Rae, Ollie Church (also see Church) 1979-425-01-p14-p10
/George Ross’ Portrait Photograph of Ollie Church Rae, Date N/A
THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:
Photographer: George Ross (b. Feb. 2, 1832 Edinburgh Scotland; d. ******, 1893 Petaluma, CA)
Active in Petaluma: 1862-1893
Biographical Note: Unlike the other 19th century Petaluma photographers, Ross lived in Petaluma for many years. Arriving in Petaluma in 1855 at age 23, he began his profession as a photographer in 1862, moving his studio within the city several times as noted on his various cdv imprints. For a short time he was also part of a photographic studio partnership, Ross and Ormsby, on Main Street in Petaluma. Ross died in Petaluma and was buried ******
Bibliography: Palmquist, pgs. 461-463; Mautz, pg. 136.
THE SITTER(s):
Name(s): Ollie Church Rae
Description: CDV of a woman's bust in an oval frame. Her hair is pulled back and there is a large chain around her neck.
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Family Affiliation:
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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: George Ross' stamp
Date: N/A
Condition: (note tears, foxing, fading)
Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1979-425-01-p14-p10
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