Two Sides of the Same Girl

The first shot is a contemplative portrait in profile. For the second shot, she turned toward the camera with a playful grin.


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Image courtesy of Eldon Harms.

Unfortunately, we have no idea who she was — the original had no identifying notes, and Eldon didn't recognize her. Since the photo was one of many saved in an old stationery box by Minnie Rossow Harms, this girl surely has some connection to those families, either as a relative or a friend.

You can't see much of her clothing that might help date the photo. Those giant hair bows were popular in the early part of the 20th century, about up to the First World War, I think.