Name/Title
Photo portrait of Leland Warren Sweeney, 1890sEntry/Object ID
1989.2.1Description
Acc. No. 89.2.1
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: C. 1890's
Object: Photograph (portrait), framed
Description: Photographic portrait (accentuated with charcoal) in ornate gesso frame (antique white with gold trim).
Size: L-30 1/2 x W-26 inches.
History of Object:
Childhood portrait of Leland Warren Sweeney, former Mayor of Alameda.
Acquired from:
Joey Winters (Winters Real Estate & Investment Co., Alameda)
Date: 7-8-1989
Note: During remodeling, this, and an accompanying portrait (Mrs. Michael Sweeney) were found in a sealed kitchen closet located in the former Sweeney family home, 2926 Southwood Drive, Alameda. Both portraits were identified by Leland W. Sweeney Jr.Interpretative Labels
Label
PHOTOGRAPH
A photographic portrait (accentuated with
charcoal) of Leland Warren Sweeney,
circa 1890's.
Mr. Sweeney spent his entire lifetime in
Alameda, eventually serving as its mayor.
89.2.1