Lucy Bemis Pomeroy and her younger brother Robert Watson Pomeroy are shown together in this portrait by the Sipprell Studio of Buffalo, N.Y. Wikipedia notes Robert Pomerory would go on to be: “a member of the New York State Assembly (Dutchess Co.) from 1948 to 1964, sitting in the 166th, 167th, 168th, 169th, 170th, 171st, 172nd, 173rd and 174th New York State Legislatures. He was a leading conservationist, and was Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Natural Resources from 1959 to 1965.”

Lucy Bemis (Pomeroy) Deans: 1900-1984

Robert Watson Pomeroy: 1902-1989

The Sipprell Studio: Francis James Sipprell : 1878-1958

Francis J. Sipprell was a photographer specializing in portraiture. He moved to Buffalo in 1895, began working in Eleck F. Hall’s studio in 1898, and in 1902 opened his own studio at 487 Delaware Avenue.  His sister, Clara E. Sipprell joined him in the studio in 1905. In 1913, he became a member of the Executive Committee for the Professional Photographers Association of New York.  He was a member of the Buffalo Camera Club, becoming secretary in 1914.  In 1938, Francis Sipprell moved his studio to East Aurora.  When he retired in 1948, the business was passed to his son, Allen.  (1.)

1. Francis J. Sipprell: at: Burchfield Penney Art Center (at SUNY Buffalo State) online resource accessed May, 2015.