Malone, Peter (died 1902)
/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:
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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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