Negative, Sheet Film

Name/Title

Negative, Sheet Film

Entry/Object ID

2020.012.0030

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 two ferry boats on the Carquinez Strait. The larger is a train ferry, probably the Solano. Not sure of which ferry route the smaller boat serves.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Molfino, John L.