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Flowers in Vase
Oval image of flowers in a vase. There are several bunches of light-colored blooms spreading up and outwards from the vase. The vase is tall and opaque.
Verso: Note reading, "Peony flowered double seed producing petunias, produced by Myrtle…
Verso: Note reading, "Peony flowered double seed producing petunias, produced by Myrtle…
Women Doing Laundry
Outdoor scene showing Marietta Hughes and Blanche Hughes Coultas doing laundry. They are using a wringer on wet clothes, with a washboard and laundry plunger used to agitate laundry in the nearby washtub. Tree and buildings in background.
Santa Clara Street Laundry
Interior scene of a commercial laundry on Santa Clara Street, at the later site of the Ventura County Star-Free Press building. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Moore stand behind machinery, looking towards the viewer. Mr. Moore wear a loose shirt and cap. Mrs.…
Althea Malden and Mrs. Bard
Portrait of Althea Malden (left) and Mrs. Bard (right) seated together. Malden holds a book in her hands. Mrs. Bard is working on a sewing or knitting project. Malden wears a light-colored dress and is looking towards Mrs. Bard. Mrs. Bard is wearing…
Ann Elizabeth Hobbs Blanchard
Seated portrait of Ann Elizabeth Hobbs Blanchard. She is holding a sewing project on her lap. She wears a lacy, white blouse, a bead necklace, and round glasses. Her hair is curled and pinned back. She looks directly at the viewer.
Hill Ranch Guest Bedroom
Interior scene of a guest bedroom at Hill Ranch in Casitas Valley. Shows furnishing including a bed, chairs, benches, and a covered Singer sewing machine. Windows wrap around the walls opposite the bed. Potted plants decorate the windows.
Garden Scene, Berylwood
An outdoor garden scene showing the Bard family at their home in Hueneme, Berylwood. Left to right: Anne playing with dog, Berle seated, M. B. Bard knitting, Tom lying on ground, unidentified woman and girl behind Tom, baby Richard in buggy, and…
Sewing Bean Sacks, Faria Ranch
Outdoor scene showing Tony Soares sewing sacks of beans while sitting on a stack of sacks. Wanda Faria sits on a stack of sacks nearby, looking towards the viewer. Reginald Baptiste in background.
Las Amigas del Museo, Needlepoint Artists
Shows needlepoint artists, Mrs. Jerome Berenson (left) and Mrs. Robert M. Duntley. Between them is a needlepoint quilt or rug depicting California wildflowers. Each woman holds additional needlework squares in her lap. Both women were associated with…
Barbara and James Jue, Jr.
Portrait of Barbara and James Jue, Jr. as children. Barbara's face is turned towards the right, but she looks towards the viewer. Her hair is bobbed. James Jr. wears shirt and pants with suspenders. His hair is slicked back. His mouth is slightly…
Barbara Jue
Childhood portrait of Barbara Jue. She wears a white dress. Her hair is combed to the side, with one curl on the side of her face. She looks towards the viewer's right.
Frank Sam
Portrait of Frank Sam as a young man. He wears a pinstripe suit with patterned tie and pocket square. His hair his parted and slicked back. He smiles slightly at the viewer.
Mrs. Wong Ah
Portrait of Mrs. Wong Ah standing by a display window of a storefront. She wears a dark dress with pleated skirt. Her hair is styled in finger waves. She looks towards the viewer. Portions of cans are visible through the storefront window.
Jue Siblings as Children
Childhood portraits of James Jr., Kenny, and Barbara Jue. Portraits trimmed from larger photos and arranged together. Names written above each portrait.
Sam Him
Portrait of Sam Him as a young man. He wears a large, double-breasted coat and tie. His hair is parted and slicked down. The background of the image has been blurred out.
Luana and Daisy Jue
Portrait of Daisy Jue holding baby daughter Luana. Luana is wearing a sweater and is wrapped in a blanket. She stares towards the viewer. Daisy wears a thick coat and has her hair curled and pulled back. She smiles slightly towards the viewer.
Rose Soo Hoo
Portrait of Rose Soo Hoo wearing patterned dress or blouse with wide color and bow. She wears dark lipstick and her hair is curled and pulled back. She smiles towards the viewer.
Irene Soo Hoo
Outdoor portrait of Irene Soo Hoo as a young woman. She wears a white dress and shoes, and poses by a metal fence next to a sidewalk. She has one hand on the fence and smiles at the viewer. Her hair is curled and pulled back. Note written on photo:…
Dorothy Soo Hoo
Portrait of Dorothy Soo Hoo as a young woman. She wears dark lipstick and sweater. Her hair is curled and pulled back. She smiles over her shoulder towards the viewer.
Henry Sem with Automobile
Outdoor portrait of Henry Sem posing with automobile. Henry wears a short-sleeved white shirt, parts, and knee-high boots. He has open foot on the car's step, and holds the door handle with his hand. He looks towards the viewer. Wooden building…
James Jue
Portrait of James Jue wearing a dark colored suit and tie. His hair is combed back. He looks towards the viewer.
Charlie Sem in Field
Outdoor scene of Charlie Sem standing in a field. He wears work pants and shirt with rolled sleeves. He stands with hands behind his back and looks toward the viewer. Houses in background.
Sem Sisters, Mabel Hing, and Ann Gow
Studio portrait showing five young girls wearing white dresses, hair bows, and short-bobbed hair. L-R: Mabel Hing, Annie Sem, Daisy Sem, Sue Sem, and Ann Gow. Daisy sits in the center on a chair. Annie and Sue sit on the arms of the chair. Mabel and…
Sem Sisters
Studio portrait of Annie, Daisy, and Sue Sem. Daisy sits in a chair, with Annie and Sue standing beside her. The girls wear loose, flapper-style dresses and bobbed hair. Daisy's hair has finger waves.
Sue and Annie Sem on Prop Train
Portrait of Sue and Annie Sem standing on the platform of a painted train backdrop. Sign on railing reads, "Tiajuana Mexico". Sue wears a fur lined coat and cloche hat. Annie wears a coat and poses with hand on her hip. Both have bobbed hair and…