My husband's grandmother, Arline, is on the left.
I have always found this a charming photo. I imagine Alwine, the mother, instructing her girls, with their hair freshly arranged and their matching outfits, to sit in their chairs, while Dad, oblivious to the activity around him, reads his paper. Then, when Alwine has everything set up, she says, "Smile, everyone, Rudolf." and he looks up as she snaps the photo.
No second shots in those days. The film and processing were too precious and costly. You got what you got.
This photo was printed on a postcard and shared with family and friends.
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