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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Richards, Mrs. D.E. (Allegheny Co PA)

MRS. D.E. RICHARDS

Identification on photo: Mrs. D.E. Richards, Xmas '93
Photo taken: Morris & Harris Studio, Sharpsburg, Tarentum & Jeannette PA, 1893
Purchased: Kamin's Moment in Time, Feb 2020 South Florida Fairgrounds

Possibly not enough clues to solve this one.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Quast, Ida & Lizzie


IDA & LIZZIE QUAST

Identification on photo: Ida and Lizzie Quast
Photo taken: Ribble Studio, St Peter Minnesota, circa 1894
Purchased: Kamin's Moment in Time, Feb 2020 South Florida Fairgrounds

I suspect these girls may be part of a large Quast family which lived in nearby Janesville MN. But I am still researching this.


Sunday, February 16, 2020

Berkman, Clara (Chicago IL)


CLARA BORKMAN / BERKMAN ?

Identification on photo: Clara B_rkm__
Photo taken: Stafford Studio, Chicago IL, circa 1925
Purchased: Feb 2020 South Florida Fairgrounds Antiques Show

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As you can see, the surname is not entirely legible. Could be Borkman, Bjorkman, Berkman, Burkmier, Buckner, etc.

Hairstyle and clothing point to 1925-1929.

The woman appears to be in perhaps her early 20's so this would indicate a birth year of around 1902 or so.

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Anderson, Axell (unknown loc.)

AXELL ANDERSON

Identification on photo: Axell Anderson
Photo taken: unknown photographer and location, circa 1910?
Purchased: Feb 2020 South Florida Fairgrounds Antiques Show

I have determined that "Axell Anderson" is a very common name among Swedish immigrants to the Midwest.  The photo was found in the same booth as other photos known to have come from Illinois, Iowa and Washington State.