photograph
Catalog Number
2023.59.61Description
Photograph taken by the Holland Sentinel during Tulip Time in Holland, MI. This photo shows a floral arrangement on display at the flower show, held in the Armory gymnasium on 9th Street, ca. 1958. This arrangement was created by Mrs. James Brooks.On the back of the photo, in red ink, the name "PENNA-SAS PHOTOGRAPHY" is stamped.
History
Penna-Sas Studio was a photography business in Holland, MI. In 1948 they were located on the second floor at 20 West 8th Street (1948 city directory). By 1958 they had moved to 13 West 4th Street in Holland. The studio was operated by Ernest F. Penna and Arthur F. Sas.Ernest was born in Holland, MI in 1908. He passed away on 11-7-2000. Ernest lived at 23 East 26th Street in Holland with his wife Winona. Besides the photo studio, Ernest also worked as a linograph operator for the Holland Sentinel (1940 and 1958 city directories).
Arthur Sas was born in 1915. He lived in Holland at 279 West 17th with his wife Adeline. Arthur passed away in 1993.