Photo of the Week 7/15/2009

Portrait of Three Unnamed Mexican Men, History San José Collection

This is an early (1870 – 1880) tintype from the History San José’s collection.  We don’t know the names of the men in the photograph but is it an excellent example of a portraits from the late 19th century.

On Sunday, July 26th you are invited to join History San José to celebrate the founding of El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe at the Founders’ Day Fandango at the Peralta Adobe – Fallon House Historic Site.  The free Founders’ Day Fandango will feature live music and dancing, children’s activities, and tours of the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House.

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Melissa Johnson
Curator of Interactive Media