Formal ambrotype photo of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holmes, c. 1960
Entry/Object ID
2002.120.1
Description
Acc. No. 02.120.1
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda - Mr & Mrs Edw. Holmes
Date or Period: circa 1960
Object: Ambrotype Photograph
Description: An ambrotype image on glass with copper matting and framing, with a glass frame. Some of the black emulsion has worn off the lower margin of the image.
Size: L-4 1/4 x W-3 1/4 in.
History of Object: A formally dressed young married couple - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holmes - seated together in a formal pose. They eventually moved to Alameda and resided at 912 Paru Street. They were the parents of Mrs. Samuel M. Haslett of 1605 Clinton Avenue. Mr. Holmes was engaging in mining activity, and was Secretary of the Savage Mining Co., 4 Nevado Block, San Francisco (per Bean's Directory of the City of Alameda - 1888).
Acquired from: Estate of Doris Haslett Goodman
Date: 11/30/02
