A framed engraving of William H. Workman (1839-1918)
Entry/Object ID
2016.295.1.1
Description
A framed engraving of William H. Workman (1839-1918), done by E. G. Williams & Bro. for the American Historical Society, ca. 1900. Workman served as the eighteenth mayor of Los Angeles. Workman was the son of David Workman (1797 - 1855). The image of Workman measures 8"H x 6"W. Workman is pictured in an upper torso view wearing a black suit and pinned cravat. His signature is reproduced underneath the portrait. The photographic version of this engraving appears in Volume Two of John Steven McGroarty's "From the Mountains to the Sea" history of Southern California, published in 1921. The engraving is encased in a wood frame painted black with a glass front and cardboard backing held in place with angled nails. Includes a wire line for hanging. The engraving and frame are in overall good condition with minor paint loss to the frame.
