Name/Title
A cabinet photograph, group portrait of the Los Angeles Sharpshooters ClubEntry/Object ID
2015.169.1.1Description
A cabinet photograph, group portrait of the Los Angeles Sharpshooters Club, ca. 1898. There are two rows of men standing along the curb in full uniform with rifles, butts to the floor. Men stand in front of the group, at intervals. Several men have eyeglasses or moustaches, beards. Residences behind the group, laundry hanging on the clothes lines, a tailor shop, women in the background. The ink inscription on reverse identifies one man as Charles A. Leighton. There is a hard crease at the right edge, board support is cracked., minor abrasion to the edges, stains to the image. The object is in fair condition.
Historical Note:
The Los Angeles Sharpshooters, also known as Kelly's Kayotes, was an exclusive club of marksmen that existed in the late 1890s. The team was formed in May 1898, under the leadership of Captain Allen Kelly, with around 65 members. Its team rifle was the Winchester. After receiving permission from the Governor to carry firearms in Los Angeles County, the Sharpshooters made quite a showing marching in the July 4 parade. Soon others wanted to join and by the end of the month, there were over 100 members, with others wanting to join. Of course, in order to be accepted, an applicant needed to prove himself with a rifle. The club did, however, offer honorary membership at $20, which was then invested in ammunition.Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Cabinet Photographs
