Cox, Julia Bertha Lewis (1885-1982) (1 of 5)

Elite Studio’s portrait photograph of Julia Bertha Lewis

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

Photographer: Unknown

THE SITTER:

Name: Julia Bertha Lewis Cox

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: .

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: oval, 9.2 x 12.2

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: It appears this photograph has been cut to fit within an oval frame.

Description, back: Handwritten in black ink along the top is “Lewis”, 11 1/2 months. Handwritten in pencil appears: Julia B. Lewis”, “oct 15 1886”, age 11 1/2 most”. Below this handwritten in black ink is: “dau (daughter?) of Julia & C. W. Lewis”, “Julia B. Lewis” 11 1/2 mo”, 15 Oct 1886”.

Date: October 15, 1886

Condition: This portrait has water damage. There is a large white stain at the top and three white stains on the right edge.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, Barbara Webster Collection, 2022-214-321

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