A 4"x6" glass plate negative, full figure portrait photograph of Elinor Rech, David City, Nebraska. She is wearing a dark dress of sheer fabric with gathered, two-tier skirt with ruffle trim, wide below-the-waist fabric band, round ruffle-trimmed yoke and side opening down the bodice and elbow-length sleeves with ruffle hem, black leggings and black, button shoes. She is leaning against a wooden bench holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and a closed umbrella in the other hand. Her hair is parted at the side and secured with a large fabric bow at one side. She is wearing a necklace with medallion, standing in front of a painted backdrop
Thorpe Opera House Foundation/Boston Studio Project
Local Accession Number
00G03920000
Source
Original format: 4"x6" glass plate negative from the Boston Studio Project collection.
Historical Notes
Elinor Rech was born in Nebraska in 1911, to Albina Rech. Elinor's father died shortly after this photo was taken, leaving Albina to raise Elinor and her younger brother, Ralph. According to the 1920 and 1930 census, Albina is listed as a widow, working for private families. According to the 1930 census, Elinor is 19 years old, still living with her mother, selling dry goods.
