Bridal Portrait by Roberta Hostetler Bushnell
Scope and Contents
This accession consists of one photographic bridal portrait. It measures 11 x 14" and is black and white. The original enclosure has the name "Roberta Bushnell" on the cover. The bridal gown appears to be satin and the bride is wearing elbow length gloves. Her veil is held in place by a lacy tiarra. The bride is seated and it is a profile portrait.
Based on the bride's attire and hairstyle, a time frame of the 1940s seems to be indicated.
The item was found in the attic of a home at 1516 East River Drive in Davenport. Donor believes the Offerman family purchased the house in 1951, and states the bride is not from the Offerman family. Surnames of Gilcrest, Shuler, Rendelman and Bendixon were suggested by the donor as possible family connections.
Roberta Hostetler Bushnell and her husband Robert moved to Des Moines in 1933, so it is possible the portrait was taken in Des Moines. It is also possible the bride knew Mrs. Bushnell from her residence in Davenport.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1949
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This collection is open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Roberta Hostetler Bushnell was the daughter of John B. Hostetler.
Extent
1.58 Linear Feet (in one oversized flat box.) : black and white image and original cardstock enclosure with "Roberta Bushnell" embossed on front ; 11 x 14" image
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 44 Section 03 [shares box with 2023-69]
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
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