Figure 1.--This is an oval format cabinet card photo of a mother posing with her daughter and two boys. There is writing on the back, identifying the subjects. Unfortunately the writing is difficult to read. may read Mrs H.L. Rann, unfortunately the writing is not clear. Perhaps readers can dechipher the handwriting. Click on the image to read the back. We can make out her maiden name--Gertrude Arnold.

This is an oval format cabinet card photo of a mother posing with her daughter and two boys. There is writing on the back, identifying the subjects. Unfortunately the writing is difficult to read. We believe it may read Mrs H.L. Rann, unfortunately the writing is not clear. We can make out her maiden name--Gertrude Arnold. The children are Amy (12), Lucien (age 10), and Herbert (4). od example of family fashions in the 1900s. Amy seems to have two dark colored hair bows. She has a high neck, light-colored striped dress. Notice the black long stockings worn with the light-colored dress. She has a small locket. Lucien seems to have a detachable collar and short tie. He probably wears knickers, but we can not make that oiut in the portrait. Herbert wears a tuic suit with an unusual low neckline and long white stockings. The portrait was taken in 1908. The cabinet card photo measures about 6 inches wide, and approximately 9 inches tall. Actual photo measures about 3.5 inches wide by approx 5.5 inches tall.

Created: 4:23 AM 11/18/2010
Last edited: 5:51 PM 11/18/2010