1917 Engagement Photo: My Great-Grandparents

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Written By Jennifer Chancey
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Earl & Pearl's engagement photo, 1917.

Earl & Pearl's engagement photo, 1917.

These are my great-grandparents, Earl Ethell and Pearl Wright, in 1917 when they were newly engaged. I love his suit and natty bow tie, and her simple dress with its wide, square collar is lovely. They were married more than 50 years.

Jennifer Chancey https://sensibilitypatterns.com
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