This portrait of two boys is typical of the type of studio shots popular during this era. The boys' names are unknown, and no identifying marks are on the back of the picture. The short pants give some indication of their ages. Photographer was A. Garner. Garner's known time in Waverly so far is 1880-1891. If their mother took advantage of a sale in May 1887 she could have gotten a dozen copies for $3. If the biits can be identified, the year of the photo may be adjusted.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 98N0067
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This portrait of two boys is typical of the type of studio shots popular during this era. The boys' names are unknown, and no identifying marks are on the back of the picture. The short pants give some indication of their ages. Photographer was A. Garner. Garner's known time in Waverly so far is 1880-1891. If their mother took advantage of a sale in May 1887 she could have gotten a dozen copies for $3. If the biits can be identified, the year of the photo may be adjusted. Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No. 98N0067