A 4"x6" glass plate negative, portrait photograph of Bertha Hiner. She is wearing a satin dress with cinch-waist belt of pleated fabric, a fabric flower at the waist, full skirt with pleats sewn to the hipline and front panel trimmed with buttons. The bodice features a front panel with button trim, gathered long sleeves and a square-necked lace bodice insert with high stand, lace collar. She is standing with her hands clasped behind her back, wearing a cross on a chain around her neck.
Thorpe Opera House Foundation/Boston Studio Project
Local Accession Number
00B05280000
Source
Original format: 4"x6" glass plate negative from the Boston Studio Project collection.
Historical Notes
Bertha Hiner was born in Nebraska to Vincent & Anna Hiner in 1891. She was one of three daughters. Bertha remained single and lived in David City with her parents until the 1920s.
