Shela McBride

Name/Title

Shela McBride

Description

Black and white photographic print of young girl appears to be between 10 and 15, hair is done up on top of her head and she is wearing an elaborate hat with what appears to be large silk roses. Clothing is dark but bottom edge of a scarf has turned up to reveal 2 chevrons and a star. Oval print is surrounded by an embossed filligree work sort of grey-green in color. The mount card may have been cream colored at one time. Bottom right corner of mount is stamped: "E. J. Godshall & Bro/Shelbyville, Ind."

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Shela McBride

Subject Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Context

This photograph of Shela McBride was previously owned by her eldest sister, Daisy (1874-1980). The donor received the print after Daisy's death. According to notes mixed in with the pictures, Shela McBride was born Dec. 5, 1883 and died May 30, 1919.

Collection

Eva Kuhn, McBride Family

Acquisition

Accession

1982.002

Source or Donor

Eva Kuhn

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

E. J. Godshall & Bro/Shelbyville, Ind.

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of mount

Transcription

SHELA MCBRIDE

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Shela McBride

Create Date

August 10, 2000

Update Date

March 7, 2025