Name/Title
Negative, Glass-plateDescription
B&W negative image; subject is 2 females; one on right side is looking at other woman and appears to be laughing, she has hair done up on top of head, blouse has leg of mutton sleeves and 3 panels of lace or embroidery work down the front; other woman is holding a large piece of bread or some type of food to her mouth and is ready to take a bite, her hair is done up on top of her head, can't tell much detail about her clothing, but does appear to have a bell-shaped object on bodice, has a ring on 2nd finger of right hand and on 3rd finger of left hand; outdoor shot, full foliage, appear to be in a grape arbor.
Series of glass plate negatives were found in an old house the donor's bought; plates were in 2 boxes from the M. A. Seed dry plat company; one box had a note attached reading Dr. Gus Billman Estate, died 1954.
Woman on right may be same as in 1987.035.006. ****Print made from this neg. 08/2004, 4 x 5", stored in 5 x 7 Drawer.Collection
Bob & Alma TreesAcquisition
Accession
1987.035Source or Donor
Bob and Alma TreesAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1900Place
Location
Shelby County, Indiana (?)Notes
Early Date: 1900Create Date
December 28, 2001Update Date
April 3, 2024