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Dorothea Sarli Displaying Pastries
Portrait of Dorothea Sarli of Port Hueneme displaying a basket of dinner rolls and a fruit braid. Dorothea is smiling at the viewer and is wearing an apron with "Breadmake" embroidered at the top. Basket is wicker with a gingham cloth. Fruit braid is…
Gladys Daily Coffman Portrait
A bust portrait of Gladys Daily Coffman. She looks towards the viewer. She wears a shirt or dress with a lace collar. Her hair is bobbed and styled in finger waves.
Nellie Daily Portrait
Bust portrait of Nellie Daily. She is posed in a three-quarter view and is looking toward the viewer. She has wavy hair that is pulled back into a bun. She wears a dress with lace detail on the front and shoulders, and a necklace with pendant.
Orpha Woods Foster
Bust portrait of Orpha Woods Foster as an older woman. She wears round, black-rimmed glasses, a bead necklace, and a dark, pinstriped top or dress. Her hair is short and styled in finger waves.
Museum records note that Orpha was a pioneer and…
Museum records note that Orpha was a pioneer and…
Portrait Of Women On Balcony
A group portrait of eight women on a balcony. The women are not identified. All eight women are standing posing near the ledge of the balcony. One women, left, is sitting on the ledge. Another, right, is sitting and holding onto the ledge. Two women,…
Group Portrait Of Women On Balcony
A group portrait of five women on a balcony. The women have been identified, in no exact order, as: Mrs. Smith, Madam Merrill, Alice Robertson, Mrs. Chase, and Helen "Hani" Robertson. One women, front right, is sitting on the ledge of the balcony,…
Group Portrait On Balcony
A group portrait of six women, whom are all unidentified. The six women are standing on a balcony, with two of them, on the right and left, sitting on the ledge of the balcony. One woman, center left, is kneeling with her hand on ledge. The three…
Madam Merrill, Mrs. Chase, And Mrs. Parker
A group of portrait of three women standing on a balcony, close to the ledge. L-R: Madam Merrill, Mrs. Chase, and Mrs. Parker.
Fred And Karen Merrill
A portrait of a couple identified as Fred and Karen Merrill. Fred, left, wears slacks, boots, a collared shirt with a bowtie, and a hat. He is posing at the camera, with his left hand on his hip and his right hand holding a long stick. Karen, right,…
Portrait Of Helen Robertson With Dog
A portrait of Helen Robertson with her dog, sitting on steps. Helen, center, is looking into the camera, with her dog standing on her lap and on the stairs with its tongue out. Her arm is wrapped around the dog's head. Plants and stairs are the…
Group Portrait On Steps
A group portrait on steps, likely to be the steps of the Foothills Hotel. L-R: Mrs. Parker, Alice Robertson, Margaret Robertson, Madam Merrill, Mrs. Fred Merrill of Milwaukee, Wis., Lucinda Holton, Orrin Robertson, and Harriett Robertson.
John Calvin Brewster Reading
Portrait of John Calvin Brewster seated on the edge of a table, reading "The Youth Companion." Brewster wears a dark suit and a conical, fez-like hat.
Jessie and Cornelius Botke Profile
Profile portrait of Jessie and Cornelius Botke, Jessie is in the foreground while Cornelius is in the background. The Botkes both hold paints palettes and wear artists smocks while staring off to the side.
Portrait of Chinese Farmworker
Outdoor portrait of a Chinese man. He kneels on one knee and leans on a burlap sack. He wears work clothes, including gloves, hat, and bag. In one hand, he holds what appears to be clippers. Trees in background.
Man appears to be the same as one…
Man appears to be the same as one…
Hank Brokaw at 2006 VC Fair Livestock Auction
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Close up portrait of Hank Brokaw at the Ventura…
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Close up portrait of Hank Brokaw at the Ventura…
John C. Brewster Portrait
Seated portrait of photographer John Calvin Brewster. Brewster sits sideways on a chair with one leg crossed over the other, and an arm resting on the back of the chair. Brewster wears a thick coat and brimmed hat. He looks directly at the viewer.
Bonita McFarland and Baby Thomas
Close up view of Bonita McFarland holding her two-month old son, Thomas B. McFarland, Jr. Bonita is wearing a light-colored dress with flowy sleeves. She is looking down at baby Thomas, who appears to be crying. Plants and structure visible behind…
Caroline Borchard with Baby Elizabeth
Oval portrait of Caroline Borchard holding baby Elizabeth Borchard (Jones). Caroline wears a white shirtwaist and a necklace. Elizabeth wears a white gown and is looking at the viewer. Caroline looks down at the baby. Charles Borchard is Caroline's…
Mollie Bard and Philip
Bust portrait of Mollie Bard and baby Philip. Mollie wears an embellished dress and has her hair pinned up. She looks towards Philip. Philip wears a white gown and has chin length hair that is pinned back. He is looking down at his hands.
Juan Sanchez Portrait
Photo of a painted oval portrait of Juan Sanchez. Shows Juan as an older man, wearing a dark suit with bow tie. Original painting in Museum of Ventura County Art Collection.
Blanch Baker Rate and George Boughton Rate
Outdoor portrait of Blanch Baker Rate holding up baby George Broughton Rate. Blanch wears a white shirtwaist and dark skirt. Baby George is dressed in a white gown and cap. Building visible behind them. Oval portrait in white, rectangular frame.
Addie and Daniel Smith
Seated portrait of Addie Smith holding baby Daniel. Addie wears a white shirtwaist with brooch at her throat. Daniel is wearing a white gown. Addie smiles at the viewer. Oval portrait in cream rectangular frame.
Museum records indicate that Addie…
Museum records indicate that Addie…
Mrs. Figueroa Portrait
Oval portrait of Mrs. Figueroa seated by a table. She wears a dark gown with white collar. Her hair is parted down the middle and pulled back. She looks directly at the viewer. She rests one hand on the table, the other on her lap.
John McElrea Portrait
Studio portrait of John McElrea. McElrea is standing, leaning with his arm on a plush chair. He wears his hair slicked to the side and has a groomed mustache. He wears a dark suit and shoes.
Portrait of General William Vandever
Three-quarter bust portrait of General William Vandever. He looks towards the viewer's left. He wears a dark suit and has a long beard.
Museum records includes the following biographical information: Vandever was the first Ventura County…
Museum records includes the following biographical information: Vandever was the first Ventura County…