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Description
Photographic portrait of Fiesta de Los Angeles Queen, Mrs. Modini-Wood, ca.1895. Mrs. Wood can be seen standing at right clothed in a florally embroidered dressed that appears to be silk or satin. The long trail of the dress extends behind her to the left. A jeweled metal belt hangs from her waist. She wears a tiara on her head, which she tilts slightly to the right. She appears to be middle-aged. A carpet is visible beneath her, while what appears to be a photography back drop can be seen behind. Photoprint reads: "Was Miss Mamie Perry -- talented singer -- then Mrs. Mamie Perry Davis -- finally Mrs. Modini-Wood".
Type
image
Format
4 photographs : photonegative, transparency, photoprints, b&w 26 x 21 cm. negatives (photographic) transparencies photographic prints photographs
Festivals Festivals and parades--La Fiesta--1895 Portraits--Modini-Wood, Charles and Mamie (Perry Davis) Woods, Mrs. Mondina Modini-Wood, Mamie Perry, Mamie Davis, Mamie Perry La Fiesta de Los Angeles
Time Period
circa 1895
Place
California Los Angeles USA
Source
1-121-57; 1-90-727 [Microfiche number] 7557 [Accession number] CHS-7557 [Call number] California Historical Society [Contributing entity]
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