Circular formal photo portrait of John F. Hanson, Sr., by DeJoiner, c. early 1900s
Entry/Object ID
2000.339.1
Description
Acc. No. 00.339.1
Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date: circa early 1900's
Object: Photographs
Description: Circular shaped sepia tinted photograph on a black and white mounting. Mounting signed in embossed lettering DEJOINER. Dejoiner, photographer and artist was active in Alameda in the early 1900's. Examples of his work: an oil painting of Mayor William H. Noy and a pastel portrait of F.N. Delaney are represented in the Museum collection.
Size: L 9 W 6 3/4
History: Formal portrait of the late John F. Hanson, Sr. Hanson was a member of a pioneer Alameda family and son of Captain James Hanson, Master Mariner. He owned and operated a cigar store located at 1431 Park Street. The Hanson family were known to be residents of Alameda as early as 1875. Mr. Hanson is shown wearing an emblem of the Elks Club on his lapel. He was a prominent member of the Fraternal Organization.
Donor: Jack Hanson
Date: November 11, 2000
