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.
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.
A Fourth of July parade float near Forest Grove, Oregon circa 1910-1914. A note found with the original describes this as "Hillside Girls Float," indicating that the girls were from the Hillside neighborhood northwest of Forest Grove. A pennant on the front of the float that is faintly visible appears to say, "Hillside." One girl standing on a platform at the center of the float wears a sash that reads "Oregon." American flags and stars-and-stripes fabric decorate the float, which is built on a wagon drawn by a team of horses. Swags of greenery are draped over the wagon and the girls hold large bouquets of ferns and leaves, with crowns of flowers on their heads. For another view of the same float, see image PUA_MS154_048.
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 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.
Three women stand on the porch of a well-kept house in the countryside in the vicinity of Forest Grove, Oregon circa 1910-1914; possibly near Hillside, Banks or Gales Creek. The two younger women who appear to be in their teens are dressed identically in loose shirts with wide collars; they may be sisters. The older woman may be their grandmother. The house is of fine quality for a farmhouse of this period, with several elements of Craftsman style including the porch, dormers on the second floor, exposed rafters, tapered pillars, and a front door with a window and exterior sill. A line of rose bushes stands in front of the house, along with cement stairs and a gated fence. A windmill, possibly sitting on top of a small water tower, is in the background. An outbuilding is behind the house on the left.
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 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 Fourth of July parade float near Forest Grove, Oregon circa 1910-1914. A note found with the original describes this as "Hillside Girls Float," indicating that the girls were from the Hillside neighborhood northwest of Forest Grove. A pennant on the front of the float that is faintly visible says, "Hillside." One girl standing on a platform at the center of the float wears a sash that reads "Oregon." American flags and stars-and-stripes fabric decorate the float, which is built on a wagon drawn by a team of horses. Swags of greenery are draped over the wagon and the girls hold large bouquets of ferns and leaves, with crowns of flowers on their heads. For another view of the same float, see image PUA_MS154_017.
A portrait of an unidentified woman dating from the early 1900s. She was probably a former student of Pacific University and/or Tualatin Academy. The photograph was collected by Pacific University in the early 1900s.
Portrait of an unidentified woman, probably a former student of Pacific University and/or Tualatin Academy. This image was collected by Pacific University in the early 1900's.
An unidentified woman petting a dog. This photograph was likely made in Oregon in the early 1900s, possibly in or near Forest Grove. The woman likely has a connection to Pacific University.
A portrait of an unidentified older woman in a dark dress with a lace collar. She was likely connected to Pacific University in some way. The photograph was probably taken in the early 1900s.
Two unidentified women seated outside a barn. This photograph was probably taken in Oregon in the early 1900s. The two women may be connected to Pacific University.
Photograph of three Walker women in their back yard in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their specific identities are not given; however, the woman in the middle may be Elda Walker, the daughter of Elkanah and Mary Walker.
Group of young women, none of which are identified. The photograph itself is very unusual. Possibly photographic print on plastic with a paper backing.
