Name/Title
Shela McBrideDescription
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 McBrideSubject Place
City
ShelbyvilleTownship
Addison TownshipCounty
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaContext
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 FamilyAcquisition
Accession
1982.002Source or Donor
Eva KuhnAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Artist
E. J. Godshall & Bro/Shelbyville, Ind.Date made
circa 1900Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
ShelbyvilleTownship
Addison TownshipCounty
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of mountTranscription
SHELA MCBRIDELanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Shela McBrideCreate Date
August 10, 2000Update Date
March 7, 2025