“Unidentified Infant Dressed in a White Gown With Large Puff Sleeves”

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of an unidentified infant

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: This smiling, round-faced baby sits calmly with both arms resting on either side of its body. It wears a white gown with large puffs sleeves, and a white lace bib. It appears the baby’s blanket, which is decorated with an animal print, has been draped over the arm of the chair.

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Family Affiliation:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait has been mounted on a cream-colored card which has scalloped edges. The Joslin & Company imprint appears on the bottom edge in blue ink.

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

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition: This cabinet card is slightly soiled throughout, and a stain appears on the baby’s right cheek.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2024-946-01

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“Young Girl in a Billowy White Dress”

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of a “Young Girl in a Billowy white Dress”

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: This carte de visite portrays a young girl attired in a billowy white dress with elaborate lace short sleeves. In a graceful gesture, she holds both hands in her lap with her fingertips touching. Her dark, shoulder-length hair is center parted. She looks up and to her right with an angelic smile.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait has been mounted on a cream colored card which has scalloped edges. The Joslin & Company imprint appears on the bottom edge in gold colored ink.

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

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition: This cabinet card is slightly soiled and has distinct foxing spots on the bottom left.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2023-946-01

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.

Bello, Maria Delphina Ageuda

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Jose Nunes Bello & Maria Delphina Agueda Bello


PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)



THE SITTERS:

Names: Jose Nunes Bello & Maria Delphina Agueda Bello

Description:

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Family Affiliation:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front:

Description, Back:

Date: 1889

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2013-743-04

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.

 

Vestal, Lena (1878-1968) (2 of 2)

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Petaluma Photo Parlors’ Portrait Photograph of Lena Vestal

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Lena Vestal

Description:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm  

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

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. 

Vestal, Amelia Nancy Ayers (1854-1930) (2 of 2)

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Petaluma Photo Parlors’ Portrait Photograph of Amelia Nancy Ayers Vestal

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Amelia Nancy Ayers Vestal

Description:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm  

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

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. 

Vestal, Lemuel Hadley (1841-1932)

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Petaluma Photo Parlors’ Portrait Photograph of Lemuel Hadley Vestal

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Lemuel Hadley Vestal

Description:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm  

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front:

Description, back:

Date:

Condition:

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. 

Brown, Annie Alexis Ferguson (1841-1920) (2 of 3)

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Petaluma Photo Parlors’ portrait photograph of annie Alexis Ferguson Brown

THE PHOTOGRAPHER/ PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:


JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Annie Alexis Ferguson Brown

Description: In this head-and-shoulder portrait, Annie Brown holds herself in a dignified pose and gazes confidently out at the viewer. Her hair is center-parted and pulled to the back of her head. She wears wire-rimmed spectacles, small drop earrings, and a choker with metallic embellishments. Reflecting the fashion of the 1890s, her velvet blouse is adorned with gimp braid trim, and its sleeves are puffed at the shoulder.

Biographical Note: Anna Alexis Ferguson was born in 1841 in County Galway, Ireland. By age 5, she and her family had immigrated to the United States and lived in Boston, Massachusetts. Annie sailed around Cape Horn and came to California in 1856 to live in Petaluma with her sister and brother-in-law, Sabina and Thomas Rochford. On May 18, 1858, Annie and Daniel Brown were married at the Rochford’s house by Father Louis Auger. Annie and Daniel had twelve children, seven of whom survived until adulthood. Besides raising their children, Annie was active in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and participated in local fairs, entering tapestries and other works of art she had created.  Annie lived in Petaluma until a few years after the 1902 death of her husband.  She moved to San Francisco with her son, Vincent and three of her unmarried daughters, Josephine, Emma, and Kathleen Elise. Annie died in San Francisco on March 13, 1920.  She was buried next to Daniel in Calvary Cemetery in Petaluma, and eventually most of their twelve children were interred with them in the Brown Family Plot. 

*This biographical note was written by Annie Alexis Ferguson Brown’s descendant, Kathleen O’Brien Balestrini.

Family Affiliation: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41848304/annie-alexis-brown Search this archive and the Sonoma County Library photograph archive for additional portraits of the Brown family.

Bibliography: Petaluma Argus-Courier: March 28, 1900, p. 1; March 13, 1916, p. 2; March 13, 1920, p. 4 (obit); March 15, 1920, p. 5.. Petaluma Daily Morning Courier: October 12, 1904, p. 1; March 20, 1922, p.3; September 13, 1911, p. 5; March 14, 1920, p. 8 (obit). Petaluma Weekly Argus: September 1, 1888, p. 2.

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This digital image was not taken from the original cabinet card. It was taken from a copy of the original.

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

Date: between November 1893 and April 1897

Condition: Because this digital copy was not taken from the original, the condition of the original is unknown.

Owner: From the collection of Kathleen O’Brien Balestrini, 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. 

Bello, Jose Nunes

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Jose Nunes Bello & Maria Delphina Agueda Bello


PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)



THE SITTERS:

Names: Jose Nunes Bello & Maria Delphina Agueda Bello

Description:

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Family Affiliation:

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front:

Description, Back:

Date: 1889

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2013-743-04

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.

 

Hussey, Edward Otis 2004-315-13-p1-p1 (2 of 3)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of edward otis, Mary Eliza & Walter Hussey

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Edward Otis, Mary Eliza and Walter Hussey

Description: N/A

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The edges of this cabinet card are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom edge printed in gold ink.

Description, back:

Date: December 1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p1-p1

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. 

Hussey, Walter Richmond (2 of 3) 2004-315-13-p1-p1

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Otis, Mary Eliza & Walter Hussey

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Otis, Mary Eliza and Walter Hussey

Description: N/A

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The edges of this cabinet card are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom edge printed in gold ink.

Description, back:

Date: December 1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p1-p1

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. 

Hussey, Mary Eliza McCleave (2 of 3) 2004-315-13-p1-p1

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Otis, Mary Eliza & Walter Hussey

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Otis, Mary Eliza and Walter Hussey

Description: N/A

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The edges of this cabinet card are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom edge printed in gold ink.

Description, back:

Date: December 1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p1-p1

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. 

Formschlag, Louise L. (1878-1950) (see Nissen)→

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Louise L. Formschlag Nissen

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November of 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April of 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Louise L. Formschlag Nissen. When this portrait was taken, the sitter would have been known by her maiden name, Louise L. Formschlag.

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, Louise L. Formschlag Nissen is attired in a dark blouse with vertical pleats and a scalloped, velvet collar. Over her blouse she wears a bolero jacket with very large, prominent, velvet, lapels which extend like wings beyond her shoulders. Below the lapels are puff sleeves. At her throat is a large, quatrefoil brooch. The top of her head is adorned with short, dark curls, and the hair at the side of her face has been combed to the back of her head.

Biographical Note: Louise L. Formschlag Nissen was born in Penngrove on her parent’s property, known as the Formschlag Ranch. She attended Eagle School in Penngrove and, upon marrying in 1904, moved to Sebastopol. In 1921 she and her husband purchased her parents’ property and remodeled it into a highly successful poultry ranch. They lived there for 25 years, and, after retiring, they moved to 415 I Street in Petaluma.

Family Affiliation: Louise L. Formschlag Nisson was the daughter of early Penngrove pioneers, John N. Formschlag (1838-1927) and Elizabeth Formschlag (1847-1909). There is a portrait of her sister, Mary Formschlag Scott (1877-1946), in this archive. Louise married Nahmen Nissen (1874-1969) in 1904. Together they had two daughters, Maybelle Elizabeth Nissen Blos (1906-1991) and Alice Georgia Nissen Lentz (1912-2009). Louise and Nahmen were buried together in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park.

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THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 11 x 16.25 cm

Medium: albumen photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: In this cabinet card, the sitter has been photographed in front of a light, stucco, wall. The studio’s imprint appears along the bottom of the card, and the card’s edge is embossed with a thin strip of rosettes.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in dark blue ink is, “Louise Formschlag Nissen”.

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition: The edges of this cabinet card are slightly soiled.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1978-80-15

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. 

Hussey, Mary Eliza McCleave (3 of 3) 2004-315-13-p1-p2

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Otis, Mary Eliza & Walter Hussey

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Otis, Mary Eliza and Walter Hussey

Description: N/A

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This is a horizontal cabinet card. Its edges are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the left edge printed in gold ink.

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

Date: December 1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p1-p2

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. 

Hussey, Walter Richmond (3 of 3) 2004-315-13-p1-p2

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Otis, Mary Eliza & Walter Hussey

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Otis, Mary Eliza and Walter Hussey

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This is a horizontal cabinet card. Its edges are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the left edge printed in gold ink.

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

Date: December 1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p1-p2

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. 

Hussey, Edward Otis 2004-315-13-p1-p2 (3 of 3)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of edward Otis, Mary Eliza & Walter Hussey

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: Edward Otis, Mary Eliza and Walter Hussey

Description:

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This is a horizontal cabinet card. Its edges are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the left edge printed in gold ink.

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

Date: December 1893

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2004-315-13-p1-p2

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. 

Denman, Charlotte Edwards (1861-1950) (3 of 3)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Charlotte Edwards Denman

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Charlotte Edwards Denman

Description: Charlotte Edward Denman wears a white blouse with a high banded collar latched up the front of her neck with three small buttons. Gathered in folds at the base of this collar is a dark, diaphanous, top layer of fabric. Her short bangs have been curled, and they rest high on her forehead. The remainder of her hair has been pulled back and up into a tightly twisted topknot at the crown of her head. It appears Charlotte is wearing a rimless pince-nez, a style of eye glasses placed on the bridge of the nose without supporting ears stems. Pince-nez were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Biographical Note: Charlotte Edwards Denman was a president of the Petaluma Woman’s Club and a long-standing President of St. John’s Episcopal Church’s Women’s Auxiliary. She lived at 641 D Street in Petaluma.

Family Affiliation: Charlotte Edwards Denman was married to Petaluma banker, Frank Hardenburgh Denman (1856-1955).

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.25 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The bottom half of this portrait has been damaged leaving the image of the sitter from her lower shoulders down only vaguely visible; the top half remains crisp. The edges of this cabinet card are scalloped, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom edge of the card.

Description, back: Along the upper edge in pencil in script is written, “Charlotte Denman”. Under this, handwritten in pencil in block letters is, “Charlotte Edwards Denman”.

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition: The bottom half of this cabinet card has been damaged, consequently, it is difficult to determine if the details of the bottom half were originally and purposely left vague. In stark contrast, the section above the damage is in good, crisp condition. The marks that appear below the sitter’s left eye, along the ridge of her nose and at the end of her right eyebrow may be a faintly perceivable, rimless, pince-nez.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1991-X-47

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Armstrong, Harry George (1886-1950)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Harry Armstrong

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Harry George Armstrong

Description: This is a portrait of Armstrong as a child. He is wearing a dark jacket with a large white collar. He gazes slightly to his right and maintains a slight smile. His straight hair is cropped short and parted on his left.

Biographical Note: Harry George Armstrong was a “college man” and railroad supervisor. He also served as a machinist in the Navy.

Family Affiliation: Harry George Armstrong was the son of Petaluma Supervisor George James Armstrong and Maybelle Church Armstrong. He was also the brother of Samuel Walter Armstrong and Gladys Armstrong. He married Florence Estelle Winkler in 1905.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, Front: This is a scalloped, white, cabinet card with a head-and-shoulders portrait of a male child. Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom edge.

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

Date: soon after November 1893

Condition: There are small stains on the bottom edge of the card.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1979-425-02-p31-p19, Church Family Album

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Armstrong, Samuel Walter (d. 1942)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Samuel Walter Armstrong

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Samuel Walter Armstrong

Description: This is a portrait of Samuel Armstrong as a toddler. The child is wearing a white dress with an elaborate black lace collar. The child has short, curly, dark hair and holds his hand in front of him with his fingers touching. The child looks to his right with an endearing, inquisitive gaze.

Biographical Note: Samuel Walter Armstrong was a professor at the University of Arizonia, Tucson.

Family Affiliation: Samuel Walter Armstrong was the son of Petaluma pioneers Maybelle Church Armstrong and Supervisor George James Armstrong (died 1925). Samuel was brother to Harry George Armstrong and Gladys Louise Armstrong.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This is a white, scalloped, cabinet card with Joslin & Company’s imprint centered along the bottom edge.

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

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition: This card is in good condition.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1979-425-02-p30-p18, Church Family Album

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Byce, Malcolm Lyman (1890-1919)(2 of 2)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Malcolm Lyman Byce


PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Malcolm Lyman Byce

Description: The approximately six-year-old Malcolm Lyman Byce is portrayed seated on his bicycle with each foot perched on top of a pedal as though in mid rotation. The bicycle has been propped in place; its lowered kickstand can be seen on the far side of bike. The boy holds the handlebars and looks up into the distance. He is dressed in the belted knickers, high socks, boots and cap typical of a turn-of-the- century bicyclist. By the time he was five years old, Malcolm Byce was acclaimed in the local Petaluma papers to be a “phenomenal trick bicyclist”. Young Malcolm was the mascot of the Petaluma Wheelmen’s Club, and the Club’s emblem is displayed prominently on the front of his sweater.

Biographical Note: As a young adult, Malcolm entered his father’s poultry business, The Petaluma Incubator Company, and he eventually become a partner and manager. Malcolm’s father, Lyman C. Byce, has been credited along with Petaluma dentist, Isaac Dias, with the creation of the Petaluma poultry incubator.

Family Affiliation: Malcolm Lyman Byce was the son of the prominent Petaluma pioneers Lyman C. Byce (1852-1944) and Lily C. Gray Byce (1867-1934). His brother was Wilbur Elwood Byce (1896-1955), and his wife was Catherine Coggeshall Byce (1884-1982). Also see the portrait of Mrs. Daniels.

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.5 x 16 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait may have been taken out-of-doors with a solid fabric cloth used as a backdrop. The photograph has been mounted on an ivory colored card which has a thin border embossed with small concentric circles. Along the bottom edge is Joslin & Company’s imprint: “Petaluma Photo Parlors. Joslin and Co., 850 Main Street, Petaluma, Cal.”.

Description, back: Handwritten along the top left edge is: “Malcolm Byce” and “approx 6 yrs”. “Malcom Byce” is handwritten a second time in the middle of the card.

Date: 1896 or 1897

Condition: several small black spots throughout; light marks and a darker curved scratch to the left of the center top of the bicycle’s handlebars

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-60-01

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Doss, Floyd Ernest (1893-1980)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Floyd Ernest Doss

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Floyd Ernest Doss

Description: This portrait of Floyd Ernest Doss as a baby depicts him in a seated position supported by a fur covered prop. The baby wears a simple white gown which has a darker colored, elaborate, lace, collar and matching cap sleeves. He wears a short beaded necklace and glances up to his right. His face, hands, and the lower section of his arms are significantly darker than his upper arms. It would appear this baby spent significant time out-of-doors.

Biographical Note: Floyd Ernest Doss was born in Two Rock. As a young man, he joined the Aviation Corp of the US Army and served as a mechanic in the Air Force in WWI in France. After the war, he worked as a driver for the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department and then for Associated Oil Company. For twenty years he owned the Petaluma Express Company.

Family Affiliation: Floyd Ernest Doss was the first child born to pioneer Two Rock residents, Letitia Ellen Johnston Doss (1868-1893) and Henry Franklin “Frank” Doss (1868-1951). His wife was Caroline Marie Jensen Doss (1893-1984).

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm  

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The object in the upper left of this portrait may be a device used by photographers to capture a baby’s attention. It is a vertical object which appears to be covered in white tassels. The photographer’s studio imprint appears along the bottom edge of this card embossed with gold foil.

Description, back: Along the top left of this card is handwritten in script in blue ink, “Floyd E. Doss”. Also, an unusual stamp appears in the center back of this cabinet card. It is round with a decorative circumference. Within the circle is written, “A. J. T. Joslin,”, “Photographer”, “APR 30 1894”, “OPP”, “American Hotel”, and “Main St. Petaluma, Cal”.

Date: April 30, 1894. This date assumes the back stamp documents the date of the portrait.

Condition: This card is slightly soiled on the front and significantly soiled on the back.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-106-04

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Faust, Ed 2016-X-03-p10-p9

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Mrs. Faust & Ed Faust

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Names: “Mrs. Faust & Ed Faust” as identified in Hardin Family Album

Description: Cabinet card with scalloped edges of a woman with infant's bust. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a plaid dress with lacy collar. The infant is wearing a dark gown with chevron striping visible on the sleeve.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, size N/A

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The edges of this cabinet card are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom edge printed in black ink.

Description, back: the back of the cabinet card is blank or contains only the accession number

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2016-X-04-p10-p9, Hardin Family Album

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Faust, Mrs. 2016-X-03-p10-p9

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of Mrs. Faust & Ed Faust

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTERS:

Name: “Mrs. Faust & Ed Faust” as identified in Hardin Family Album

Description: Cabinet card with scalloped edges of a woman with infant's bust. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a plaid dress with lacy collar. The infant is wearing a dark gown with chevron striping visible on the sleeve.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: The edges of this cabinet card are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom edge printed in black ink.

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

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition:

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 2016-X-04-p10-p9, Hardin Family Album

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Penry, John Edward (1872-1954)

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of John Edward Penry


PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)


THE SITTER:

Name: John Edward Penry, aka J. Edward Penry and Edward Penry

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, John Edward Penry looks straight forward with an intense gaze. Dressed in a business gentleman’s attire, he wears a suit jacket and matching vest. His white shirt has a high band collar and his striped necktie has an unusually large knot. On the lapel of his vest, he wears an Odd Fellows pin. The triple links of the pin are a reference to the fraternity’s motto, “Amicitia Amor et Veritas”, “Friendship Love and Truth”. It appears he is wearing an additional piece of jewelry directly below this pin, but it is obscured by the lapel of his jacket.

Biographical Note: According to his obituary published in the Petaluma Argus-Courier on July 26, 1954, p. 6, John Edward Penry was born in Minneapolis, Kansas, lived in Nevada as a child, and located to Petaluma with his parents in 1881. He was the local manager of the Great American Tea Company, and was appointed to the City Council in 1934 to succeed Ludwig Schluckebier. He died in Santa Rosa and was buried in Petaluma’s Cypress Hill Memorial Park.

Family Affiliation: John Edward Penry was the first born son of Petaluma pioneers, James Franklin Penry (1846-1922) and Olive Anna Fernald Penry (1853-1943). He was the husband of Mamie R. Penry (1872-1928) and Minnie Eletha Warner Penry (1875-1948).

Bibliography: Petaluma Argus-Courier, Jan. 31, 1912, p. 8; July 22, 1929, p. 10; June 14, 1939, p.1; July 26, 1954, p.6 (obit). Petaluma Daily Morning Courier, Sept. 14, 1905, p.1; June 26, 1912, p. 6. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124211540/john_edward_penry

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: All four edges of this cabinet card are pinked, and Joslin & Company’s imprint appears along the bottom.

Description, back: Handwritten in cursive in dark blue ink is, “Edward Penry”, “City Councilman”, and “Maze store”.

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition: The edges of this card are frayed and the back side is soiled and stained.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1979-80-04

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“Young Woman Wearing a Corsage of Carnations and a White Blouse With a High, Black, Band Collar

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Joslin & Company’s Portrait Photograph of a “Young Woman Wearing a

Corsage of Carnations and a White Blouse with a High, Black, band collar”

PHOTOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO:

JOSLIN & COMPANY was established by the photographer Amon James Tuft Joslin. He was born in 1839 in Rockwood, New York, and died in 1913 in San Benito County, California. He established the Petaluma Photo Parlor under the name of Joslin & Company in November 1893, and left the studio, departing for Chico, California in April 1897. (For additional information on Joslin and Company and to view all portraits produced by the studio in the collection, click on its name in blue above.)

THE SITTER:

Name: Unidentified

Description: In this head-and-shoulders portrait, a young woman is dressed in a white, lace blouse with large sleeves. Her hair was been pulled to the back of her head and two curls adorn her forehead. Around her neck is a distinctive, high, black, band collar. This collar and the corsage of carnations that adorn her left shoulder, are traditionally associated with mourning rituals and suggest that this portrait may have been taken in the memory of a departed loved one.

Biographical Note:

Family Affiliation:

Bibliography:

THE PHOTOGRAPH:

Format / Size: cabinet card, approximately 10.75 x 16.5 cm

Medium: gelatin or collodion photographic print mounted on cardstock

Description, front: This portrait has been mounted on a grayish-brown card which has an ecru boarder. The Joslin & Company imprint appears on the bottom edge in brown ink.

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

Date: November 1893 - April 1897

Condition: This cabinet card is in good condition.

Owner:  Petaluma Historical Library & Museum, 1994-633-59

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