Name/Title
Owen, Luella, Portrait Photo, c. 1875Entry/Object ID
P1988.37.5Description
Owen, Luella, Portrait Photo, c. 1875. b/w. Copy of a photo in SJM collection of Luella Agnes Owen as young woman. Profile view of head/shoulders. She has dark hair, worn up with bun at back. She is wearing a very full white blouse with high collar edged in lace ruffles that continue down the bodice front. Large puff sleeves with lace inset (See 13.3.22 for original photo).
Handwritten on back: "Luella Owen, one of the unmarried Owen Sisters:
Luella was a noted geologist, specializing in Missouri Caves & the loess hills of international reputation. She & her sisters. Mary Alicia & Juliette, each noted themselves for other endeavors, were the daughters of James Owen & Agnes Cargill. They made their home at 9th & Jules where the Owen sisters lived out their lives, known internationally and an important part of St. Joseph society.
Original digital scan located on History CD 04Made/Created
Studio
Byarlay Photographic StudioDate made
1875Place
City
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Owen Family, Owen SistersRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Luella Agnes Owen