Charles A. Longstreet residence, Los Angeles, ca. 1880s.
Entry/Object ID
2015.165.1.1
Description
A cabinet card photograph, Charles A. Lonfgstreet residence, Los Angeles, ca. 1880s. The partial view shows an octagonal structure, part of the Longstreet house, built by a New York clothier who built the estate and left it to his wife, Lucy. It is partially covered with vines growing up the side of the house. Several trees, including palms, are planted on a grass lawn with a circular driveway around it. There is an ink inscription at the bottom right and a pencil one on the reverse. The photograph is mounted on board and has cut corners. The item is in good condition with minor acid burn on the reverse and moderate discoloration of the image.
