Unidentified Young Lady: Lost Photo #19

Subject: Young Lady
Attributes: Hair pinned up and Curly bangs, buttoned up dress with a pin at collar.
Location: Santa Ana, California
*Photo Studio: Conaway & Hummel
Identification: None/Unmarked
Where Found: Lemon Grove Antique Store
Est. year: 1888-1890

I looked online for information on the Conaway & Hummel Studio. Benjamin Franklin Conaway (1848-1935) sold 1/2 interest to PJ. Hummel in 1887.  They were partners for only 2 years. Here is a link to the Online Archive of California if you are interested in reading more about the history of the Studio and its predecessors. http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt3199s113/entire_text/

Young Woman of San Bernadino, Cal: Lost Photo #16

Subject: Young Woman
Attributes:Big smile, showing teeth, High collared dress/blouse
Location: San Bernadino, Cal
Photo Studio: Schaffner
Identification: none
Where Found: La Mesa Antique Store
Est. Year: 1900's

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Man & Woman in Sonora, CA: Lost Photo #11

I found this photo of a man and woman in a Lemon Grove, CA Antique Thrift Store.  I am unsure of the relationship of the couple.  She is wearing a wedding ring and he is not.  Notice the flower in his lapel.  I had the first impression that this was a couple newly married, but I am unsure as her dress is not very formal.  It is possible however that this is her wedding dress.

The names of the people are not listed on the back, however "Sonora, CA, 1889" is written.


On the boarder of the cabinet photo  the inscription, "Harrington, Sonora, Cal. is stamped"  There is no immediate information online as to the Harrington Photography Studio in Sonora, Cal.  Maybe some online databases or indexes will have some information.