Negatives used to illustrate booklets about master mariner James Tuft, c. 1960

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Name/Title

Negatives used to illustrate booklets about master mariner James Tuft, c. 1960

Entry/Object ID

2021.46.11

Description

Acc. No. 21.46.11 A-J Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: ca. 1960 Object: photographic negatives. Description: photographic negatives that copies older photographs of James Tuft and family, or images of vessels. A. Captain James Tuft, 1866; B. Captain Tuft, c 1872; C. Martha and Captain Tuft and children, 1878; D. Captain Tuft, 1898; E. Tuft's children, 1890; F. 2121 Central Ave, 1892; G. barkentine James Tuft, c. 1901; H. schooner Martha W. Tuft, painting by Joseph Lee, 1876. I. barkentine James Tuft, painting by Helgason; J. schooner B.H. Ramsdell, painting by Joseph Lee. Sizes: A. L-7.0 x W-5.75 inches; B-E: L 5" x W 4", F: L 4" x W 5"; G: L 3 1/2" x W 4 1/2"; H: L 3" x W 4 1/4"; I, J: L 2 1/2" x W 2 1/2". History of Object: negatives based on older photos, and paintings, used to illustrate the booklets of 21.46.3. Acquired from: The Tuft Estate. Date: 06/29/21

Interpretative Labels

Label

6/2/2021 MvL: text on sleeve for A: Negative from an early photograph of Capt James Tuft, master mariner & early resident of Alameda. The family home was at 2121 Central Avenue, erected 1877, and still standing in 2021.