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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Based on the ages of Frances West and Chester Schmitz in this image, the date has been estimated as about 1915, rather than about 1910. Frances West and Chester Schmitz stand on the beach with a pier in the background. Chester holds his hands together and has his mouth open. Frances wears a checked dress and black shoes. The image is dark and scratched, making Frances's face difficult to see. Frances West (Frances Lucille West Wells) was H. H. West's daughter. Text from negative sleeve: 1322. Venice, Calif. about 1910. Island Ave and Speedway cottage. 1. [Handwritten:] Frances ["Elizabeth" crossed out] West at left. Chester Schmitz at right. Probably in front of the Venice pier. 2. L to R: Elizabeth West. Frances West. 2 films.
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