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Floral Display
A display of flowers arranged in vases on a table decorated with flowers. There is a backdrop that is adorned with flowers and floral wreaths. One wreath has the letter "C" in it. Another wreath has a photo of a baby in it.
San Buenaventura Mission Exterior Rear View, 1874
View of back of San Buenaventura Mission, founded 1782, showing the grounds around the mission as well as some buildings in the city of Ventura. In the foreground is a wooden fence. Scene reaches out to the Pacific Ocean, visible in the top quarter…
Portrait of a Woman Standing With Hand Resting on a Book
Full portrait of an unidentified woman standing next to a table with a cloth draped over it. She has her right hand resting on a book on the table and she is facing the viewer gazing at the viewer. Her hair is parted in the middle and pulled back,…
Threshing Beans in Saticoy
Scene showing agricultural equipment being used to thresh beans in Saticoy, CA. Men and horses or mules with carts are also visible.
Man Rearing on Horse in Front of Old Ventura High School
Sepia toned outdoor photograph with "Old Ventura High School finished in 1900, later Ann Street School." This image is in the near right background of photograph. Houses visible in far background. Man on rearing horse in right foreground. Mounted on…
Dr. Cephas L. Bard on Horseback
Full profile portrait of Dr. Cephas Bard on horseback. Dr. Bard has one hand on his thigh and holds the reins in his other hand.
Fruit Drying on Robinson Ranch
Seven men are seen working around an agricultural structure on Robinson Ranch. They are engaged in the process of fruit drying. Two men stand on either side of a table. Others are working in the distance.
Clown on Santa Clara Street in Ventura
A clown in a striped and starred costume with a ruffled neck stands in front of his mule, who is also dressed festively. They stand on Santa Clara Street in Ventura with Plaza School in the background on the right of the image. Photo is from the…
Miss Perkins as Columbia
Studio portrait of a woman dressed as "Columbia on States Float, July 4th Parade, 1876." The woman is identified as Miss Perkins. There is a backdrop of a fireplace behind her. She wears a crown, a cloak with a long train, and a scepter.
Mirror Lake
Two views of Mirror Lake near Tico Road on road to Ojai. Mountains in background. Both views show the bank of the lake in foreground.
Minerva Magdalena Camarillo
Full portrait of Minerva Magdalena Camarillo, a young girl, in a plaid dress standing on a footstool. She is facing the viewer but turned to her right slightly with one hand resting on the back of an upholstered chair. A small table with a bust on it…
Mrs. M. J. Laurent
Full standing portrait of Mrs. M. J. Laurent of La Colonia. Mrs. Laurent is wearing a dark dress with ruffled cuffs and collar. She leans one hand on an upholstered chair and gazes slightly right of the viewer. A backdrop of a fireplace is present.
John A. Barry
Three quarters portrait of John A. Barry, side view, leaning slightly against an upholstered chair. He is wearing a suit and bowtie, as well as a beard. J. A. Barry was a surveyor and Ventura County pioneer.
Mary Brewster
Sepia toned bust portrait of Mary Brewster, wife of J. C. Brewster. Mrs. Brewster faces the camera but turns head and gazes to the viewer's left. She wears here hair in a bun and has a lace trimmed bow on the bodice of her blouse or dress.
Pansy Augusta Brewster Walking On a Pipe
Blue toned outdoor photograph of Pansy Augusta Brewster walking along and balancing on a pipe. Big smile on face. There are trees and the faint outline of a mountains in the background. Photograph is mounted on an odd shaped cardboard backing,…
Pansy Brewster in Fancy Cloak With Flowers in Hair
Sepia toned full studio portrait of Pansy Brewster, side view. She is dressed in a light colored lacy dress with shawl or cloak with collar and furry fringe. She wears her hair up with flowers in it. There is a fur in the foreground and a studio…
Pansy Augusta Brewster, Age 21
Sepia toned full side view portrait of Pansy Augusta Brewster at approximately age 21. Pansy is sitting in a chair, holding two roses, and appears to be examining them. Pansy wears her hair in a Gibson Girl hairstyle and is wearing long gloves and a…
Pansy Augusta Brewster, Age 7
Oval charcoal toned bust portrait of Pansy Brewster, at age 7. Pansy is smiling looking to the right of the viewer, and has her hair pulled back by a headband.
Pansy Augusta Brewster, Age 5
Sepia toned bust portrait of a very young Pansy Augusta Brewster, at age 5 possibly. Pansy is wearing a light colored dress and is looking to the viewers right.
Pansy Augusta Brewster, Age 10
Sepia toned indoor bust portrait of Pansy Augusta Brewster at age 10. Pansy is leaning on the back of an upholstered chair, gazing to the viewer's left. She has large necklace on.
Two Girls on Swing Portrait
Sepia toned indoor studio photograph of two girls in lovely dresses sitting on a swing, facing the camera. They link arms and hold onto the ropes of the swing. Straw hats lay in the foreground on hay covered ground. Pansy Augusta Brewster is girl on…
Fred Carlisle Snodgrass Baby Portrait
Full sepia toned portrait photograph of Fred Carlisle Snodgrass as an infant (age 6 mos. to 1 yr.). Fred is seated and in profile, but turned toward the camera. He appears to have light colored curly hair and is wearing a light colored gown.…
William Sexton
Bust portrait of William Sexton, wearing a suit and tie. He faces the camera but looks to the right of the viewer.
Lydia Sexton
Bust portrait, brown toned, of Miss Lydia Sexton, a young woman. She gazes to the left of the viewer and has long dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail or braid. She has a decorative, embroidered collar on her blouse or dress. Mounted on…
Daily Children Portrait--Milton, Tom, and Lillian
Full portrait of three Daily children from l-r: Milton Frank Daily Sr., Tom Daily Sr., Lillian Daily (Borchard). Milton, a baby, shares a chair with Tom, while Lillian stands on a step stool. The children face the camera, but gaze to the right of the…