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A young woman in profile with her hair pulled back in a large bun. She is wearing a white or off-white dress with Italian sleeves and a pleated front. There is delicate white  lace trimming at the collar.

Card Info

Catalog Number: 2018.013.033
Photographer: Monfort and Hill
Location: Burlington, IA


A bust of an older woman in a darker button dress or blouse. Her dress has lace ruff at the collar and she is wearing a large chain necklace (much of which cannot be seen). There appears to be some sort of bow or larger collar as well.

Card Info

Catalog Number: 2018.013.024
Photographer: Stoops
Location: Perry, IA


A beautiful young woman with her hair in a topknot and pulled back. She is wearing a dark dress and perhaps an overcoat or cloak. Her outfit is embellished with four large white roses and leaves.

Card Info

Catalog Number: 2018.013.032
Photographer: Adams
Location: Sac City, IA


A young woman with her hair pulled back and curls in the front. She is wearing a a giant striped bow around her neck and a corsage over her heart. She is wearing a dark dress. This is a bust shot.

Card Info

Catalog Number: 2018.013.028
Photographer: Best
Location: Albia, IA


A young woman with short hair in high collared dress with a lace ruff. The dress is austere and almost military in appearance with large buttons and embellishments. Her face is unlined and her ears appear to be unpierced.

Card Info

Catalog Number: 2018.013.019
Photographer: Shouldis
Location: Atlantic, IA


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