Haskell, Unidentified Boy

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of unidentified haskell Boy

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Haskell Boy

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

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Owner:  The Ann Nisson Collection, digital copy by permission. 2019-887-16

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.

Haskell, Abigail Ainsley Goodwin (1819-1884) (4 of 8)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of abigail ainsley goodwin haskell

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Abigail Ainsley Goodwin Haskell

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

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Date:

Condition:

Owner:  The Ann Nisson Collection, digital copy by permission. 2019-887-02

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

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Date:

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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.

Smith, Hannah M. Ward Stewart (1845 -1932)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of Hannah M. Ward Steward Smith

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Hannah M. Ward Steward Smith. At the time this portrait was taken, she would have been known as Hannah Ward Stewart.

Description: This portrait was taken of Hannah when she was between 18 and 22 years old. She sits sedately with her hands placed upon the skirt of her volumious, dark dress. Her large, gigot sleeves drop from her shoulders and are gathered tightly at her wrists beneath stiff white cuffs. Her dress is tightly cinched with a dark waist belt which has a large, rectangular buckle. She wears a brooch attached to her white collar, drop earrings, and a wedding ring. Her dark hair is center-parted, carefully combed to the back of her head, and secured in a snood.

Biographical Note: Hannah M.Ward Stewart Smith was born in Missouri in 1845 and traveled with her family to California by wagon train. (Later in her life, her memories of this overland journey were recorded by her grandaughter, Minna Allegro and preserved by her descendant, Lee Torliatt. See the bibliography section below.) The Ward family settled on a 950-acre dairy ranch on San Antonio Creek in Marin County just south of Petaluma. After her marriage to businessman, James W. Stewart, in 1863, Hannah and her husband moved to Petaluma and resided at 10 6th Street. Hannah inherited the home upon her husband’s death in 1874, and continued to live in the house with her second husband, Rufus Richards Smith. In 1911, Hannah rented out the house and moved to San Francisco to live with her son, Percy, and daughter, Dora. The local newspapers reported that Hannah often returned to Petaluma to visit friends, and she was buried in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park.

Family Affiliation: Hannah was the daughter of early Petaluma pioneers, Abraham Ward (1817-1899) and Naomi Porter Ward (1818-1883). Hannah married James W. Stewart (1837-1874) on December 31, 1863 at her parents’ home on San Antonio Creek. Together James and Hannah had three children: William A. Stewart (b.1866), Franklin Lester Stewart (b.1868), and Robert H. Stewart (b.1870). In 1876, Hannah married Rufus Richards Smith (1833-1903). Together they had Isadora Naomi “Dora” Smith (1879-1919) and Percy Alfred Smith (1886-1964). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51087336/hannah_mary_smith

Bibliography: Torliatt, Lee, A History of the Torliatt Family of Petaluma, From Mid-19th Century to Circa 1950, pp. 20 - 22, 31-43. This booklet is available in the Hoppy Hopkins Library at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum. A copy of Hannah Ward Stewart Smith’s memoir of her overland journey from St. Louis, Missouri to Petaluma is available in the Hoppy Hopkins Library at the Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, call number 920 Griswold/Stewart.

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: Hannah sits in a large, tufted, balloon chair with an elaborately carved back. In the background, on the left, is a dark drape and a large drapery tassel.

Description, back: In the center of the back of the card surrounded by an undulating line is the photographer’s imprint: “From B. R. Johnson’s Photographic Establishment, Doyle’s Building, Main Street, Petaluma.” Above this has been placed a two cent revenue stamp. Along the bottom wedge is written, “Negatives preserved from which extra copies can be had at less than regular prices.”. Handwritten in black ink at the bottom is: Hannah Ward (from Bible).

Date: 1863-1867

Condition: This carte de visite is in good condition.

Owner:  The Lee Torliatte Family Album, 2017-92-01, 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.

“A Young Boy and Child Seated Together”

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait photograph, “a young Boy and Child seated together”

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: unidentified

Description: This is a rare and important, although enigmatic, double portrait. The boy on the left may be a Native American of the Coast Miwok Tribe. He wears a long, light-colored work shirt and dark pants. Curiously, it appears there is a concealed, circular object resting on his left thigh between the fabric of his shirt and his pants. He rests his right hand in the center of the object. The child next to him has blond hair and light skin. The child is attired in a plaid dress with a white collar and black bow tie. Encircling the crown of the child’s head is an intriguing hat. It consists of a wide, plaid band with embellishments applied to the section of the band over the child’s forehead.

The boy leans towards the child with protective and comforting gestures. While titing his head toward the child, the boy’s left arm embraces the child, drawing their upper bodies together. The fingers of his left hand can be seen to the right of the child’s face, drawing the child’s head to rest on his shoulder. The boy also raises his left leg off the floor in a position obviously meant to support and contain the child’s lower body. The boy’s posture and face exude a calm dignity. The child appears anxious and apprehensive. The child holds its grasping right hand in the air and clutches its ankle with its left hand.

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Family Affiliation:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The boy and child depicted in this double portrait sit together on a stool or chair. The background is bare except for an unidentified vertical object on the extreme left. The floor has a mosaic tile design, and an unidentified object lies on the floor to the right.

Description, back: An orange, two-cent United States Internal Revenue tax stamp has been applied to the top left corner. It has been positioned on its side and canceled with a black line through its center. This stamp documents that the price of this portrait was less than 25 cents. Bryan Johnson’s scallop-border imprint appears in the center of the card. On the bottom edge is written: “Negatives preserved from which extra copies may be had at less than regular prices.”

Date: Based on this carte de visite’s revenue stamp, this portrait can be dated between August 1864 and August 1866.

Condition: The front of this carte de visite is soiled on its top and bottom edges, and the back is slightly soiled throughout.

Owner: The Dan Brown Collection, 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. 

Blakely, Rosalie “Rosa” Ayers (1865-1938)(1 of 2)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of rosalie “Rosa” ayers Blakely

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Rosalie “Rosa” Ayers Blakely. When this portrait was taken, the sitter would have been known as Rosalie Ayers.

Description: With a petulant expression typical of intelligent children, Rosalie sits in a balloon chair looking straight out at the viewer. She holds her hands assuredly in her lap and pulls the toes of her feet back in what can be read as a defiant gesture. She wears a brocaded dark dress with slightly dropped shoulders.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: Rosalie was the daughter of early Petaluma pioneers, William A. Ayers (1829-1899) and Martha Wade Ayers. William, born in Ireland, was a Petaluma rancher, city councilman and street superintendent. Rosalie was married to Theron M. Blakely Senior who conducted the Petaluma Courier. Rosalie had one son, Theron M. Blakely Junior who died in the infamous crash of the U. S. Army Airship ROMA on February 21, 1922, Norfolk, Virginia and one daughter, Clarice Blakely Holmes. Rosalie filed for divorce from her husband in 1908. Rosalie lived in Petaluma until 1906 when she moved to Napa and then to St. Helena. She died in St. Helena, but was buried with her son in Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, California. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95183568/rosalie_blakely

Bibliography: Petaluma Argus-Courier, Sept. 17, 1908, p.7; Feb. 23, 1922, p. 1. The Napa Valley Register, March 8, 1938, p. 8.

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: In the center of the back of the card is the photographer’s imprint: “From B. R. Johnson’s Photographic Establishment, Doyle’s Building, Main Street, Petaluma.” Above this has been placed a two cent revenue stamp. Along the bottom wedge is written, “Negatives preserved from which extra copies can be had at less than regular prices.”. “Rosalie Ayers” also appears along the bottom edge handwritten in bold black marker.

Date: 1867 or 68

Condition: Both the front and back of this carte de visite are soiled.

Owner:  The Cyndi Logan Collection, 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 (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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date: December 1862 to 1867

Condition:

Owner:  The Carol Cook Collection, 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.

Rodd, Mary Jane Blackburn (1858-1940)(2 of 8)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of Mary Jane Blackburn Rodd

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Mary Jane Blackburn Rodd

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date: December 1862 to 1867

Condition:

Owner:  The Carol Cook Collection, 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.

Weeks, Rosetta Lily Williams (1842-1899) (2 of 4)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of Rosetta Lily willams weeks

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Rosetta Lily Willams Weeks

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Family Affiliation:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 9.25 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: From B.R. Johnson’s Photographic Establishment, Doyle’s Building, Main Street, Petaluma.; Leona Whitney 2 years old the 17th of April 1866

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  The James Allen Family Collection, 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. 

Weeks, Frank Parker (1862-1942) (1 of 2)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of Frank parker weeks

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Frank Parker Weeks

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 9.25 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: From B.R. Johnson’s Photographic Establishment, Doyle’s Building, Main Street, Petaluma.; Leona Whitney 2 years old the 17th of April 1866

Date:

Condition:

Owner:  The James Allen Family Collection, 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 2022-952-01-pg144b

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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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg44b, 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 Girl 2022-952-01-pg38b

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

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Girl

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: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg38b, 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 Girl 2022-952-01-pg38a

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

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Girl

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg38a, 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 Women 2022-952-01-27b

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of two Unidentified Women

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)


THE SITTERS:

Names: Unknown

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size:  carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-27b, Schwobeda/Bloom/Taylor/DeMartin Family & Friends Album

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Unidentified Man 2022-952-01-pg23d

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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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg23d, 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 Man 2022-952-01-pg19d

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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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg19d, 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 Woman 2022-952-01-pg4d

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

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Woman

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: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg4d, 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 Man 2022-952-01-pg1c

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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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg1c, 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 Girl 2022-952-01-pg37a

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified young woman

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Young Woman

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: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg37a, 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 Girl 2022-952-01-pg37b

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

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Girl

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: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg37b, 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 Girl 2022-952-01-pg37c

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

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Girl

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: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2022-952-01-pg37c, 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. 

Prince Family Member, Child

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Prince Family Child & a Woman

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Unidentified Child and Woman

Description: CDV of a woman sitting, and a child standing next to her.  The woman is wearing a dress with a hoop skirt with embroidering along the hem and jacket. 

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: Civil War tax stamp; Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: The United States Internal Revenue tax stamp on the back of this carte de visite documents that it was created between August, 1864 and August, 1866.

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1992-IDI-07-p13-p22

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. 

“Standing Gentleman Attired in a Long Sack Coat”

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait photograph of

“Standing Gentleman Attired in a Long Sack Coat”

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: This is a portrait of a very handsome, unidentified, young gentleman. Below his fashionably long sack jacket, he wears a matching vest and white shirt. His dark bow tie flares off to his right, resting on his lapel. In a casual but dignified standing poise, he rests his right hand on Johnson’s carved studio chair. The gentleman’s hair is carefully oiled and combed to the back of his head, and he sports a well-groomed chevron mustache.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait contains a painted backdrop seen in several of Johnson’s other Petaluma portraits. It was obviously selected for more formal portraits as it depicts a grand, draped, column on the left and a distant landscape on the lower right. Johnson’s studio floor with its large checkerboard tiling is also visible in the composition.

Description, back: Johnson’s imprint has been stamped several times on the back of this card. All the stamps are faint with the exception of the one in the center. It may be that this imprint is one of the first Johnson used while working in Petaluma. Along the bottom edge is written, “Negatives preserved, from which extra Copies can be had at less than regular prices.”.

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition: This card is heavily soiled and stained.

Owner: Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2017-92-01

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. 

“Seated Stoic Woman”

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait photograph, “Seated Stoic Woman”

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: This is an exceptionally masterful and intriguing portrait of a Petaluma pioneer. This unidentified woman sits with presence and poise, wearing a simple, dignified dress, which is a rustic attempt to emulate current fashion. Her full skirt, supported by numerous petticoats, is tightly cinched at her waist by a simple belt. She wears a busked corset which shapes her torso, encourages her upright posture and flattens her bosom. The dress fabric is drawn over the corset in a fan front style meant to minimize the waistline. The loose bishop sleeves narrow at her wrists and end in wide, crisp, white cuffs. The color and texture of the cuffs are repeated in her angled collar. The sitter’s hair has been parted in the center and gathered into a snood that can be seen at the crown of her head and below her left ear. This sitter’s face and hands tell the story of a woman accustomed to hard work, and her demeanor portrays a soul of quiet resignation and stoic dignity. PDF of “Seated Stoic Woman”

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This unidentified woman sits in a high-backed, armed, and tufted balloon chair. Behind her is a painted backdrop depicting a lush river scene, and beneath her is geometrically patterned flooring.

Description, back: In the center of the back of the card surrounded by an undulating line is the photographer’s imprint: “From B. R. Johnson’s Photographic Establishment, Doyle’s Building, Main Street, Petaluma.” Above this has been placed a two cent revenue stamp. Along the bottom wedge is written, “Negatives preserved from which extra copies can be had at less than regular prices.”.

Date: The United States Internal Revenue tax stamp on the back of this carte de visite documents that it was created between August, 1864 and August, 1866.

Condition: The top corners of this carte de visite have been clipped; there is a tear on the top center edge; there are pin holes in the bottom center; and there are stains throughout the top quarter of the composition.

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. 

Prince Family Member, Woman

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of an Unidentified Prince Woman

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Woman

Description: CDV of a woman’s bust in an oval frame. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing an embroidered jacket.

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: Civil war tax stamp; Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: The United States Internal Revenue tax stamp on the back of this carte de visite documents that it was created between August, 1864 and August, 1866.

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1992-IDI-07-p13-p21

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.

Johnson, Bryan R. (born 1834)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s photographic Self Portrait

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Bryan R. Johnson

Description: Johnson has chosen to portray himself here in a softened, vignetted style; attired in a notched lapel jacket, high collared white shirt and simple bow tie. His hair is parted on the left with thick, waves swept to the right. His face is bearded and his dark eyes stare intently to his left.

Biographical Note: For additional information on Bryan R. Johnson, and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue at the top of this page.

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography: Bryan R. Johnson

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This is an early carte de visite which contains a diminutive image of the sitter’s head and shoulders. Along the bottom edge of this card is handwritten in cursive in brown ink, “B. R. Johnson”.

Description, back: Surrounded by an undulating line boarder in the center of the back of this carte de visite is Johnson’s imprint: “From B. R. Johnson’s Premium Gallery, Phoenix Block, Petaluma.”. At the bottom of the card is printed, “Negatives preserved, from which extra Copies can be had at less than regular prices.”. Along the left edge of the back of the card is handwritten in cursive in brown ink, “B. R. Johnson”.

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition: There is slight foxing throughout both sides of this carte de visite.

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. 

Prince Family Member, Mother

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of Unidentified Prince Family Child & a Woman

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (For additional information on this photographer and to view all portraits by him in the collection, click on his name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Unidentified Child and Woman

Description: CDV of a woman sitting, and a child standing next to her.  The woman is wearing a dress with a hoop skirt with embroidering along the hem and jacket. 

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: Three cent revenue stamp; Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1992-IDI-07-p13-p22

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. 

Hopes, Edward S. (1834 or 1835 -1909)(1 of 3)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s portrait photograph of Edward Hopes

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Edward S. Hopes

Description: In this portrait, Edward Hopes appears as an elegantly attired young gentleman. Below his fashionable, double-breasted trench coat, he wears an embossed velvet vest and high-collared white shirt upon which his dark bow tie lies askew. He assumes a confident, casual poise with one arm behind his back, the other resting on the studio chair, and his left leg crossed in front of his right. His swept- back, wavy hair is parted on his left, and his beard and mustache are carefully groomed.

Biographical Note: Arriving in Petaluma in 1854, Edward Hopes, a native of Canada, was among Petaluma’s earliest pioneers. He initially worked as the manager of the blacksmith shop for the Fritsch & Stafford Carriage and Harness Company. In July 1870, he left Fritsch & Stafford and purchased the wagon and blacksmith shop of Mr. James M. Langley on Kentucky Street. In May 1878, Hopes began construction of his Petaluma residence, which was located at the corner of Howard and Prospect Streets, and it was reported to be among Petaluma’s finest. Hopes was a veteran member of Petaluma Lodge No. 30, I.O.O.F. and was the Noble Grand of the lodge from January to July 1879. In his old age, he retired to the Odd Fellows’ Home in Thermalito, where he died in 1909. He was buried in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park beside his wife, Ellen (Nellie) R. Humphrey Hopes (1839 - 1907 or 1908). His obituary stated, “…for few men were more generally esteemed by all than was this rugged old pioneer who was a living exemplification of the honest, faithful, toiling ‘village blacksmith.’”

Family Affiliation: Edward Hopes was the husband of Ellen (Nellie) R. Humphries (Humphrey) Hopes (1839 - 1907 or 1908) and father to Anna M. Hopes Fritsch (1858-1938). Ellen Hopes was her stepmother.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The studio setting of this carte de visite is elaborate. It includes a backdrop depicting a lush river scene utilized by Johnson in other portraits; bold, checker-board flooring; a drape with two large tassels; and an elaborately carved, high-backed, upholstered leather chair.

Description, back: Surrounded by undulating lines, in the center of the back of the card is Johnson’s imprint: “From B. R. Johnson’s Photograph Gallery, Doyle’s Fire Proof Building, Main Street, Petaluma.”. Above this imprint is handwritten in pencil: “Mr. Hope [sic] Blacksmith with Fritsch & Stafford”. Below this imprint is written, “Came from Canada”.

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition: The top portion of the front of the card is soiled, and the back retains the remnants of tape along the top and bottom edges.

Owner: Private Collection, digital copy by permission. The owner of this carte de visite reported that it was purchased at the same time as the photograph of Edward Hopes taken by George Ross in this collection. The owner also reported that they were informed that both carte de visites came from the same photo album, which contained the inscription, “Top: Two pictures of Mr. Ed Hope [sic], in charge of the blacksmith shop in the Fritsch-Stafford carriage and harness business.”

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. 

Lodge, David 1992-IDI-07-p15-p29

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of David Lodge

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: David Lodge

Description: CDV of a young boy standing next to a studio chair.

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: “David E. Lodge”

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1992-IDI-07-p15-p29

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. 

Engle, Jennie (b. & d. dates to be determined)

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of Jennie Engle

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Jennie Engle

Description: This early carte de visite portrays Jennie Engle standing with her left hand resting on a balloon-back chair as her right hand falls gracefully to her side. She wears a form-fitting bodice with drop shoulders and wide bell sleeves. The fullness of her large hoop skirt is undoubtedly due to a cage crinoline, an undergarment typical of the time period. Her skirt is unadorned with the exception of large triangles of fabric along the edge of her hem which appear to be of a different fabric. Evidence of an under blouse are apparent in her white lace collar and large, white, lace, cuffs. Her hair is center-parted and simply pulled back behind her head. She wears large drop earrings, and a dark choker which ends in what appears to be a large locket.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation: According to the handwritten inscription on the back of the carte de visite, Jennie Engle was the “wife of Capt. Engle”.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

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

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The backdrop of this carte de visit is an elaborately painted landscape with a tree on the right and a shoreline body of water on the left. The subject stands on a carpet with a medallion pattern, and to the lower left is a checker board design which may be part of the painted backdrop. A large upholstered balloon backed chair typical of the period is has been used as a prop.

Description, back: Handwritten along the top of this carte de visite in black ink in cursive is, “Mrs Jennie Engle wife of Capt. Engle”. In the center is Bryan Johnson’s imprint. Along the bottom edge is written, “Negatives preserved, from which extra Copies can be had at less than regular prices.”.

Date: December 1862 to 1867

Condition: All four corners of this carte de visite have been clipped. Otherwise, this portrait is in good condition.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1992-IDI-07-p12-p18

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.

Whitney, Leona 1981-835-14

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Bryan R. Johnson’s Portrait Photograph of Leona Whitney

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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: Leona Whitney

Description: Carte de visite of a toddler Leona Whitney sitting. Whitney is sitting in a studio chair with patterned fabric draped over it. She has on a patterned dress with a white smock.

Biographical Note: Leona Whitney died at age 2 years, 6 months, 1866. She was the daughter of Senator Albion P. Whitney and SusanEastman. Her siblings are Calvin, Cleora, Nancy Jane, Arthur, Marcella (Ella), Albion H., and Clara.

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: carte de visite, approximately 6.25 x 9.25 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back: From B.R. Johnson’s Photographic Establishment, Doyle’s Building, Main Street, Petaluma.; Leona Whitney 2 years old the 17th of April 1866

Date: April 17, 1866

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1981-835-14

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 Woman 1992-IDI-07-p14-p26

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

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 of 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 and continued working in Petaluma at least until 1867. (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 Woman

Description: CDV of a woman sitting, wearing a hoop skirt, and wearing a braided crown.

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: Bryan Johnson’s stamp

Date: December 1862 - 1867

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1992-IDI-07-p14-p26

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.