I found this 1890s cabinet photo in the WeepingWidow Etsy shop. The image of the three young women is lovely however I bought it because of the location, Angola, Indiana, one of my hometowns. I was hoping I would find lots of newspaper articles featuring the women's social activities however that was not the case. ... Continue Reading →
Old Maid Hanging on the Wheel
I found this photo in an antique shop and although the sticker with the sitter's name covers the information at the bottom of this cabinet card, I could see enough to recognize that the photographer was Lacey of Angola, Indiana. I gleaned from newspaper snippets that Callie Brandeberry's life was full of friends, travel, and... Continue Reading →