A photograph of an unidentified woman and Thomas W. Temple II sitting on a porch swing, La Casa Nueva Courtyard, Homestead, ca. 1920s

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A photograph of an unidentified woman and Thomas W. Temple II sitting on a porch swing, La Casa Nueva Courtyard, Homestead, ca. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2021.3.6.281

Description

A photograph of an Nellie Didier Temple and Thomas W. Temple II sitting on a porch swing, La Casa Nueva Courtyard, Homestead, ca. 1920s. Nelllie and Thomas smile at the camera. However, Thomas has his eyes closed. Nellie sits on the left, crossed legged, wearing a cardigan sweater, dress. She wears a strand of pearls and has her hair short and styled in a marcel wave. She has her head slightly tilted to the right. Thomas also has his legs crossed and wears a collared shirt, tie, sweater over his shirt and trousers. He appears to be holding a cigarette. Next to the Nellie are rolled up papers while next to Thomas, there are books piled up on the swing. The swing has a stripped pattern, and the support poles are visible toward the right. The elevated flagstone ground is visible at the bottom as well as potted plants. With minor fading, warping, and a stamp on the reverse "ANDERSON/PHOTO SERVICE/EL MONTE, CALIF." there is another stamp of "VELOX" as well as a number stamp of "11." It is in good condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects