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Day at the Ventura Botanical Gardens
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This is a photograph of Salpiglossis sinuta that I took on my first visit to the Ventura Botanical Gardens with my friends.
This is a photograph of Salpiglossis sinuta that I took on my first visit to the Ventura Botanical Gardens with my friends.
President William McKinley at Plaza School
President McKinley on speakers stand in front of Plaza School. Photo taken from below, looking up at him.
Pastel Passion 2002 Exhibit Postcard
Pastel drawing of a serene meadow of wildflowers with a small footpath running through it. Large trees in the background and hills or mountains in the far background complete the scene. Pastel drawing is by Jannene Behl called "Spring Passion." This…
Santa Paula Flowers
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Colors of spring
Colors of spring
California State School for Girls, Ventura, Cal.
Landscape image of the California State School for Girls from a distance. Several buildings are visible along the base of rolling hillsides. A Model T vehicle drives along a winding road in the foreground, cutting through a field of…
California School for Girls, Ventura, California
Distant view of six large white buildings nestled on a hillside making up the California School for Girls in Ventura. A car is visible driving away from the school. "California School for Girls, Ventura, California" printed along the bottom of the…
A Field of Cala Lilies Near Ventura
Two unidentified figures stand waist deep in a field of Cala lillies. The figure to the left stands facing the viewer with hands on hips and wears a tan colored suit and hat. The figure to the right stands facing the figure on the left but looks…
Ventura Public Library and City Hall Building
Postcard picture of Ventura Public Library, City Hall, County Free Library Building. Palm trees and flowers in foreground, building is center, hills in background.
[Brakey, J. R., Ventura, Calif. (C. T. American Art), A-91732]
[Brakey, J. R., Ventura, Calif. (C. T. American Art), A-91732]
Graduation Portrait of a Group
Graduation portrait, some seated and some standing. Nine young men in tuxedos and eleven young women in light colored long dresses are pictured. All are holding rolled diplomas. First row, second from left, is George Baker.
Roses and Morning Glories
Closeup image of roses and morning glories in a garden. Flowers appear to be growing on a fence or trellis. Photo is mounted.
Ventura High School Graduation, Class of 1891
Group photo of seven young men and women pose sitting and standing in formal dresses and suits. The women are carrying bouquets and wearing corsages, and all hold large diplomas. A garland of flowers lays in front of the group.
Students are…
Students are…
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 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…
Flower Held by Man's Hand
Photograph of a flower held by a man's hand. The flower is very large and is held by a short stem. The flower is held upright by the hand on top of a small table or other piece of furniture covered with a cloth.
Myrtle Shepherd
Portrait of Myrtle Shepherd wearing a light colored dress with a small arrangement of flowers attached at the bodice. She is looking to her right. "Brewster" and "Ventura and Santa Paula, Cal." are printed on the lower border of the cardstock to…
Eliza Savage Rose Bushes
Shows an Elizabeth Savage rose bush, possibly in Theodosia Burr Shepherd's garden. Other plants are visible behind bush. Footpaths circle around the plants. A wood building is to the right of the garden.
Peony
Portrait studio view of a flower identified as a peony. Shows a single flower with several branches of small elliptic leaves. The flower appears to be sprouting from a small pile of soil.
Morning Glories
Outdoor view of a field of flowers, likely morning glories. The flowers are trumpet shaped and have cordate, heart-shaped leaves. The plants completely fill the view.
Kate Detroy Duval
Portrait of Kate Detroy Duval. She appears to be holding a bouquet of flowers. She looks to the viewer's left. Her former home is designated as City of Ventura Historical Landmark 74.
Museum records indicate that Kate Detroy Duval was the wife of…
Museum records indicate that Kate Detroy Duval was the wife of…
Field of Calla Lilies near Ventura, California
Two men in suits and hats stand amongst rows upon rows of calla lilies, both looking at the viewer. Top of postcard reads: "A Field of Calla Lilies near Ventura, California."
[Cardinell-Vincent Co., Pub., San Francisco, California, for J. R. Brakey,…
[Cardinell-Vincent Co., Pub., San Francisco, California, for J. R. Brakey,…
Interior View, Peacock's Candy Store, Oxnard
Interior view of a candy shop. On the left is a glass display case of sweets with vases of flowers on top of the case. On the right there is a wooden counter with stools. Towards the back there is another room with tables and chairs.
[Curt Teich &…
[Curt Teich &…
Matilija Poppies
Botanical illustration of Matilija Poppies, a native Californian flower. Four blooms are depicted in front of a neutral background. Each has white petals, which have a crepe paper like appearance, loosely surrounding large, round clusters of stamens,…
May Davison Riding in Float
May Davison (Mrs. Jack Neville) rides in a float along with a man in what appears to be a sailor suit and cap. May Davison holds an umbrella. The float is a car decorated with flowers and shrubbery that is made out to look like a boat. A US flag…
For the Love of Flowers, 2002 Exhibit Postcard
Postcard showing a watercolor of irises by artist Timberly Dunn. The postcard is for an exhibit titled "For the Love of Flowers" running September 14 through October 21, 2002 at Camarillo Johrei Center, Camarillo, CA. Exhibit featured watercolorist…
Mariposa Citrus Label Postcard, Circa 1930
Postcard showing a circa 1930s citrus label design for Mariposa Brand Valencias. Shows a grouping of mariposa poppies on black field, bordered by navy. Poppies are pink, yellow, and white. Mariposa brand name in yellow text with red borders at top…