George J. and Ada Gallman Haushalter Portrait c. 1913
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- Title
- George J. and Ada Gallman Haushalter Portrait c. 1913
- Description
- In this intimate portrait, likely captured around 1913, Ada Gallman's (1881–1969) attire reflects a sophisticated balance of domestic grace and emerging modernity. Her dark bodice is framed by a striking, high-contrast white collar, featuring delicate scalloped edges and fine embroidery that speaks to the meticulous textile standards of the period. This style of ornamentation was essential for brightening the face in studio photography, marking a moment when women's fashion moved toward the cleaner, more functional lines that would soon define the decade. Beside Ada, George Jacob Haushalter (1882–1966) provides a warm, spirited counterpoint; the "gleam in his eye" noted by a family member in the marginalia suggests a playful character that softens the formality of his high-collared suit, immortalizing a moment of shared connection in the lives of a couple who would go on to build a sixty-year legacy in Eden.
- Date
- 1913
- Subject
- Ada L Gallman George Jacob Haushalter
- Creator
- Unidentified
- Format
- silver gelatin print
- Rights
- Courtesy of the Haushalter-Casler Family Archive
- Referenced By
- George Jacob Haushalter Ada L Gallman
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