BOHEMIAN GROVE, California. – [Charles Peter Gabriel MOULIN (1872-1945, photographer)]. Framed and inscribed portrait of Charles Kellogg Field (1873-1948), the subject shown seated on a bench in the Bohemian Grove. [California:] 1913. Brown-toned photograph (image area: 8 x 6 1/8in; 203 x 155mm)., numbered and dated in the negative ‘#159 / 1913”, and signed and dated in ink “Charles K. Field / 1913”, inscribed on the verso with a dedicatory verse to the author Roswell Martin Field (1851-1919): “To my Cousin, Roswell : / There is a well-loved grove of trees / Where I , for years, have spent / Glad hours of warm harmonies / And friendly merriment. / But not a tree, however big, / Means anything to me / Compared to you, beloved twig / Of our dear family tree! / Charles K. Field / Dec. 25, 1913”
A fine image from the official photographer of the Bohemian Club – inscribed by the subject.
“Charles K. Field was a member of Stanford University's pioneer class, graduating in 1895 with an A.B. in English. He wrote many of the school's early songs and yells and, with Will Irwin, published Stanford Stories; his book of Stanford inspired poems, 'Four Leaved Clover', was published in 1899. He pursued a career in journalism and radio, broadcasting on NBC for 15 years as 'Cheerio.'” (Stanford University).
- Overall Condition: Excellent
- Size: 8 x 6 1/8in; 203 x 155mm
- Sold By: Shadowrock Rare Books
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- Country: United States
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