A tintype of three people at Chutes Park in Los Angeles, California. 1902
Entry/Object ID
2019.121.1.1
Description
A tintype of three people at Chutes Park, Los Angeles, California. 1902. There is a man, woman and young girl sitting on a boat in front of the Chutes at Chutes Park. All three are wearing top hats which may be photo props. Behind them is an image of people riding up the 75 foot tower and boats plunging into the water below. The back reads "Shoot the Chute / TinType Gallery / Picture taken day or night / L.W. Kennett, Prop'r / Los Angeles, Cal." Under this are the names Jeannette Jacks and Olga W. Lkibbil and year 1902. With foxing on the image, abrasion and a tear to paper, and a fold, the object is in good condition overall.
