Negative, Sheet Film

Name/Title

Negative, Sheet Film

Entry/Object ID

2020.012.0048

Description

These negatives were in an envelope marked "Arsenal" and with a note asking for a 5x7" enlargement at the rate of $.35 each for seven enlargements. There is also a stamp on the front from Frank J. Stumm Publisher Benicia, California. Frank Stumm was the jeweler who published a number of postcards of the region during the early 1900s. These may be negatives from John Molfino that were considered for publishing as postcards by Stumm. This photo shows the waterfront in Benicia. There are a pile of hides on the dock, a small ship tied up nearby, a ferry boat in the water and several people working the docks.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Molfino, John L.