Glass photo negative of children at play at the shoreline, c. 1900
Entry/Object ID
1985.48.1
Description
Acc. No. 85.48.1
Subject Category: Views
Date or Period: C. 1900
Object: Negative (photo)
Description: Glass plate photo negative (in original paper jacket).
Size: L-5 x W-7 inches.
History of Object: Glass photo negative depicting children at play at the original shoreline. Possibly in the vicinity of Chestnut Street and Clinton Avenue?
Acquired from: Charles P. Cord (trustee)
The following collection of negatives were made by Thomas Turner. Mr. Turner was an old-time resident of Alameda who established his home at 1311 Clinton Avenue in 1906, and lived there until his death. The negatives were given to the museum by Charles P. Cord, acting as trustee for the estate of Pauline, daughter of Mr. Turner. Little is known concerning the photographic negatives or the photographer himself. Mr. Turner appears to have been an amateur photographer interested in depicting scenes in his hometown, circa 1900.
98 Westminster Dr.
Oakland, CA.
Date: 10-26-85
