Rowena Rowland (1890-1960) and possibly Edith Christina Temple (1891-1985)
Entry/Object ID
2015.384.1.5
Description
A cabinet card photograph, Rowena Rowland (1890-1960) and possibly Edith Christina Temple (1891-1985), 1900. A studio portrait taken by Sunbeam Art Gallery, Main Street, Los Angeles. Rowland was the daughter of Samuel Prudencio Rowland (1866-1916) and Margarita Antonia Temple (1866-1953). Edith was Rowena's cousin, daughter of John Harrison Temple (1856-1926). The two young girls are sitting beside each other, Rowland on the left with her head resting on her left hand. Both girls wear knee length dresses, boots and have their hair pulled back. The ink inscription on the reverse identifies Rowland, the date and location. The photographer's studio name and location are printed at the bottom of the cabinet card. The item is in fair condition with some creasing at the corners, pin hole at the left edge, abrasion and general surface soiling.
