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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of an unknown girl (center) holding onto a pet monkey while Irene Schmitz (right) looks on. The girl stands at center and looks down to the monkey she holds. The small monkey wraps itself around her forearm which she holds across her body. The monkey is tethered to a tree behind and to the right of the girl. A narrow chain stretches from the monkey to the tree. To the right of the tree, Irene Schmitz stands and looks to the camera. To the left of the girl, 2 other slim trees stand. Beyond the clearing directly behind them, picnic tables sit under (oak?) trees. In the background, people can be seen sitting at the tables at left. Text from negative sleeve: 1161. San Diego County tour about 1915. Big Oak grove between Warner and Murietta. 1. L to R: Frances West. Elizabeth West. Mrs A.B.Schmitz. Mary A West. Irene Schmitz. Chester Schmitz. 2. A pet monkey is chained to a tree. Some girl has it in her arms. Irene Schmitz at right looking at camera. 3. 4. Playing with the pet monkey. L to R: Frances West. Elizabeth West. Unknown girl. Irene Schmitz. Chester Schmitz. 4 films
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_1161_002 ark:/21198/zz002hsgv9
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Monkeys--California Camping--California--Warner Springs Schmitz, Irene, b. 1908
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