I purchased this picture at an antiques store in Oakland California. It had a small informational card with it, but all it said was 'name written on back of photo'. When I see photos, and if they have names or locations, I always try to rescue them with the hope of getting them back to the family. When I got it home, I took it apart and written faintly on the back in pencil it says "Compliments of your sister Essie to Annie. Loving, April 1, 1917". That doesn't mean the photo was taken in 1917, that could just be the date the photo was given to the sister. Personally, I would have thought the photo was older than that.
The picture is in a very old metal frame. The frame needs to be refurbished as there are a few scratches and a few spots of rust. Measuring at the mid-section, its 8 inches side to side and 10 inches top to bottom. I should have measured the photo while I had it out of the frame, but neglected to do so, but it's probably around 3.5 by 5 inches or possibly a little bigger. There is a small tear on the photo which you should be able to see in my photo. The tear is on the right edge just about across from her waist area. Obviously, it's a black and white photo.
I'd love to return Essie to her family. I'm a genealogist, so I understand what a find like this can mean.
SHIPPING:
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Due to the metal frame, there is a bit of weight to it. With that being said, buyer to pay no more than $9.95 USPS Priority Mail delivery charges, possibly less depending on your location.
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Essie Annie Loving sister
