Ruth Dent Burch 8

Photograph

St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Ruth Petrie Dent Birch 8

Name/Title

Ruth Dent Burch 8

Entry/Object ID

2013.007.0141

Description

7"h x 5"w black and white photo of Ruth Petrie Dent Burch. She was standing next to a lawn bench. She had on a white shirtwaist dress of some lightweight material with a wide wing collar, short sleeves, and small colored buttons to the waist. The dress had a self belt with an oval buckle. There were small pocket flaps on each side just below the waist. The skirt had an inverted pleat in the center front. She had on white sensible shoes with a 1 1/2" heel. In her right hand she was holding a light-colored hat that may have had an open crown. She was a substantial woman, probably taking after her father in body type. ************************************ Text on verso: in black ball point ink: "Ruth Dent Burch"

Collection

Dent Family Collection Addendum

Made/Created

Date made

1935 - 1950

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Print Size: 5" x 7"

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Burch, Ruth Dent (1890-1959)