02318073092
Major Willie Ray and Wife
Photograph, Cabinet
2018.073.092
Wendt (creator)
Major Willie Ray and wife dressed formally and standing in front of a curtained backdrop at Wendt studio, 299 Bowery, New York. Back of card is stamped in purple, "Major Willie Ray and Wife; Age 33 years Age 22 years; Height 36 inches Height 37 1/2 inches; Weight 38 lbs Weight 38 lbs; Married in Yates Center, Kansas U.S.A. Feb 6th 1891". Second stamp (faded) reads, "Paragould Ark I.O.O.F. No. 13." '45' written in red ink on lower right hand corner. 4 1/8" x 6.5". Condition: Fair, spotted discoloration, several scratches/streaks.