Name/Title
Photograph, CabinetEntry/Object ID
2008.1008.1.221Description
Black & white print on white mat of a woman sitting sideways on a chair. She has dark hair parted in the middle & pulled back behind her ears. She wears a dark long dress fitted at the waist with long puffy sleeves, cuffed at the wrist. A white lace collar is above a flouncy bodice. Printed on bottom in brown: "Wagner, Omega Photo Studio, Rawlins, Wyo.
Written on back in pencil: "Mrs. Rankin, Mother of Mrs. J. T. Williams, Mrs. F. A. Tillman, Joe Rankin, Hayes Rankin, Bob Rankin, Lee Rankin"
In blue ink: "Mrs. Rosa Rankin, wife of Bob Rankin who was jailor at the time of George Parrotts attempted escape. Mrs. Rankin was able to stop the escape" "Copied by State" "Mounted" In pencil: "Page 44 pix 4 5 x 13"
Good condition. Fingerprints, accretion, impressions on front from writing, soiled, mat edges & corners worn.Collection
Photograph Collection