Object ID:
2003.154
Title:
Cabinet card, Blind girl and family
Photographer:
Bourgholtzer, photographer
Place:
Washington, IN
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Black and white photograph is mounted on a white card. Photograper's name and location and a logo are blind-stamped on the front of the card, at bottom. Photo shows a blind girl, probably in her teens, wearing tinted eyeglasses. She is standing at back center and to her right is another girl of similar age whose left arm rests on the blind girl's shoulder. A woman is seated in front, at left, and holds a toddler on her lap. A young boy stands at front center and to his left is seated a young girl. Another young boy stands at right. The boys have short hair and their outfits include jackets and bow ties. The girls and woman wear their back and up. The two older girls appear to be wearing shirtwaists, with high collars, and long skirts. The toddler's dress has shoulder ruffles. Foxing on photo and card; photo has scratches; residue from label on back, at top left.
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Print Size:
6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. card ; 5 5/8 x 4
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Blind girl and family
Blind girl and family