion, Iowa

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Harry Hussey Mount

Description: Cabinet card of a man standing at a studio prop gate in front of a painted background.  He is wearing a suit with an upturned collar and tie.  There is a chain hanging from his vest.

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: “Harry Hussey Mount”

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p5,p5, McCleave Family album

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Mount, Richard 2004-315-1-p7-p7

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Miller, Portrait Photograph of Richard Mount, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Miller

Studio Location: 415, 417 & 419 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Richard Mount

Description: Cabinet card with uneven scalloped edges of a young man’s bust wearing suit with a checkered tie, chain, and handkerchief in his pocket.

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

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p7-p7, McCleave Family album

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Murphey, Georgia 2014-791-32

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H.R. Lovett’s, Portrait Photograph of Georgia Murphey, c. 1888-1892

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  H.R. Lovett, Modesto, California 

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Georgia Murphey

Description: Cabinet card of a young Georgia Murphey standing next to a studio prop stool. The sepia tone denotes albumen processing on paper. She is wearing a gingham dress with black cuffs, pleats along the skirt, and a white collar.

Biographical Note: Georgia is possibly the daughter of Lucy & George Murphey, sister of Lewis & Harry Murphey, and related to Clara Belle Ivancovich.

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

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: “Georgia Murphey, H.R. Lovett, Modesto, Cal.”

Date: c. 1888-1892

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2014-791-32

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Murphey, Harry 2014-791-31

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W. Brown’s Portrait Photograph of Harry Murphey, c. 1888-1892 

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  W. Brown, Modesto, California

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Harry Murphey

Description: Cabinet card of a young Harry Murphey sitting in a fringe studio chair with one leg tucked underneath him. He is wearing a dress with pleats on the bodice, striped tights, and boots. Harry is possibly the son of Lucy & George Murphey, sibling of Georgia & Lewis Murphey, and related to Clara Belle Ivancovich.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

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: “Harry Murphey b. Oakdale, Ca 1882 d. Vo 1928 eve of Thansgiving holiday m. Reta Offult daughter of John Petaluma abt 1908. Petaluma CA Argus Nov 1928.”

Date: c. 1888-1892

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2014-791-31

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Murphey, Jeanette 2014-791-37

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Barnett’s Portrait Photograph of Jeanette “Nettie” Murphey, c. 1888-1892

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Barnett, Modesto, California

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Jeanette “Nettie” Murphey

Description: Cabinet card of Jeanette Murphey Rene's bust. She has curly bangs and the rest of her hair is pulled back. Murphey is wearing a dress with buttons going up the bodice and a brooch pinned at the base of her collar. The back of the card states the photo is likely Jeanette "Nettie" Murphey Rene, the sister of George Murphey, though it may be his other sister.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

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: “Jeanette Murphey”

Date: c. 1888-1892

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2014-791-37

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Murphey, Jeanette 2014-791-34

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W. Brown’s Portrait Photograph of Jeanette Murphey, c. 1888-1892

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  W. Brown, Modesto, California

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Jeanette “Nettie” Murphey Rene

Description: Cabinet card of Jeanette Murphey Rene's profile bust. She has curly bangs and the rest of her hair is pulled back into a chignon. Visible in the frame is the double-breasted buttoned bodice of Murphey's dress.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.6 cm

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: The back of the card states Jeanette was from Petaluma, the Aunt of Harry, and sister to George.

Date: c. 1888-1892  

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2014-791-34

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Murphey, Lewis 2014-791-30

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W. Brown’s Portrait Photograph of Lewis Murphey, c. 1888-1892

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  W. Brown, Modesto, California

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Lewis Murphey

Description: Cabinet card of a young Lewis Murphey sitting in a blanket covered studio chair. Murphey is wearing a pleated toddler's dress with a large collar, wool tights, and boots.

Biographical Note: Lewis is possibly the son of Lucy & George Murphey, brother of Harry & Georgia Murphey, and related to Clara Belle Ivancovich.

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

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: “Lewis Murphey”

Date: c. 1888-1892

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2014-791-30

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McCleave, Edward 2004-315-1-p17-p20

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E. Garreaud, Portrait Photograph of Captain Edward McCleave, 1863

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: E. Garreaud

Studio Location: 239 Calle De Plateros San Pedro, Lima, Peru

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Captain Edward McCleave

Description: CDV of a man’s bust. He has a beard and is wearing a suit with a patterned vest and bow tie.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: E. Garreaud’s stamp

Date: 1863

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p17-p20, McCleave Family album

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McCleave, Edward 2004-315-1-p35-p48

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William Summerhays, Portrait Photograph of Captain Edward McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Summerhays

Studio Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Captain Edward McCleave

Description: CDV of man sitting at a prop table holding a book and wearing a suit.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: William Summerhays’ stamp

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p35-p48, McCleave Family album

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McCleave, Minnie 2004-315-03-p49-p49

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George Ross’ Portrait Photograph of Minnie McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

GEORGE COLVAINE ROSS was born February 12, 1832 in Edinburgh, Scotland and died in 1893 at the age of 60 in Petaluma, California. Unlike the other nineteenth century Petaluma photographers, Ross lived and worked in Petaluma for many years. He arrived in Petaluma in 1855, and in 1862 he began his profession as a photographer, moving his studio within the city several times as noted on his various carte de visite and cabinet card imprints. In 1869 he was also part of a short-lived photographic studio partnership with Elon D. Ormsby on Main Street in Petaluma. It was reported that Ross stopped working as a photographer soon after he developed a disability in 1888. Ross was among the most prolific Petaluma portrait photographers, and his work was of exceptionally high quality. Ross was buried in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park. (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: Minnie McCleave

Description: CDV a young girl sitting on a studio prop blanket wearing a communion gown.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: “Minnie McCleave”; George Ross’ stamp

Date: c. 1862-1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p49-p49, McCleave Family album

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McCleave, N.P. 2004-315-03-p48-p48

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George Ross’ Portrait Photograph of NP McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

GEORGE COLVAINE ROSS was born February 12, 1832 in Edinburgh, Scotland and died in 1893 at the age of 60 in Petaluma, California. Unlike the other nineteenth century Petaluma photographers, Ross lived and worked in Petaluma for many years. He arrived in Petaluma in 1855, and in 1862 he began his profession as a photographer, moving his studio within the city several times as noted on his various carte de visite and cabinet card imprints. In 1869 he was also part of a short-lived photographic studio partnership with Elon D. Ormsby on Main Street in Petaluma. It was reported that Ross stopped working as a photographer soon after he developed a disability in 1888. Ross was among the most prolific Petaluma portrait photographers, and his work was of exceptionally high quality. Ross was buried in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park. (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: NP McCleave

Description: CDV a young girl sitting on a studio prop blanket wearing a plaid dress with chevron striping with a lacy slip

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: “NP McCleave”; George Ross’ stamp

Date: c. 1862-1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p48-p48, McCleave Family album

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McCleave, Robert 2004-315-03-p2-p2

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William Summerhays, Portrait Photograph of Robert McCleave, July 1864

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Summerhays

Studio Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Robert McCleave

Description: CDV of man sitting. He has a large beard and is wearing a suit with a chain hanging from a patterned vest. The back dates the photo to July 1864.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite, 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: “July 1864”; William Summerhays’ stamp

Date: July 1864

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p2-p2

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McCleave, Carrie 2004-315-03-p3-p3

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John Quincy Reed’s Portrait Photograph of Carrie McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOHN QUINCY REED was born in 1841 in Abington, Massachusetts and died in 1902 in Petaluma. He worked as a photographer in Petaluma for over 25 years, moving his studio within the community to several different locations. He arrived into Petaluma from Stockton in 1870 and continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma until at least 1898. Many of his portraits of Petaluma’s citizens are of exceptionally fine quality. (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(s): Carrie McCleave

Description: CDV of a young girl sitting on a blanket-covered studio prop. She is wearing a plaid dress with a white lacy bib.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: John Reed’s stamp

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p3-p3

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McCleave, Edward 2004-315-03-p1-p1

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William Summerhays, Portrait Photograph of Captain Edward McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: William Summerhays

Studio Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Robert McCleave

Description: CDV of man sitting at a studio prop table holding a book. He is wearing a suit with a chain hanging from a patterned vest.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: William Sumemrhays’ stamp

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p1-p1

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McCleave, Minnie 2004-315-03-p4-p4

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Minnie McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Minnie McCleave

Description: Cut image of a young woman sitting on a wicker studio chair. She is wearing a Victorian-era dress with large sleeves and her hair is pulled up into a topknot.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: “Minnie McCleave from Viola Rhodes”

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p4-p4

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McCleave, Mary Harvey (1 of 2) 2004-315-03-p8-p8

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Mary Harvey McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  unidentified

THE SITTER(s):

Name: Mary Harvey McCleave

Description: Tintype of a woman in an oval frame with cartouche detailing. She has curly hair pulled back, is wearing earrings, and an elaborate collar.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation: Wife of Henry Paddock McCleave

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: tintype, size N/A

Medium: N/A

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

Description, Reverse: “Mrs. Mary H. McCleave”

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p8-p8

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McCleave, Carrie 2004-315-03-p9-p9

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Carrie McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  unidentified

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Carrie McCleave

Description: Tintype of a young girl sitting on a blanket-covered studio prop. She is wearing a ruffled dress, a necklace, and her hair is done in sausage curls.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: tintype, size N/A

Medium: N/A

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

Description, Reverse: N/A

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p9-p9

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McNear, Clara (see Leppo) (1881-1979)→

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Lewis Dowe’s Portrait Photograph of Elizabeth “Betsy” Bailey Williams and Clara McNear (Leppo)

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Lewis Dowe (b. 1838, New Hampshire)

Active in Petaluma: 1877-1881

Biographical Note: Dowe worked in Petaluma as both a “view” and portrait photographer. After leaving Petaluma he worked in San Francisco, operated as a traveling photographer and by 1904, was working to repair musical instruments.

Bibliography: Mautz, pg. 95. 

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Elizabeth “Betsy” Bailey Williams & Clara McNear (Leppo)

Description: The elderly Williams, dressed in black and seated on the viewer’s left, holds baby Clara who is dressed in a white lace gown. Williams’s left hand supports Clara’s back and the enlarged middle or index finger of her right hand is clasped by the fingers of the baby’s right hand. Williams wears glasses and gazes directly at the viewer while the square-faced baby looks off to the viewer’s right. Williams’s cuff and drop waist is edged in dark satin. A stiff, white, ruffled collar surrounds her neck, and a white, lace jabot falls almost to her waist. This great-great-grandmother appears to have very dark hair which is parted in the middle. Her ruffled bonnet is decorated with white flowers and is fastened at the neck with a lighter colored ribbon.

Biographical Note: Elizabeth Bailey Williams was born in Woolwich, Maine in 1792 and was buried in 1882 in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park. She was the mother of Petaluma pioneer, George Bailey Williams (1809-1899). Clara McNear was born in 1881 to Petaluma pioneers, George Plummer McNear (1857-1947) and Jennie Otis McNear (1857-1883). She married David Harrison Leppo (1876-1928) in 1902, and was buried in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park in 1979.

Portraits of Sitters’ Family Members in This Archive: Williams Family, McNear Family

Bibliography: Elizabeth Bailey Williams & Clara McNear Leppo PDF

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The double portrait is framed within an arched, ecru, mat which is edged in light blue. The photographer’s imprint runs along the bottom blue strip; on the right is the photographer’s signature presented in cursive letters, “L Dowe”, and on the right in block print is “PETALUMA, CAL”. Hand written in blue ink cursive along the bottom ecru strip is written, “Mrs Betsy Williams 90 years, Clara McNear 5 mos. Great great grd”.

Description, back: Hand written in black ink cursive along on the top: “Mrs Betsy Williams 90 years. Clara McNear 5 months. Great-Great-Grand Mother”. Written in black ink cursive along the bottom: “for Mrs. Maria Wright from Mrs. Eliza Garrett”. (Eliza Jane Williams Garrett (1813-1884) was the daughter of Elizabeth Bailey Williams.)

Date: 1881

Condition: slight foxing throughout

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2006-1-78

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McCleave, Henry Paddock (1830-1899)

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Henry P. McCleave, November 1871

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Henry McCleave

Description: CDV of a man sitting at a studio prop table.  He is wearing a suit with a chain hanging from the nest and has a large beard. Photo taken November 1871.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: “Henry P. McCleave Nov 1871 Taken in Nantucket”

Date: November 1871

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-03-p5-p5

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McNear, George Plummer Sr. (1857 - 1947)(1 of 4)

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George Daniels Morse’s Portrait Photograph of George Plummer McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  George Daniels Morse (born c. 1835)

Photographic Studio: Palace of Art, Phelan Building, 826 Market Street, San Francisco, California

THE SITTER:

Name: George Plummer McNear Sr.

Description: This cabinet card portrays a young and fashionable George Plummer McNear, a scion of Petaluma’s most prominent pioneer family. He gazes confidently at the camera, his fresh young face adorned with a walrus mustache and bushy muttonchops. He wears a dark notched-collar jacket, white shirt with an English cutaway collar and a large dark necktie.

Biographical Note: Following in the footsteps of his famous, Petaluma, pioneer father, John August McNear (1832-1918), George Plummer McNear Sr. was a prominent Petaluma citizen and successful business man. He invested early in the community’s poultry industry, served on the board of Sonoma County National Bank and was Vice President of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad. He was also a generous philanthropist donating sections of his extensive land holdings to accommodate the community post office, fire station, McNear Park and McNear School.

Family Affiliation: George Plummer McNear was the only child of Petaluma pioneers John Augustus McNear (1832-1918) and his first wife, Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866), to survive to adulthood. George’s first wife was Jennie Otis McNear (1857-1883) who died tragically at the age of 26. Together George and Jennie had one child, Clara McNear Leppo (1881-1979), named in honor of George’s mother. George’s second wife was Ida Belle Denman McNear (1859-1949). Together, they had four children. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105717995/george-plummer-mcnear.


Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The imprint of this fashionable San Francisco photographer appears along the bottom of the card. The paper on which this portrait is printed is mounted on a high-quality card which has beveled edges.

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

Date: According to Peter Palmquist, George Daniels Morse operated his Palace of Art studio in the Phelan’s Building at 826 Market, San Francisco location between September 1881 and 1889. Peter E. Palmquist and Thomas R. Kailbourn, Pioneer Photographers of the Far West, Stanford University Press, 2000, p. 408.

Condition: Excellent

Owner:  Private collector, digital copy by permission

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Morrow, Rae 1981-835-25

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Rae Marrow

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified

THE SITTER:

Name: Rae Morrow

Description: Carte de visite of a young Rae Morrow. Rae's back is facing the camera and there is a silk shawl draped around her back and shoulders. She appears to be nude otherwise. She has bangs and the rest of her hair is pulled back into a bun. This photo is more artistic than any other CDV encountered before.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: Rae Morrow was the daughter of Jane Whitney Morrow

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, approximately 5 x 7.75 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Rae Marrow July 1889

Date: July 1889

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-25

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, Edward 2004-315-1-p17-p21

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Captain Edward McCleave, 1861

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Unidentified

Studio Location: New York

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Captain Edward McCleave

Description: CDV of a man standing wearing a suit and holding a top hat.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: “This was taken for Capt. Edward McCleave while in N York. Born in P. California on a voyage 1861 48 yrs of age”

Date: 1861

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p17-p21

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McCleave, Edward 2004-315-1-LP61

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Captain Edward McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Unidentified

THE SITTER:

Name: Edward McCleave

Description: CDV of a man with a large beard sitting at a studio table wearing a suit with a patterned vest and a chain hanging from his vest.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, size N/A

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: “E M Grand Pa to Otis”

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-LP61

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McCleave, Carrie 2004-315-1-p18-p23

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Carrie McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Unidentified

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Carrie McCleave

Description: CDV of a young girl in an oval frame with cartouche detailing. She has short curly hair and is wearing a ruffled dress.

Biographical Note: add, augment

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: add, augment 

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, 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: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p18-p23

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McCleave, Carrie 2004-315-05

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Carrie McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified 

THE SITTER:

Name: Carrie McCleave

Description: Carte de visite of Carrie McCleave standing next to a fringe studio chair. She is wearing an off the shoulder, polka dot dress with chevron striping along the hemline. The red tax stamp on the back of the image dates this card between 1865-1866.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 10.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: On the back of this carte de visite is a 1-cent United States Internal Revenue stamp. On top of the stamp handwritten in black ink appears the letter “J” which was most probably the initial of the photographer. The 1-cent stamp documents that the purchaser paid less than ten cents for the portrait. Handwritten in pencil at the bottom is “Carrie Marrilla McCleave”.

Date: The United States Internal Revenue 1-cent tax stamp on the back of this carte de visite documents that the portrait was most probably created between March 1865 and August 1866.

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-05

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, Eliza Ann (1812-1880)

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Eliza Ann McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  unidentified 

THE SITTER:

Name: Eliza Ann McCleave

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: “Taken Nov 1888, For E. Ann McCleave, Born Dec 7th 1812, For M. E. Hussey, Kelley”

Date: November 1888

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p10-p20

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McCleave, (Unidentified female family member)

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B.L. Atwood’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified female family member

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  B.L. Atwood

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified McCleave family member

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

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: undated

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p11-p21

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, Henry Paddock (1830-1899)

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John Quincy Reed’s Portrait Photograph of Henry P. McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOHN QUINCY REED was born in 1841 in Abington, Massachusetts and died in 1902 in Petaluma. He worked as a photographer in Petaluma for over 25 years, moving his studio within the community to several different locations. He arrived into Petaluma from Stockton in 1870 and continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma until at least 1898. Many of his portraits of Petaluma’s citizens are of exceptionally fine quality. (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: Henry Paddock McCleave

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: “Mrs. Hussey, 559 Western Ave Petaluma CA; 67”

Date: 1867  

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p3-p6

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McCleave, Mary Harvey (1833-1922)(2 of 2)

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Mary Harvey McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified

THE SITTER:

Name: Mary Harvey McCleave

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: “Older age Mary H. McCleave (wife of Henry)”

Date: undated

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p10-p19

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, Robert 2004-315-1-p12-p11

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Robert McCleave, Date N/A

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Unidentified

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Robert McCleave

Description: Reproduction of a cabinet card of man sitting.   He has a large beard and is wearing a suit with a patterned vest and a chain hanging from his vest.

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: (describe imprint, type text of any

handwritten script)

Date: N/A

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p12-p11

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McCleave, Robert 2004-315-1-p13-p12

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Robert McCleave, 1868

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Unidentified

THE SITTER(s):

Name(s): Robert McCleave

Description: CDV of of man sitting. He has a large beard and is wearing a suit with a patterned vest and a chain hanging from his vest. The back dates the photo to 1868

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

Date: 1868

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p13-p12

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McCleave, Robert 2004-315-04

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Robert & Henry McCleave

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified

THE SITTERS:

Names: Robert & Henry McCleave

Description: Carte de visite of Robert and Henry McCleave. The older of the boys is standing, while the younger is sitting in a fringe studio chair. The older boy is wearing an unbuttoned jacket with a bow tie. The younger boy has on an infant's gown. The red tax stamp on the back of the image dates this card between 1865-1866. Of the three McCleave children (Carrie, Robert, and Henry) only one boy lived past their teenage years.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 10.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: On the back of this carte de visite is a 1-cent United States Internal Revenue stamp. On top of the stamp handwritten in black ink appears the letter “J” which is most probably the initial of the photographer. The 1-cent stamp documents that the purchaser paid less than ten cents for the portrait. Below the stamp handwritten in pencil is “Robert & Henry McCleave”.

Date: The United States Internal Revenue tax stamp on the back of this carte de visite documents that it was created between March 1865 and August 1866.

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-04

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McCleave, (Unidentified male family member)

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Healy Ground Floor Gallery’s Portrait Photograph of

an Unidentified male family member of the McCleave Family

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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 SITTER:

Name: Unidentified male family member of the McCleave Family

Description: Cabinet card of a man with a large mustache wearing a suit with a chin hanging from his vest.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

 THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: N/A

Date: between 1896 and 1905

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p43-p57

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McNear, Jennie Otis (1857- May 27, 1883)(2 of 2)

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John Quincy Reed’s Portrait Photograph of Jennie Otis McNear

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOHN QUINCY REED was born in 1841 in Abington, Massachusetts and died in 1902 in Petaluma. He worked as a photographer in Petaluma for over 25 years, moving his studio within the community to several different locations. He arrived into Petaluma from Stockton in 1870 and continued to work as a photographer in Petaluma until at least 1898. Many of his portraits of Petaluma’s citizens are of exceptionally fine quality. (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: Jennie Otis McNear

Description: In this carte de visite, Jennie Otis McNear rests her arms on a studio prop and looks forlornly into the distance, striking a somber poise which foreshadows her early and tragic death. This portrait was taken when she was between 23 and 26 years old. Her hairstyle is that of a young woman. Parted in the center, most of her dark, wavy, locks fall freely. The top front portion of her hair has been pulled to the back, and, as a crown, she wears a heavy braided hairpiece. Her simple dress is complemented by a white lace ruff, white lace cuffs, and four streaming ribbons which gather at her neck. She wears two dark neck chains, attached to the shorter one appears to be a locket. At her throat is what appears to be a brooch and a dark bead. If you look closely, you can see she is also wearing a wedding ring. This allows us to date this photo between May 13, 1880 (the date of her marriage to George Plummer McNear, 1857-1947) and May 27, 1883 (the date of her death).

Biographical Note: Jennie Otis McNear was born in 1857 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. At the age of seven, she moved to Petaluma with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Otis. After graduating from Petaluma High School in 1875, she taught school in Salinas, San Leandro and San Diego. On May 13, 1880, she married prominent Petaluma businessman, George Plummer McNear (1857-1947), and together they had one child, Clara McNear (married name, Leppo). Jennie’s early, tragic death on May 27, 1883 resulted from the disastrous explosion of the steamship, Pilot, and was recounted in this excerpt from the Marin Journal, published May 31, 1883:

“No story could be more sad than that which tells of the early and sudden death of Mrs. George P. McNear. She was the idolized daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Otis—their only child—and great as was their parental pride and love for her, their affection was returned with all the ardor of her strong and affectionate nature. Jennie had been a little more than three years the wife of Mr. George P. McNear, and the day of her burial, last Sunday, was the second anniversary of the birth of their little daughter. She was the very personification of rosy health; in form and feature a model of beauty; the rosy pathway of her life was reflected in her cheerful spirits, and as daughter, wife, and mother, her character seemed perfection. This was the tender daughter, the bride-wife, the clinging mother, her good-bye kiss fresh on the lips of her husband-lover and child, and her feet led by filial affection toward a suffering mother, who was met by the appalling catastrophe to the steamer Pilot last Friday.” Marin Journal, volume 23, number 12, May 31, 1883.

Family Affiliation: Jennie Otis was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles W. Otis. A man named C. W. Otis was an early librarian in Petaluma, and may have been her father. Jennie was the first wife of prominent Petaluma businessman, George Plummer McNear (m. May 13, 1880). Their only child was Clara McNear Leppo (1881-1979). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105784417/jennie-mcnear.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 10.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Along the top edge of this card handwritten in cursive in pencil is, “Jennie Otis”, “1893”, “Geo McNears 1st wife”, “killed in explosion of”, “Str. Gold”. Jennie died in 1883; this portrait could not have been taken in 1893. Jennie was killed by the explosion of the steamboat Pilot not the steamboat Gold.

Date: May 13, 1880 - May 27, 1883  

Condition: Both sides of this card are soiled, and the front is extensively stained.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-04

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Mecham, Harrison Tyler Sr. (1833-1909)

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Lewis Dowe’s Portrait Photograph of Harrison Tyler Mecham Sr.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LEWIS DOWE was born in 1838 in Hanover, New Hampshire and died in 1919 in Portland, Oregon. He arrived in Petaluma in September of 1875 and set up his photography studio in the rooms formerly occupied by photographer Hugh Anderson. Dowe worked in Petaluma as both a “view” and portrait photographer until he departed the town in March of 1882. (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: Harrison Tyler Mecham Sr.

Description: This cabinet card portrait of Harrison Tyler Mecham Senior was taken as he approached early middle age. His carefully groomed beard and mustache are edged in grey and his hairline is significantly receded. Mecham wears a jacket with fashionably large, notched lapels and a matching vest with scalloped lapels. He wears a plain-front white shirt with a large, pointed collar under which is a black neck ring.

Biographical Note: Harrison Mecham was a highly admired Petaluma pioneer and philanthropist. A true “Renaissance Man,” he was a farmer, businessman and art patron, and the details of his professional and personal life were constantly reported in local newspapers.

In Missouri at the age of eighteen, Mecham met a group of old Californians who had served as guides to Commodore Stockton and joined them on their return west in the spring of 1848. The exciting story of his travels are told in detail by Tom Gregory in History of Sonoma County. Mecham successfully mined gold in California until 1853, after which he began accumulating parcels of land on the outskirts of Petaluma. Mecham became very wealthy raising animals and growing crops on what eventually became his 7,000 acre parcel.

Later in life, he placed 1,000 of those acres in the Harrison Mecham Relief Fund, the proceeds from which were used to benefit the poor of Petaluma. In an additional act of great charity which had enormous benefit for the community, he subdivided 1,500 acres of his land holdings into small tracts and sold them at a reasonable rate, making the purchase of a home possible for many Petalumans. In a very interesting act of civic charity, Mecham furnished the funds for the erection of a $1,000 drinking fountain located on Washington Street just up from the corner of Main Street. It was most likely a controversial work of art. It included a semi-nude statue of the Greek mythological cupbearer, Hebe, but also held strong temperance iconographical significance for the pre-prohibition era.

Mecham married his “child bride” Melissa Jane Stewart in 1853, but very little is known about her. In 1890 Mecham gave “Garden Valley Ranch” to their daughter, Isabel, as a gift when she married the Petaluma businessman, Walter S. Frisch. It was a landmark property partly due to the extensive grove of eucalyptus Mecham had planted along its border. Harrison Mecham PDF

Family Affiliation: Harrison Mecham was married to Melissa Jane Stewart Mecham (1837-1909).

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: On the left bottom edge of this cabinet card is the photographer’s imprint in the form of his signature, “L. Dowe”, and on the right is printed, “PETALUMA, CAL”.

Description, back: Hand written in black ink along the top edge is: “Harrison Mecham Sr.”.

Date: September 1875 - March 1882

Condition: This cabinet card is slightly soiled especially along the right edge.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2000-113-03

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Meyers, Addie 1994-633-36

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Unidentified Photographer, Portrait Photograph of Addie Meyers

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: unidentified

THE SITTER:

Name: Addie Meyers

Description: Carte de visite of Addie Meyers sitting. Meyers is wearing a dress with striped socks. The backdrop appears to be a living room scene.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 10.5 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Addie Meyers

Date: undated

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-36

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Mitchel, Lizzie (b. & d. dates to be determined)

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Easterly & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Lizzie Mitchell

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

EASTERLY & CO. was operated in Petaluma by George Bascombe Easterly (1859-1906) between August 1891 and November 1893. (For additional information on Easterly & Co. and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click its name in blue above.)

Active in Petaluma: 1892-1895

Biographical Note: Easterly opened a studio in Petaluma in 1892 and moved to Lake County 1895.

Bibliography:

THE SITTER:

Name: Lizzie Mitchel (also spelled Mitchell)

Description: Lizzie Mitchel directly faces the camera in a frontal, head-and-shoulders pose. Her expression is neutral, but her gaze intense. She wears a black lace blouse with large puffs at the shoulder seams, a style fashionable in the 1890s. Her high collar is pinned just below her neck with a gold bar brooch. At the top of her head is a mound of short, dark, curls. The hair at the sides of her face lies flat and has presumably been combed to form a bun at the back of her head.

Biographical Note: The names “Lizzie Mitchel” and “Lizzie Mitchell” were included in lists of social event attendees in the Petaluma newspapers several times between 1892 and 1912. The Petaluma Argus-Courier announced on November 2, 1905 Miss Lizzie Mitchell’s pending marriage in San Francisco to an unnamed groom, but on May 21, 1912 stated that, “Misses Margaret and Lizzie Mitchell, formerly of this city, are here from San Francisco.”

Family Affiliation: The Petaluma Argus Courier announcement of November 2, 1905, states that Miss Lizzie Mitchell was the daughter of J. Mitchell, “the well known tailor” and sister of Jimmy and Mary Mitchell.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.25 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This is a formal, frontal, head-and-shoulders portrait of a young woman. The photographer’s imprint appears along the bottom.

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

Date: 1891-1895

Condition: With the exception of slight soiling in the corners, this cabinet card is in good condition.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-666-11

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Mitchell, Pat 1978-666-12

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Easterly & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Pat Mitchell

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

EASTERLY & CO. was operated in Petaluma by George Bascombe Easterly (1859-1906) between August 1891 and November 1893. (For additional information on Easterly & Co. and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click its name in blue above.)

Active in Petaluma: 1892-1895

Biographical Note: Easterly opened a studio in Petaluma in 1892 and moved to Lake County 1895.

Bibliography: 

THE SITTER:

Name: Pat Mitchell

Description: Cabinet card of Pat Mitchell's bust. The sepia tone denotes albumen processing on paper. The foil stamped text at the bottom of the card suggests that the card dates from 1890 to 1900. Mitchell has a well-groomed moustache and a three piece suit.

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:

Date: circa 1890-1900

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-666-12

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Mount, Cora May 2004-315-1-p2-p2

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Smith & Schultz, Portrait Photograph of Cora May Mount

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Smith & Schultz

Studio Location: Nos. 101,103,105 and 107 Main St. Zainesville, Ohio

THE SITTER:

Name: Cora May Mount

Description: Cabinet card of young girl with sausage curls wearing a dress with a scooped neckline and a necklace.

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: Stamp reads “Smith & Schultz, Photographic Art Studio. Nos. 101,103,105 and 107 Main St. Zainesville, O.”

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p2,p2

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Mount, Elsie Francis 2004-315-1-p4-p4

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W. G. Stafford’s, Portrait Photograph of Elsie Flora Mount

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  W.G. Stafford

Studio Location: 206 Central Ave. Minneapolis 

THE SITTER:

Name: Elsie Flora Mount

Description: Cabinet card of a young girl with short hair wearing a lacy dress standing next to a wicker chair.

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: “Elsie Francis Mount. Born June 27th 1890”

Date: Undated

Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p4,p4

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McNear, George Plummer Sr. (1857 - 1947)(2 of 4)

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Frederick H. Bushnell’s Portrait Photograph of George Plummer McNear sr.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Frederick H. Bushnell

Photography Studio: Bushnell Photography Studio, 1508 and 1510 Market Street, San Francisco

THE SITTER:

Name: George Plummer McNear Sr.

Description: This cabinet card was taken of George Plummer McNear Sr. when he was forty-eight years of age. He sits in a regal, hand-carved chair fit for a member of the aristocracy, and he is dressed in full, formal dinner jacket attire typical of the American upper class at the turn of the century. His left hand, which is adorned with a large pinkie ring, sustains a stiff, peculiar gesture, and, in an unusual pose, George, with crossed legs, turns his body to his right, but his gaze and head turn to his left. This adds a twist to the composition which heightens George’s presence and lends an air of energy and dynamism to the portrait.

Biographical Note: Following in the footsteps of his famous, Petaluma, pioneer father, John August McNear (1832-1918), George Plummer McNear Sr. was a prominent Petaluma citizen and successful businessman. He invested early in the community’s poultry industry, served on the Sonoma County National Bank board and was Vice President of the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad. He was also a generous philanthropist, donating sections of his extensive land holdings to accommodate the community post office, fire station, McNear Park and McNear School.

Family Affiliation: George Plummer McNear was the only child of Petaluma pioneers John Augustus McNear (1832-1918) and his first wife, Clarinda Damsen Williams McNear (1837-1866), to survive to adulthood. George’s first wife was Jennie Otis McNear (1857-1883) who died tragically at the age of 26. Together George and Jennie had one child, Clara McNear Leppo (1881-1979), named in honor of George’s mother. George’s second wire was Ida Belle Denman McNear (1859-1949). Together they had four children. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105717995/george-plummer-mcnear.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: Within a dark matte frame with a cream border, this cabinet card features the subject seated on an ornately carved, wooden chair. In the background appears to be a backdrop which depicts a drape falling from the top right corner and on the right boarder appears the edge of a table and wall mantel. An oil painting portrait of George Plummer McNear Sr. by S. Seymour Thomas (1868-1956), with a format very similar to this photographic portrait of George, is on loan from the McNear Foundation to the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. It is prominently displayed in the Petaluma Pioneer Parlor.

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

Date: 1905

Condition: This cabinet card is in good condition.

Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2006-273-1010

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Mount, Madeline 2004-315-1-p3-p3

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Smith & Schultz, Portrait Photograph of Madeline Mount

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Smith & Schultz

Studio Location: Zainesville, Ohio 

THE SITTER:

Name: Madeline Mount

Description: Cabinet card of an infant sitting, wearing what appears to be a common gown on a blacker-covered studio prop

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: Stamp reads “Smith & Schultz Photographers, Nos. 101-103-105-107 Main Street. Zainesville, Ohio”

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-1-p3,p3

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Myers, Mrs.

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Harry Fowler ROBERTS’ Portrait Photograph of Mrs. Myers

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

HARRY FOWLER ROBERTS was born in 1869 in Mankato, Minnesota, and died in February 1907 in Colfax, California, at age 38. As early as 1892 he opened a photographic studio on Petaluma’s Main Street across from the American Hotel. The exact date Roberts closed his studio in Petaluma has not been determined; however, it may have been as late as 1895. (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: Mrs. Myers

Description: Maroon cabinet card with uneven, gilded, scalloped edges and foil-stamped artwork of an elderly unidentified woman's bust. The woman's hair is pulled back and braided. She is wearing a dark dress with buttons, pleating, and embroidery going up the chest. There is also embroidery around the collar, and large puffy sleeves. Based on the card's format, processing method, and the woman's fashion I would date this card to the mid 1890s.

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 photographic paper of this portrait has been mounted on a dark card with pinked edges and the photographer’s imprint embossed in gold along the bottom edge.

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

Date: as early as 1892, as late as 1895

Condition: This cabinet card has extensive foxing especially on the right side.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1999-X-04

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