Bidspirit auction | Walter S. Bowman 'Three Women'

Walter S. Bowman 'Three Women' Photograph - Pendleton Oregon. Frame: 12 1/4” x 14 1/4” Image: 9 1/2” x 7 1/2”   Condition: Both the frame and image show typical signs of age.. See photos for details.   Walter S. Bowman Walter S. Bowman is known as a regional photographer active in eastern Oregon during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Working primarily in Pendleton, Oregon , he documented daily life, local ranching culture, early town development, and community events through studio portraits and on-site photography. Bowman’s images reflect the visual history of Pendleton during a period of expansion, using early photographic processes and materials typical of the era. His work is recognized for its focus on the people, industries, and landscape of Pendleton and the surrounding Umatilla County region.