A playful double-exposure portrait of two young men probably circa 1910-1914. They were probably friends of the photographer, William Alonso Clapshaw. On the top half of the image, both men wear tiny feathered straw hats, while one holds a parasol. Printed ribbons on their hats are partially legible and read, "-FUL MAB-" and "THE MER-". The bottom half of the image shows the same men upside down resulting in a mirror-image effect, with one wearing a top hat and the other a slouchy straw hat. They wear the same ribboned lapel pins, but one man wears the pin flipped upside down. The image may be playing with notions of gender, with the parasol half of the image representing the feminine and the other representing the masculine. Clapshaw created the image by exposing the top half of the negative, then flipping it 180 degrees and exposing the other half.
A portrait of a woman wearing a loosely ruffled white dress with a ruched central band, and a delicate necklace. She gazes straight into the camera. She is seated on an ornate curule chair in front of a plain backdrop. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in his home studio around 1910-1914. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The woman may be his relative or friend. Flaws in the image are due to scratches, dust and fingerprints on the negative.
An outdoor portrait of a blond toddler, probably a girl aged around 18 months. She is wearing a light dress, dark tights and boots. She is standing between flowers in the foreground and bushes or vines in the background. The girl may be a relative or the child of a friend of William Alonso Clapshaw, the photographer. Clapshaw exposed half of a glass plate negative to create this image. The photograph was probably taken near Gales Creek or Banks in Oregon, possibly in the Hayward area. The other half of the glass plate was used to make a portrait of the Hayward Farm; see image PUA_MS154_007a. Flaws in the photograph are due to dust and deterioration of the emulsion layer on the negative.
A self-portrait by photographer William Alonso Clapshaw. He is looking away from the camera while pulling a string that operated the shutter on the camera. He is dressed informally, wearing a white shirt that is left unbuttoned at the collar, dark striped pants and suspenders. He is seated on a wide curule chair that rests on what appears to be an oil cloth rug, with a plain backdrop behind him. This image was probably taken in Clapshaw's home studio; several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The photograph is overexposed on the lower left corner and has some flaws due to deterioration of the emulsion layer on the negative.
Three adult women and one baby pose for a family portrait, probably in or near Forest Grove, Oregon. This appears to portray a baby, their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The great-grandmother, who is holding the baby, sits on an ornate curule chair, while the mother and grandmother stand behind them, giving the portrait a triangular composition. All the subjects gaze directly into the camera. There is what appears to be an oil cloth rug on the floor and a plain backdrop behind them. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in his home studio around 1910-1914. The people in the image may be his relatives or friends. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. For another version where the grandmother is not smiling, see Image PUA_MS154_021. Flaws in the image are due to deterioration of the emulsion layer on the glass plate negative.
Three adult women and one baby pose for a family portrait, probably in or near Forest Grove, Oregon. This appears to portray a baby, their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The great-grandmother, who is holding the baby, sits on an ornate curule chair, while the mother and grandmother stand behind them, giving the portrait a triangular composition. All the subjects gaze directly into the camera. There is what appears to be an oil cloth rug on the floor and a plain backdrop behind them. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in his home studio around 1910-1914. The people in the image may be his relatives or friends. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. For another version where the grandmother is not smiling, see Image PUA_MS154_016. Flaws in the image are due to deterioration of the emulsion layer on the glass plate negative.
A portrait of a young man with a wavy pompadour hairstyle. He is dressed formally in a light colored, finely detailed wool suit with freshly pressed pants, a white vest, a white shirt with a starched collar, and a tie with a silver pin. He is seated on an ornate curule chair, with his arm draped over the backrest. There is what appears to be an oil cloth rug on the floor and a plain backdrop behind him. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in his home studio. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The man may have been a friend of the photographer. Flaws in the image are due to scratches and cracks in the emulsion layer on the negative.
A portrait of two young men posing with cigars. One is seated with a crossed leg on a wide curule chair, while the other stands behind him. They look as if they are trying to project a jaunty carelessness, but neither of their cigars are lit and they both appear slightly awkward. The seated man wears a straw boater hat, a tweed suit and boots. The standing man wears a dark hat and suit with a lapel pin. There is what appears to be an oil cloth rug on the floor and a plain backdrop behind them. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in a home studio. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The men may be friends of the photographer. Flaws in the image are due to scratches and cracks in the emulsion layer on the negative.
Two children stand on a sheepskin that has been laid on top of a small table. Both are dressed in fine clothes, with the girl aged around 3 wearing a lacy dress, a bow in her hair and fancy shoes, and the boy wearing a sailor-style outfit. The table sits outdoors on the grass by some stairs, with a dense vine or bush behind them. Flaws in the photograph are due to deterioration of the emulsion layer on the negative.
A young woman poses for a portrait. She is wearing a white blouse with lace trim, a white skirt, a brooch and a necklace with a locket. Her hands rest on a table. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in a home studio circa 1910-1914. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The woman may have been a friend or relative of the photographer. For another version of this portrait, see Image PUA_MS154_042. Flaws in the image are due to deterioration of the emulsion layer on the negative.
Two views of a small child, probably aged between 1-2 years old, sitting on the grass near some trees and a shed. These images were made near Forest Grove circa 1910-1914, possibly near Hillside or Gales Creek. Based on notes found with the original, this could be the child of someone named "Lacey" or "Hudson" who knew the photographer, William Alonso Clapshaw. He made the two images by exposing first one half and then the other of a glass plate negative.
A portrait of a woman and a small child, holding hands while the child stands on a stool. The woman is wearing a fine white blouse and skirt, a long chain of dark beads that runs from her neck to her belt, a small bowtie and glasses. The child (probably a girl), aged around 2, wears a white dress, a similar necklace of beads, white tights and dark booties. Both gaze directly into the camera. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in his home studio around 1910-1914. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The woman and child may be his relatives or friends.
A photograph of a photograph of a family, probably taken circa 1910-1914. It shows what appears to be a mother, father, their son aged around 3 or 4, and their baby. The baby appears to be wearing a Christening gown, while the other family members are wearing formal clothes. The baby is posed on a cushion but is oriented as if he is about to be baptised, with the mother's arm almost cradling his head, and both parents looking at the baby. The original photograph was probably taken to celebrate the baby's baptism. The photograph of the photograph may have been taken in order to supply a copy of the image. The family may have been relatives of the photographer, William Alonso Clapshaw.
Two photographs of a young, blond girl probably aged between 1-2 years old, and an older woman who might be her grandmother. In the image on the left, the girl sits on the grandmother's lap. On the right, the girls sits on the chair alone, while the grandmother is partially out of the frame. They are outdoors, with a hedge behind them. This photograph was probably taken near Forest Grove, Oregon circa 1910-1914. The photographer, William Alonso Clapshaw, made the two images by exposing first one half and then the other of a glass plate negative.
A young woman poses for a portrait. She is wearing a white blouse with lace trim, a white skirt, a brooch and a necklace with a locket, and a ring on her middle finger. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in a home studio circa 1910-1914. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The woman may have been a friend or relative of the photographer. For another version of this portrait, see Image PUA_MS154_032. Flaws in the image are due to deterioration of the emulsion layer on the negative.
A portrait of a young woman wearing a loose, white blouse with a dark sash around her waist, and a locket on her neck. Her hair is in a ponytail that has been curled to hang down in a coil over her shoulder. This photograph was taken by amateur photographer William Alonso Clapshaw, probably in a home studio circa 1910-1914. Several other photographs exist that were taken in the same setting. The woman may have been a friend or relative of the photographer. Flaws in the image are due to deterioration of the emulsion layer on the negative. For two similar portraits that may portray the same woman, see Images PUA_MS154_032 and PUA_MS154_042.
A group portrait of children and adults on a porch in the vicinity of Forest Grove, Oregon circa 1910-1914, possibly in the Hillside neighborhood northwest of town. Based on the range of ages of those present, this may be a portrait of an extended family. Most are formally dressed in what were likely some of their best clothes. These are likely relatives and/or friends of the photographer, William Alonso Clapshaw.
A portrait of an unidentified couple wearing white and black. This may be an engagement portrait, as the woman is wearing what appears to be a diamond ring on her right hand. The couple is likely from Oregon. This photograph is part of the Charles Lovell and Winnette Sears Walker Collection. Winnette was a 1906 alumna of Linfield College. Charles was an alumnus of Tualatin Academy who later became a musician and an insurance agent in Hillsboro, Oregon.
A studio portrait of Joy Berry, aged around 10 and carrying a bouquet of carnations. She was a resident of Yamhill, Oregon at the time. This photograph is printed on postcard stock and is addressed to Miss [Winnette] Sears from Joy Berry. Winnette Sears might have been her teacher. This photograph is part of the Charles Lovell and Winnette Sears Walker Collection. Winnette was a 1906 alumna of Linfield College. Charles was an alumnus of Tualatin Academy who later became a musician and an insurance agent in Hillsboro, Oregon.
A portrait of two unidentified boys. This photograph was taken by Portland Studio in Portland, Oregon. It is printed on postcard stock and includes a brief note, "A Merry Christmas" addressed to Miss Winnette Sears. This photograph is part of the Charles Lovell and Winnette Sears Walker Collection. Winnette was a 1906 alumna of Linfield College. Charles was an alumnus of Tualatin Academy who later became a musician and an insurance agent in Hillsboro, Oregon.
A portrait of a woman. This photograph was stored with a calling card that has "Miss Sears" on it. This indicates that the woman is likely Winnette or Bernice Sears. This photograph was probably created in Oregon. This photograph is part of the Charles Lovell and Winnette Sears Walker Collection. Winnette was a 1906 alumna of Linfield College. Charles was an alumnus of Tualatin Academy who later became a musician and an insurance agent in Hillsboro, Oregon.
A family portrait of the Minnie and Samuel Ammon Thurston Walker Family of Forest Grove, Oregon. From left to right: Minerva ("Minnie") Jane Knighten Walker, Raleigh Clay Walker, Charles Lovell Walker, Pearl May Walker, and Samuel Ammon Thurston Walker. Around the time this portrait was taken, Samuel and Minnie were working as instructors for the Forest Grove Indian School and its successor, the Chemawa Indian School. Most of the family members pictured here were also known for their music and formed several popular bands in later years. This photograph is part of the Charles Lovell and Winnette Sears Walker Collection. Winnette was a 1906 alumna of Linfield College. Charles was an alumnus of Tualatin Academy who later became a musician and an insurance agent in Hillsboro, Oregon.
A side profile and head on portrait of an unidentified woman, probably produced in Oregon. These photographs are printed on postcard stock and includes a brief note to "Miss Winnette Sears". It is postmarked Dec 2, 1911. This photograph is part of the Charles Lovell and Winnette Sears Walker Collection. Winnette was a 1906 alumna of Linfield College. Charles was an alumnus of Tualatin Academy who later became a musician and an insurance agent in Hillsboro, Oregon.
A portrait of W. Chester Campbelle and Cecil J. Hopkins with their names written below and a "Merry Christmas" stamp above. The photograph was probably produced in Oregon. It is printed on postcard stock and was sent to "Misses Bernice and Winnette Sears". The photograph is postmarked December 24, 1910. This photograph is part of the Charles Lovell and Winnette Sears Walker Collection. Winnette was a 1906 alumna of Linfield College. Charles was an alumnus of Tualatin Academy who later became a musician and an insurance agent in Hillsboro, Oregon.
