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Historic San Francisco Photograph by William Keith
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Historic photograph of the first mayor of San Francisco, California after the 1906 earthquake. Edward Robeson Taylor (September 24, 1838 – July 5, 1923) was the 28th Mayor of San Francisco, serving from July 16, 1907 to January 7, 1910. Photograph taken by and signed "Wm. Keith". William Keith (1838-1911) was one of the leading western landscape painters of the late nineteenth century moving to San Francisco in 1859. Retains original mat with pencil inscription verso. Photo only measures 8.63" W, 12.25" H.
- Dimensions:Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Unframed.
- Seller Location:Fulton, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5539223199872
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