Figure 1.--This little American boy, Walter Owen, had a cabinent portrait take, we think in 1895. Walter was born May 14, 1993. As he looks about 2 years old, we believe that the portrait was probanly taken in 1895. His parents were John Owen and his wife Anna Owen. The portrait was tajen by Hohmanny of Mondovi, Wisconsin.

Walter Owen (United States, 1895)

This little American boy, Walter Owen, had a cabinent portrait taken, we think in 1895. Walter was born May 14, 1993. As he looks about 2 years old, we believe that the portrait was probanly taken in 1895. His parents were John Owen and his wife Anna Owen. The portrait was taken by Hohmanny of Mondovi, Wisconsin. Walter wears a blouse kilt suit done with sailor styling. His blouse does not have the sailor "V" front, but the destinctive white stipes are a popular element in sailor styling. Mother has added a white bow. He has what looks like a fob more than a lanyard, but presumably has a whistle on it. An interesting aspect of the portrait is the studio chair he stands on. It shows an adjustable headrest that can be adjusted for the sitters height. We know a little about Walter's family. He married Elma Lee (1895 -- ).They had six children: Elma Lee (1916), Darrell Walter (1919), La Verne Lee (192?), Elsie Ann (192?), Margie Maxine (1925), Dale Walter (1928), ans Dean 19??). Walter died in 1944.






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