Unidentified Woman (2024-PV-05)

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Sunset Studio’s Portrait Photograph of an unidentified woman

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

SUNSET STUDIO was established in Petaluma in February 1920 and was in operation until 1942. The studio had three owner/operators who were also photographers: Walter Kersey Waters, Wilfred J. Geoffroy, and Rupert Henry Wheldon. It has not been determined which of the three created this portrait. (For additional information on this studio and its three photographers, click on Sunset Studio in blue above.)

Sunset Studios, 23 Western Avenue, Petaluma, California



THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Biographical Note:  

Description:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  7.8 x 11cm

Medium:

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

Owner: Pete Vilmur Collection, digital copy by permission.

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Unidentified Man (2024-PV-04)

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Ross & Ormsby’s Portrait Photograph of

an unidentified man

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: Unknown

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Carte de visite, approximately 6.1 x 9.8 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date: May 20, 1869 to June 11, 1870

Condition:

Owner:  Pete Vilmur Collection, digital copy by permission.

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“A Gentleman in a Right Facing Profile With a Distinctive Hair Style”

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Ross & Ormsby’s Portrait Photograph of

“A Gentleman in a right facing profile with a distinctive hair style”

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: Unknown

Description: In this portrait, the sitter’s shoulders are almost full frontal while he turns his head to display an almost full right profile. He is attired in a jacket with large lapels, a matching vest, a white shirt and a large dark bowtie. Curiously the second button of his vest is not buttoned. His demeanor is serious and stern. His hair has been combed in a distinctive manner most probably meant to conceal a bald patch.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Carte de visite, approximately 6.1 x 9.8 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This right facing profile portrait is set within a vertical oval.

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

Date: May 20, 1869 to June 11, 1870

Condition: This carte de visite is slightly soiled.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2023-946-02

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Unidentified Child (2017-92-26)

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Richard Reece Percival’s Portrait Photograph of an unidentified child

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

RICHARD REECE PERCIVAL was born in England in 1835 and died in Rhode Island in 1917. He operated the R. Percival Gallery in Petaluma between October 1867 and September 1870 and again between March 1871 and at least May 1871. After departing Petaluma, he continued working as a photographer in San Jose, California. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)


THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  The Lee Torliatt Family Album, 2017-92-26, 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. 

Unidentified Child (2017-92-14)

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Richard Reece Percival’s Portrait Photograph of an unidentified child

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

RICHARD REECE PERCIVAL was born in England in 1835 and died in Rhode Island in 1917. He operated the R. Percival Gallery in Petaluma between October 1867 and September 1870 and again between March 1871 and at least May 1871. After departing Petaluma, he continued working as a photographer in San Jose, California. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)


THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  The Lee Torliatt Family Album, 2017-92-14, 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. 

Unidentified Man

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified man

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

BRYAN R. JOHNSON was born c. 1834 in New York State, and his death date is unidentified. After working as a photographer in several California cities, Johnson moved to Petaluma and beginning in December of 1862 co-partnered with Edward P. Butler at the Ambrotype and Photographic Gallery on Petaluma’s Phoenix Block. In April 1863, Johnson took sole possession of the gallery and renamed it “Johnson’s Premier Pioneer Photographic Gallery”. In 1864, he moved his studio twice within the community finally settling in the Doyle Building on Main Street. Johnson sold his studio to William Henry Lentz in October 1866. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)


THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date: 1864-1866

Condition:

Owner:  The Lee Torliatt Family Album, 2017-92-10, 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.

“An Elegant Gentleman Wearing Edwardian Business Attire”

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William Blodgett Cook’s Portrait Photograph of “An elegant gentleman wearing edwardian business attire”

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: WILLIAM BLODGETT COOK was born in Ohio and worked as a photographer in many California cities. He worked in Petaluma during two brief periods at the beginning of the twentieth century. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

Photographic Studio: Healy Studio

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: This head-and-shoulders portrait depicts an elegant young gentleman formally attired in a dark suit with high thin lapels and a matching vest. His white shirt has an exceptionally tall collar which lends a stiff and professional air to his visage. Typical of the Edwardian era, his necktie is not covered by his collar and gathers at his neck in a large knot. He is clean shaven and meticulously groomed.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:

Medium: matte collodion photographic print with oval mount

Description, front: The color of this portrait’s card stock is a medium gray, and the portrait is set within a vertical oval which has a cream colored border and an embossed line which includes flourishes at the top and bottom. On a diagonal, in the bottom right corner of the card, is printed in cream colored ink, “Cook Artist”, “Healy Studio”, and “Petaluma”.

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

Date: August 1903 to February 1904 (Cook worked at the Healy Studio between these dates.)

Condition: This cabinet card is slightly soiled and has several, small, dark spots throughout.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2023-023

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“An Elegant Gentleman Wearing Edwardian Business Attire”

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William Blodgett Cook’s Portrait Photograph of “An elegant gentleman wearing edwardian business attire”

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: WILLIAM BLODGETT COOK was born in Ohio and worked as a photographer in many California cities. He worked in Petaluma during two brief periods at the beginning of the twentieth century. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

Photographic Studio: Healy Studio

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: This head-and-shoulders portrait depicts an elegant young gentleman formally attired in a dark suit with high thin lapels and a matching vest. His white shirt has an exceptionally tall collar which lends a stiff and professional air to his visage. Typical of the Edwardian era, his necktie is not covered by his collar and gathers at his neck in a large knot. He is clean shaven and meticulously groomed.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:

Medium: matte collodion photographic print with oval mount

Description, front: The color of this portrait’s card stock is a medium gray, and the portrait is set within a vertical oval which has a cream colored border and an embossed line which includes flourishes at the top and bottom. On a diagonal, in the bottom right corner of the card, is printed in cream colored ink, “Cook Artist”, “Healy Studio”, and “Petaluma”.

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

Date: August 1903 to February 1904 (Cook worked at the Healy Studio between these dates.)

Condition: This cabinet card is slightly soiled and has several, small, dark spots throughout.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2023-023

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Unidentified Man (2023-883-H)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Man

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

BRYAN R. JOHNSON was born c. 1834 in New York State, and his death date is unidentified. After working as a photographer in several California cities, Johnson moved to Petaluma and beginning in December of 1862 co-partnered with Edward P. Butler at the Ambrotype and Photographic Gallery on Petaluma’s Phoenix Block. In April 1863, Johnson took sole possession of the gallery and renamed it “Johnson’s Premier Pioneer Photographic Gallery”. In 1864, he moved his studio twice within the community finally settling in the Doyle Building on Main Street. Johnson sold his studio to William Henry Lentz in October 1866. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)


THE SITTER:

Names: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date: April 1863-1864

Condition:

Owner:  The Carol Cook Collection, digital copy by permission.

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“Young Girl Standing on a Chair”

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Robert Peterson Dammand’s Portrait Photograph of an a “young girl standing on a chair”

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

ROBERT PETERSON DAMMAND (Dammond) was born on September 6, 1855, in Horsens, Denmark, and died on January 27, 1936, in Glendale, California. He worked as a photographer in Iowa and Southern California before arriving in Petaluma in November 1901. He resided on Petaluma’s D Street and located his photographic studio opposite the American Hotel over the Steiger Building on Main Street. In late July 1905, Dammand departed Petaluma to set up a studio in Richmond, California. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)



THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: The composition of this vertical cabinet card is unusual. The photographer has chosen to poise an unidentified young girl standing on a high-back wooden chair. She grasps the turned post of the chair’s back with her left hand and, with a sad but determined demeanor, looks to her right. She appears to be approximately four years old. She wears a drop-waist, white dress with flounced cuffs and yoke collar. Her shoulder-length hair has been parted on the side and drawn to her right with a light colored bow.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:



THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  cabinet card

Medium: matte collodion print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The painted backdrop of this vertically formatted portrait depicts a large plant in the lower right.

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

Date: November 1901 - July 1905

Condition: This cabinet card is in good condition.

Owner:  Private collector, 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. 

Unidentified Infant 2022-952-01-49d

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Richard Reece Percival’s Portrait Photograph of an unidentified infant

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

RICHARD REECE PERCIVAL was born in England in 1835 and died in Rhode Island in 1917. He operated the R. Percival Gallery in Petaluma between October 1867 and September 1870 and again between March 1871 and at least May 1871. After departing Petaluma, he continued working as a photographer in San Jose, California. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)



THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

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:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg49d, Schwobeda/Bloom/Taylor/DeMartin Family & Friends Album

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“Baby Seated in a Wooden Spindle Back Chair”

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La Motte Studio’s Portrait Photograph of a “Baby Seated in a Wooden Spindle Back Chair”

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

LA MOTTE STUDIO was owned and operated by Wesley La Motte Shattuck between October 1907 and July 1908, by E. D. Weston between July 1908 and October 1908, and by William M. Gray between October 1908 and October 1909. Portraits bearing the La Motte Studio imprint were taken by one of these three photographers. (For additional information on these photographers and to view all portraits bearing the La Motte Studio imprint in the collection, click on the studio’s name in blue above.)


THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: Smiling slightly, this baby sits calmly in a wooden spindle-back chair. The baby’s hair is center-parted, allowing us to surmise the baby is a girl. She appears completely at ease. Looking up patiently to the viewer’s left, she maintains an open pose holding her right arm at her side and her left on her lap. She wears a necklace with a prominent cross and a white dress with puff sleeves and a scalloped hem.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:

Medium: matte collodion photographic print with embossed rectangular cardstock mount

Description, front: This portrait has been placed within the embossed, dark gray, vertical rectangle of a lighter gray card. Embossed on a diagonal at the bottom right corner of the card is the La Motte Studio imprint.

Description, back: The back of this cabinet card is either blank or contains only the portrait’s accession number.

Date: October 1907 - October 1909

Condition: This cabinet card is soiled and has several, small, black dots in the center bottom.

Owner:  Pete Vilmur Collection, digital copy by permission.

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Unidentified Women 2022-952-01-28d

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Ross & Ormsby’s Portrait Photograph of two unidentified women

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 SITTERS:

Names: Unknown

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Carte de visite, approximately 6.1 x 9.8 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-28d, 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. 

Unidentified Couple 2022-952-01-pg7c

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Ross & Ormsby’s Portrait Photograph of an unidentified couple

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 SITTERS:

Name: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  Carte de visite, approximately 6.1 x 9.8 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Schwobeda/Bloom/Taylor/DeMartin Family & Friends Album, 2022-952-01-pg7c

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

Unidentified Man

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Richard Reece Percival’s Portrait Photograph of an unidentified man

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

RICHARD REECE PERCIVAL was born in England in 1835 and died in Rhode Island in 1917. He operated the R. Percival Gallery in Petaluma between October 1867 and September 1870 and again between March 1871 and at least May 1871. After departing Petaluma, he continued working as a photographer in San Jose, California. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)



THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

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:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2021-919-05, original donated by Mike Van Dine

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Clarke, Unidentified Family Member

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E. R. Healy Ground Floor Studio’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Clarke Family Member

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 Clarke Family Member

Description:

Biographical Note:


Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:

Medium: matte collodion print with rectangular mount

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1991-IDI-40

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Clarke, Unidentified Family Member

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E. R. Healy Ground Floor Studio’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Clarke Family Member

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 Clarke Family Member

Description:

Biographical Note:


Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:


THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:

Medium: matte collodion print with oval mount

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Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1991-IDI-39

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“Seated Baby Girl in Checkered Dress”

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Hugh S. Anderson’s Portrait Photograph of a “Seated Baby Girl in Checkered Dress”

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

HUGH S. ANDERSON  was born in 1826 in Scotland and died in 1900 in San Francisco, California. He was active in Petaluma as early as January 1872, and he departed Petaluma in December 1873. His Sunbeam Gallery was located, “At the Old Stand, Opposite H. C. Taft & Co.’s”. (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: “Elnora” is handwritten on the back of the portrait. No last name was provided.

Description: This is a full body portrait of a baby girl. She is seated on a small wooden chair and rests her elbows on its arms. She wears a checkered dress, white socks, dark shoes, and a petticoat which can been seen on at the hem of her dress. Her hair has been center-parted, carefully twisted, and arranged on either side of her head.

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Family Affiliation: The original copy of this portrait remains, as donated, in the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum’s McCleave Family alum.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This carte de visite portrait is contained within a vertical oval.

Description, back: “Elnora” is handwritten in cursive, in black ink along the top edge.

Hugh Anderson’s imprint is on the center of the back of this carte de visite. Anderson created several versions of his Petaluma imprint. An expanded, possibly later, version appears here. It is printed in red ink and includes four lines of text, each in a different font. The text is embellished above and below with a horizontally flipped, elaborate flourish.

Date: January 1872 - December 1873

Condition: The front and back of this carte de visite are slightly soiled throughout, and the back has a stain in the lower left corner.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-02-p30-p22, McCleave Family Album

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“Young Man Identified as a Petaluma Fireman”

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John Quincy Reed’s Portrait Photograph of a

“Young Man Identified as a Petaluma Fireman”

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: This young man has been identified on the back side of the card; however, the identification is problematic. His first name may be Peter, but the surname is illegible. On a second line, the word “fireman” is legible.

Description: This young man sports a bushy, handlebar mustache, and his left-of-center, parted, hairline is receding. He wears a jacket with a high, small, notched lapel and matching vest which features a chain extending from the second button hole. He wears a white, spread collar and a large, white, necktie knot which is highlighted with a stickpin.

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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 head-and-shoulders portrait of a young man is encircled within a vertical oval. The photographer’s imprint appears along the bottom edge of the card.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in black ink is, “Peter”. Unfortunately the surname is illegible. Below this is written,“Fireman”.

Date: 1870-1898

Condition: With the exception of two black marks above and to the right of the man’s head, this cabinet card is in good condition.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1985-532-27

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“Middle-Aged Man With a Large Necktie Knot”

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

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

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

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Family Affiliation:

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

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

Date: February 1886 - 1891

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

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

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Unidentified Clarke Family Member

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

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

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

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified Clarke Family Member.

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

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

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

Date: February 1886 - 1891

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

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

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“Seated Baby With Top Curl”

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George Ross’ Portrait Photograph of a Seated Baby With Top Curl

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 19th 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 Ross stopped working as a photographer soon after he became an invalid 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: Unidentified

Description: Sitting on Ross’ studio chair propped by its armrest, this unidentified baby gleefully looks directly into the camera. The baby sits frontally with his left knee bent and his legs crossed at his ankles. The blurriness of his left hand suggests he moved slightly out of position. The baby is dressed in a checkered, long-sleeve dress with three strips of dark ribbon surrounding his cuffs and four strips surrounding the bottom section of his dress. Beneath his dress, he wears a white petticoat with a scalloped, crocheted lace hem. In a style popular at the time, his hair is parted on both sides and drawn up into a distinctive curl at the top of his head.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: There are many portraits of Petaluma pioneers’ infants, babies, toddlers, and children, but none surpass the charm of this example. George Ross’ skill is evident in this early example of his work. For Ross’ own comments on photographing children see: Ross PDF

Description, back: George Ross’ imprint appears in the center of the back of this card. Above and below the imprint is a decorative flourish.

Date:

Condition: Both sides of this card are slightly soiled.

Owner:  Private collection, digital copy by permission

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Unidentified Woman 2005-115-49

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George Ross’ Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Woman

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 19th 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 Ross stopped working as a photographer soon after he became an invalid 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: Unknown

Description: Carte de visite of a young unidentified woman standing. Her hair is parted down the middle and pulled back into sausage curls. She is wearing a dress with a hoop skirt, and one hand is resting on a studio prop chair. The woman's hoop skirt, and the two line border with different widths date this card between 1864-1869.

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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, 2005-115-49

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