Hewlett, Fred 1981-835-33

Isaiah West Taber’s Portrait Photograph of Fred Hewlett

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer:  Isaiah West Taber (1830-1912)

Photographic Studio: Taber Studios, 8 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. 

THE SITTER:

Name: Fred Hewlett

Description: Black cabinet card with beveled gilded edges of Fred Hewlett in an oval frame. Hewlett's hair is parted and combed and he has a large handlebar moustache. He is wearing a suit, vest, white shirt, and bow tie. The color of the card, and gilded edges date the card to as early as 1885

Biographical Note: Fred Hewlett was the husband of Cleora Whitney. Cleora was the daughter of Senator Albion P. Whitney and Susan Eastman. Her siblings include; Calvin, Nancy Jane, Arthur, Leona, Marcella, Albion, Clara.

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: “Fred Hewlett. Duplicate copies will be supplied at reduced rates; when ordering the same, it is sufficient to state The name in full. This negative will be preserved for two years, or for a longer period if required. We make a specialty of enlargements in crayon, India Ink, oils or water colors.”

Date: circa 1885-1890

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-33

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.