View of two couples seated at the convention, Trinidad, Colorado. The men are in uniforms with brass buttons and elaborate sleeve stitching. One woman wears a full length satin gown with puffed shoulders and short sleeves, and has lettered ribbons coming from her waist. The other woman wears a bare shouldered gown with ruffled straps, a dog collar necklace, and a corsage.
Description
1 photoprint ; 18 x 25 cm. (7 x 10 in.)
Subject
Trinidad (Colo.)--1930-1940; Military uniforms--Confederate; Burrough, Margaret; Howell, Julius Franklin.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Henry Hough, Life Magazine
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710001798
Notes
Formerly F41624; Stamp on verso of typed label reads: Sep 1, 1939 F. H. F.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; Typed label with photoprint: A party at the grand ball of the vets reunion. Left to right, General Julius Franklin Howell, the new commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans; (seated) Mrs. Howell; General John W. Harris, retiring commander in chief, and his Maid of Honor Margaret Burrough of Trinidad. Lady behind General Howell not identified.; R7100017985
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