1920 photographs, california historical society collection 1860 1960

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Close up of the Ramneya Coulterii Matilija poppy, ca.1920 (CHS-5227)

Close up of the Ramneya Coulterii Matilija poppy, ca.1920 (CHS-5227)

Close up of the Ramneya Coulterii Matilija poppy, ca.1920 Photograph of a close up of the Ramneya Coulterii Matilija poppy, ca.1920. Several dozen poppies are blooming from the bush. Part of a house and its wi... More

Close-up of a specimen of a cactus in blossom, ca.1920 (CHS-1558)

Close-up of a specimen of a cactus in blossom, ca.1920 (CHS-1558)

Close-up of a specimen of a cactus in blossom, ca.1920 Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of a cactus in blossom, ca.1920. Pictured on a neutral background. Five full blooms are visible. Call number: CHS-1... More

Close-up of a specimen of a California Poppy (Escholtzia Californica), ca.1920 (CHS-1934)

Close-up of a specimen of a California Poppy (Escholtzia Californica),...

Close-up of a specimen of a California Poppy (Escholtzia Californica), ca.1920 Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of a California Poppy (Escholtzia Californica), ca.1920. On a neutral background. Four flow... More

Close-up of a specimen of a Chrysanthemum (flower), ca.1920 (CHS-2658)

Close-up of a specimen of a Chrysanthemum (flower), ca.1920 (CHS-2658)

Close-up of a specimen of a Chrysanthemum (flower), ca.1920 Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of a Chrysanthemum (flower), ca.1920. The stem and several leaves are also visible below the burst of petals. ... More

Close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca.1920 (CHS-5524)

Close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca...

Close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca.1920 Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of belladonna lilies (Amaryllis belladonna), ca.1920. Pictured against a dark background. Seve... More

Close-up of about four-dozen roses (bridal roses?) in a vase, Los Angeles County, ca.1920 (CHS-5576)

Close-up of about four-dozen roses (bridal roses?) in a vase, Los Ange...

Close-up of about four-dozen roses (bridal roses?) in a vase, Los Angeles County, ca.1920 Photograph of a close-up of about four-dozen roses (bridal roses?) in a vase, Los Angeles County, ca.1920. Baby's breat... More

Daisy (Marguerites) bush, 1920 (CHS-1898)

Daisy (Marguerites) bush, 1920 (CHS-1898)

Daisy (Marguerites) bush, 1920 Photograph of a daisy (Marguerites) bush, 1920. The bush is shown up-close, many of its flowers pointing towards the upper righthand corner. Other terrain can be seen indistinctl... More

Large cactus (Opuntei Prolifera) growing in a field of scrub grass, ca.1920 (CHS-1391)

Large cactus (Opuntei Prolifera) growing in a field of scrub grass, ca...

Large cactus (Opuntei Prolifera) growing in a field of scrub grass, ca.1920 Photograph of a large cactus (Opuntei Prolifera) growing in a field of scrub grass, ca.1920. The squat, bifurcating plant is shown at... More

Large growth of pampas grass, ca.1920 (CHS-2231)

Large growth of pampas grass, ca.1920 (CHS-2231)

Large growth of pampas grass, ca.1920 Photograph of a large growth of pampas grass, ca.1920. The plumes of the pampas are visible flanking a sleight clearing through the center of the image. Other plants (corn... More

Opuntia type cacti, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, ca.1920 (CHS-5456)

Opuntia type cacti, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, ca.1920 (CHS-5456...

Opuntia type cacti, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, ca.1920 Photograph of Opuntia type cacti, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, ca.1920. A majority of the cacti plants are clustered together at left. Trees are... More

Pepper tree branch with berries, ca.1920 (CHS-1160)

Pepper tree branch with berries, ca.1920 (CHS-1160)

Pepper tree branch with berries, ca.1920 Photograph of a pepper tree branch heavily laden with berries, ca.1920. The branch hangs down from the top edge of the photo. It is set on a neutral background of what ... More

Poppy bushes, ca.1920 (CHS-5226)

Poppy bushes, ca.1920 (CHS-5226)

Poppy bushes, ca.1920 Photographs of poppy bushes, ca.1920. Over four-dozen poppies are blooming from these bushes. At right, there is a two-story house with its gable facing the bushes. Trees can be seen in t... More

Specimen of "Rose of Sheol (Hell)", a growth on trees, from the Volcano of Antigua, ca.1920 (CHS-2113)

Specimen of "Rose of Sheol (Hell)", a growth on trees, from the Volcan...

Specimen of "Rose of Sheol (Hell)", a growth on trees, from the Volcano of Antigua, ca.1920 Photograph of specimen of "Rose of Sheol (Hell)", a growth on trees, from the Volcano of Antigua, ca.1920. The fungus... More

Specimen of a Black Wattle (Acacia Decurreus) with blossoms, ca.1920 (CHS-2227)

Specimen of a Black Wattle (Acacia Decurreus) with blossoms, ca.1920 (...

Specimen of a Black Wattle (Acacia Decurreus) with blossoms, ca.1920 Photograph of close-up of a specimen of a Black Wattle (Acacia Decurreus) with blossoms, ca.1920. On a neutral background. Call number: CHS-... More

Specimen of a Mariposa lily, ca.1920 (CHS-5449)

Specimen of a Mariposa lily, ca.1920 (CHS-5449)

Specimen of a Mariposa lily, ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of Mariposa lily, ca.1920. Five blossoms are shown at the end of delicate stems, among assorted buds. The top of what appears to be a glass vase ca... More

Specimen of a Mariposa lily, ca.1920 (CHS-5499)

Specimen of a Mariposa lily, ca.1920 (CHS-5499)

Specimen of a Mariposa lily, ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of Mariposa lily, ca.1920. Delicate stems lead to cup-like blossoms and several unopened buds. The background behind is dark.; "This group consists... More

Specimen of an Amaryllis flower, ca.1920 (CHS-2654)

Specimen of an Amaryllis flower, ca.1920 (CHS-2654)

Specimen of an Amaryllis flower, ca.1920 Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of an Amaryllis flower ("Johnson"), ca.1920. The flower is pictured at center and has eight petals. The stem is partially visible... More

Specimen of an aurole soap bulb, a wild flower, ca.1920 (CHS-5445)

Specimen of an aurole soap bulb, a wild flower, ca.1920 (CHS-5445)

Specimen of an aurole soap bulb, a wild flower, ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of an aurole soap bulb, a wild flower, ca.1920. Flowers grow at the end of the stems that branch off the larger branch. Clusters... More

Specimen of black primrose, ca.1920 (CHS-5450)

Specimen of black primrose, ca.1920 (CHS-5450)

Specimen of black primrose, ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of black primrose, ca.1920. Six blossoms are shown growing from the stalk below, which is riddled with small leaves. A neutral background can be see... More

Specimen of Bush sunflower (Eucelia californica), ca.1920 (CHS-5480)

Specimen of Bush sunflower (Eucelia californica), ca.1920 (CHS-5480)

Specimen of Bush sunflower (Eucelia californica), ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of Bush sunflower (Eucelia californica), ca.1920. About half a dozen stems are shown, the stalks tucked into a vase below. On ... More

Specimen of Mimulus glutiniosus, a wild flower, ca.1920 (CHS-5457)

Specimen of Mimulus glutiniosus, a wild flower, ca.1920 (CHS-5457)

Specimen of Mimulus glutiniosus, a wild flower, ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of Mimulus glutiniosus, a wild flower, ca.1920. On dark background.; "These hardy and tender herbs are natives of the Americas, ... More

Specimen of sand verbana, ca.1920 (CHS-5452)

Specimen of sand verbana, ca.1920 (CHS-5452)

Specimen of sand verbana, ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of sand verbana, ca.1920. On dark background. A sprig of crumpled blossoms and thick leaves is shown extending from bottom center to top right, the le... More

Specimen of tidytips (Layia platyglossa), ca.1920 (CHS-5459)

Specimen of tidytips (Layia platyglossa), ca.1920 (CHS-5459)

Specimen of tidytips (Layia platyglossa), ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of tidytips (Layia platyglossa), ca.1920. Six open blossoms are shown, their stalks extending down to a base at bottom. "Although tidy... More

Specimen of Water hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipis - Nymphia Zangebercein), ca.1920 (CHS-1956)

Specimen of Water hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipis - Nymphia Zangebercein...

Specimen of Water hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipis - Nymphia Zangebercein), ca.1920 Photograph of a close-up of a specimen of Water hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipis - Nymphia Zangebercein), ca.1920. Three blossoms a... More

Tall pine tree (Cryptomeria Japonica var. Elegans, of Japan) in a grassy park, ca.1920 (CHS-2385)

Tall pine tree (Cryptomeria Japonica var. Elegans, of Japan) in a gras...

Tall pine tree (Cryptomeria Japonica var. Elegans, of Japan) in a grassy park, ca.1920 Photograph of a tall pine tree (Cryptomeria Japonica var. Elegans, of Japan) in a grassy park, ca.1920. The tall, conical... More

Specimen of a Washington Lily, native of Oregon, ca.1920 (CHS-1308)

Specimen of a Washington Lily, native of Oregon, ca.1920 (CHS-1308)

Specimen of a Washington Lily, native of Oregon, ca.1920 Photograph of a specimen of a Washington Lily, native of Oregon, ca.1920. Five blossoms and several buds are shown on a neutral background. The flower c... More