JONATHAN TEMPLE, RAFAELA COTA DE TEMPLE, GREGORIO DE AJURIA, CA. 1855
Entry/Object ID
96.7.95.8
Description
JONATHAN TEMPLE, RAFAELA COTA DE TEMPLE, GREGORIO DE AJURIA, CA. 1855
Color: Black; White
A black and white reproduction studio photograph of Jonathan Temple (1796-1866), his wife Rafaela Cota de Temple (b. 1811) and their son-in-law Gregorio de Ajuria (d. 1861), ca. 1855. Mrs. Temple is seated at left wearing a dark dress with white lace collar, scarf, and sleeves and her arms folded across her waist. De Ajuria is standing at center with a hand on the shoulder of both Mr. and Mrs. Temple and wearing a dark vested suit and tie with white shirt. Jonathan Temple is seated at right wearing a suit similar to that of De Ajuria and his left arm resting on his right which is across his lap. The photo is mounted on a gold paper matte with masking tape applied as a border. The condition is poor with significant water damage from exposure while stored in a plastic trash can in a garage. Thomas Temple's return address label is affixed to the upper left corner. Written, in his hand, in blue ink at the center of the back is, "L. to R./Dona Rafaela Cota de Temple/Don Gregorio de Ajurai/their son-in-law/Don Juan Temple,-----." Another print is in the collection and is item 2000.272.1.22.
Number-Units: 1
Print Size: 4"W x 5 1/4"H on a matte with total measurement of 6 7/8"W x 8 7/8"H
