A cabinet card photograph of Francis W. Temple (1848-1888), by Bradley and Rulofson in San Francsico, ca. 1870s.
Entry/Object ID
2016.294.2.6
Description
A cabinet card photograph of Francis W. Temple (1848-1888), by Bradley and Rulofson in San Francsico, ca. 1870s. Temple was the second child of Antonia Margarita Workman (1830-1892) and F. P. F. Temple (1822-1880). He owned the Homestead from 1876 until his death in 1888. A three-quarter length view of Temple, dressed in a dark three-piece suit with wide lapel and trimmed bow tie; white shirt; and dark trousers, stands leaning against a table wwith arms crossed in front of him. He is turned to his left side. To the left is an animal skin and an elaborately decorated table with a statue. Behind this small stand is drapery. The item includes the photographer's name printed on the reverse with an address. Includes a pencil inscription on the reverse. With discoloration, foxing, abrasions, minor surface soiling, trimmed edges, the object is in fair condition.
