Negative, Glass-plate

 2 females;

2 females;

Name/Title

Negative, Glass-plate

Description

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 Trees

Acquisition

Accession

1987.035

Source or Donor

Bob and Alma Trees

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

unknown

Date made

1900

Place

Location

Shelby County, Indiana (?)

Notes

Early Date: 1900

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

December 28, 2001

Update Date

April 3, 2024