Description: Antique Black & White Photograph; Posed Baby Photo; Early 1900's; Muscatine, Iowa Studio; Preowned My Mom died at age 95 in 2009. In sorting through her pictures, some I can't identify. I find no relatives to claim it. My Grandmother was born in Iowa - but I have no way of knowing who this is! Etched on the bottom of the picture reads "Pardoe" "ELITE STUDIO" "309 EAST SECOND ST" "MUSCATINE, IOWA" Please view below for the History of Mr. Pardoe's Studio Note Precious Dress and pose on this little Babe! This is quite a nice picture and maybe it will be of use to you! Back has some smudge marks - please view the pictures! The picture measures 3 7/8" x 5 5/8"With the cardboard backing: 4 in x 5 3/8 in Comes from non smoking home. Please email me with any questions. H. W. PARDOE, photographer, No. 309 East Second street, Muscatine, is successor to J. P. Phelps, who was proprietor of the oldest gallery in the city. He bought into the business in June, 1887, and does all kinds of work in his line, from locket to life-size pictures. Mr. Pardoe was born in Lewisburg, Union Co., Pa., Jan. 25, 1851, and is a son of H. and Hannah ( Hiles ) Pardoe. He learned his trade in Miffen, Pa., beginning in 1872. After working three years in the East he came to Iowa, and located at Newton, Jasper County, where he was partner in a gallery for a time, and then went to New Sharon, Mahaska Co., Iowa, where he operated a gallery for nine years. In 1884, he went to Keithsburg, Ill., and came from that city to Muscatine.Mr. Pardoe was married at New Sharon, Iowa, Jan. 10, 1878, to Miss Minerva A. Hart, daughter of J. B. Hart, and native of Madison, Wis. They have one child Telura, who was born at New Sharon, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Pardoe are members of the Methodisr Episcopal Church. Politically, he is a Prohibitionist. He is a fine artist, and is winning his way rapidly to popular favor.
Price: 6.99 USD
Location: Grangeville, Idaho
End Time: 2025-01-18T16:32:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.85 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: 4 1/4 in x 6 1/2 in
Image Color: Black & White
Material: Heavy Cardboard Backing
Subject: Posed Baby
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1900
Photographer: H.W. Pardoe Elite Studio
Number of Photographs: 1
Studio Location: Muscatine, Iowa
Street: 309 East Second Street
Time Period Manufactured: Early 1900's
Featured Person/Artist: Pardoe Elite Studio
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
