1898 ANTIQUE PHOTO Progressive Literary Club Waynesville Warren County Ohio ID For Sale

1898 Progressive Literary Club Antique Group Photo - Waynesville, Warren County, OhioDescription:Original Victorian-era outdoor group portrait of the "Progressive Literary Club," organized and dated 1898. This piece was originally purchased in Waynesville, Ohio, and features a local group of 21 members (mostly women in period white dresses, along with two young children) posed in a garden setting.The back of the cardboard matting features a complete, clear handwritten roster in ink, identifying every single person in the photo row-by-row. This is an exceptional piece of local Ohio history, perfect for genealogy researchers or regional collectors.Names Identified on Back:

• Front Row: Miss Amy Ross, Mrs. Sarah Slade, Miss Anna Magie, Robert Hall, Mrs. Smalley, Senta Pabst, Miss Otto Pabst.
• Second Row: Miss Lillian Milliken, Mrs. Jennie Ross, Mrs. Minerva Field, Mrs. David Huston, Mrs. Laura Shields, Mrs. Mary Seward, Miss Kate Magie, Mrs. Emma Berry.
• Third Row: Mrs. Clara Slade, Mrs. Frank Beals, Mrs. Emma Bobenmeyer, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Mrs. Rachel Milliken, Mrs. Karl Heiser, Miss Rose Milliken, Mrs. John Hall.

Size:

• Photo only: Approx. 7.5" x 9.5"
• Total mat board: Approx. 11.5" x 14"

Condition:
Antique condition. The photo shows some natural age fading, silvering around the edges, and minor corner wear including rips and tears as shown. You can also see where it was taped down. It remains taped onto its dark grey/brown antique mat board. The handwriting on the back is bold, clear, and very easy to read. Please check the listing photos for a closer look at the details.Will be shipped flat and securely to prevent any bending. Let me know if you have any questions!