Black and white image of a woman standing on a carpet in front of a long curtain. She wears a long-sleeved mini-dress styled like a man's dress shirt, dark nylons, and flat shoes. Her hair is piled on top of her head in a large beehive hairstyle consisting of many curls. She appears to be wearing eyeliner and false eyelashes. Museum records do not identify the woman, but this image was part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest, and appeared to be one of several intended to document hairstyles of the day. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white portrait of a young woman in what appears to be a formal gown. She wears her hair upswept in a bee-hive hairstyle with large curls visible on the surface. Museum records do not identify the woman, but this image was part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest, and appeared to be one of several intended to document hairstyles of the day. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white portrait of a young woman. She has long straight hair, parted in the middle and brushed back over her shoulders. She wears a dark, v-necked top with a light floral pattern. This image was part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest, and appeared to be one of several intended to document hairstyles of the day. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white portrait of a woman in a long formal gown. The gown's outer layer is lace, and consists of a short, full, gathered skirt over a longer, floor length skirt. The bodice is sleeveless, and the woman holds a small purse in one hand. Her hair has been curled and parted, styled away from her face. She stands on a platform between two columns. Museum records do not identify the woman, but this image was part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest, and appeared to be one of several intended to document hairstyles of the day. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a man and woman standing on a grassy field in front of some trees. They each wear one-piece swimsuits consisting of a darker bottom section and a lighter top. The woman also swears a bathing cap, though her hair is not completely contained by the cap. The couple stand close together with their arms around each other's waists, and the woman holds the man's hand where it rests on her hip. Museum records do not identify the couple, but this image was part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest, and appeared to be one of several intended to document hairstyles of the day. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white portrait of a woman wearing a dark, sleeveless top and a large beehive hairstyle. This image was part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest, and appeared to be one of several intended to document hairstyles of the day. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other images of daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a seated, smiling woman with a group of children. They appear to be sitting on a bed. The woman wears a dress that falls just below her knees, and has long, dark hair pulled back away from her face but hanging loosely over her shoulders. She holds one small child, a girl wearing a light colored dress and lace stockings with her shoes, in her lap. Another girl in a plaid skirt and sleeveless top sits beside the woman. Four boys sit on either side of the woman and the girls, two on either end of the bed. They wear casual shirts and pants, though the largest boy's pants (on the far right side of the image) appear to be too short for him. Two of the boys wear tennis shoes, and one has on boots, while the fourth wears dress shoes. All have short hair, combed neatly back. A wall behind the group is bare, though a window can be seen behind the family. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white double image of a man, woman, and small child. The woman wears a loose, white shirt with short, gathered sleeves and an empire waistline. The man has plaid pants and a shiny, patterned, long sleeved shirt. Her hair is long and braided into a single plait pulled over her shoulder. the man's hair is short and full, and he has a mustache. The child has this black hair and wears a light colored shirt and overalls with a pattern on them. The two images are slightly different, appearing to have been taken one after the other. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white image of a group, most likely a family group, seated around a dinner table set with China and fine glass ware. The women at the table have short, softly waved hair and several wear dresses with full, short sleeves. Most of the men are wearing suits, with best and ties. One young girl stands at the far end of the table; her hair is cut short around her face. The table sits in what appears to be a dining room, with two closed doors on the far wall behind the group standing there. Floral bouquets have been placed atop a table or buffet to the right side of the image. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white image of a group of men marching in a line across a wooden-floored room, most likely the Shute Park Skating rink. An audience observes from the sidelines and balcony above them. The uniforms are reminiscent of United States military uniforms before and during World War II. See WCMpic_014568, WCMpic_014569, WCMpic_014571, and WCMpic_014566 for other images of this group.
Black and white image of a group of women marching in formation across a wooden-floored room, most likely the Shute Park Skating rink. The women march in four straight lines, while an audience watches from the sidelines. Decorative bunting hangs above the audience seating. The women wear white uniform jackets with dark buttons, light-colored forage caps, and dark, calf-length skirts. See WCMpic_014568, WCMpic_014569, and WCMpic_014566 for other images of this group.
Black and white image of a group of women marching in formation in the center of a wooden-floored room, most likely the Shute Park skating rink. An audience watches from behind a fenced area, and placards depicting the king of clubs playing card hang on the wall in the distance, bracketing another placard that reads 'King of Klubs.' The women wear white uniform jackets with dark buttons, light-colored forage caps, and dark, calf-length skirts. They march in an 'X' formation, shoulder to shoulder. There is a large loudspeaker array just above their heads. See WCMpic_014568, WCMpic_014571, and WCMpic_014566 for other images of this group.
Black and white image of a group of women in skirts and white blouses gathered around a velvet draped throne assembly. A man in a velvet cap and cape sits in the middle of the group. The women's costumes resemble military uniforms from World War II. Large placards depicting the king of clubs playing cards bracket placards reading 'King of Klubs' on either side of the group. A sign just visible on the far left of the image indicates the photo is being taken in a skating rink, most likely the Shute Park skating rink. See WCMpic_014566, WCMpic_014571, and WCMpic_014569 for other images of this group
Black and white image of a group of women and two men gathered about a velvet draped throne room. The king wears a velvet robe and crown, while the remainder of the group wear military-style costumes. The group's costumes are similar to United States military dress uniforms from the World War II era. Large placards depicting the king of clubs playing cards bracket placards reading 'King of Klubs' on either side of the group. A sign just visible on the far left of the image indicates the photo is being taken in a skating rink most likely the Shute Park skating rink. See WCMpic_014568 and WCMpic_014569 for other images of this group.
Black and white image of square dancers in a grange hall. The men walk in close circular formation in the middle of the various 'squares,' while the women watch. Most of the women wear long, full, tiered skirts and short-sleeved blouses. Some of the men wear Western-style shirts. The caller can be seen at a microphone in the back left of the room. A plaque just visible above the curtain masking the stage opening reads 'P of H,' for 'Patrons of Husbandry.'
Black and white image of a dance being held in a large room. Most of the dancers are adults in couples or one adult with a younger child. Most of the people in the crowd stand around the edges of the room, talking. One young girl in the center bottom of the image is leaning over and laughing up at the photographer. The women's hair is mostly short and either curled or bouffant in style or both. Museum records to not identify either the place or the event. See WCMpic_014553 for another image of this event.
Black and white image of a group of young people, most appearing to be in their young teens. They are gathered in a large room in front of where a turntable and other audio equipment appear to be set up. The young men wear suits; the young women wear dresses. most have shorter hair in curly or bouffant styles. A man appears to be making announcements to the group. More students and some adults are gathered on stairs at the far end of the room. There appears to be a small Christmas tree set up at the very bottom right of the image. Museum records to not identify either the place or the event. See WCMpic_014555 for another image of this event.
Black and white image of a couple, possibly a wedding photograph. The woman wears a dark, short-sleeved dress with a front yoke highlighted in a light color, buttoned with two large buttons just beneath her shoulders. Her dark hair is pulled back from the front, leaving her bangs in a bouffant style, while the rest of her shoulder-length hair hangs free. The young man wears a double-breasted suit, a white dress shirt and a tie. His hair is brushed back from his face. Museum records do not identify the couple, but the image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white image of a couple, possibly a wedding photograph. The woman wears a light colored suit coat with vertical front pleating over a white shell top. A large brooch in the shape of a bird is pinned on her left side of the jacket. The woman's hair is shoulder-length, full and curly, held back from her face at the temples on either side. The young man wears a coat with a herringbone pattern on the lapels over a v-necked sweater and a light-colored dress shirt. his hair is curly and greased back, though a single curl has escaped to fall over his forehead. Museum records do not identify the couple, but the image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white reproduction of an image of a man and a woman, possibly a wedding portrait taken during World War II. The man wears what appears to be a uniform, while the woman has on a jacket and light colored blouse. A large corsage is fastened to one lapel of her coat. The woman's shoulder-length hair is softly curled and pulled back from her face, except for her bangs. She wears earrings and dark lipstick. The young man's hair is parted on one side and slicked back. Museum records do not identify the couple, but the image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white image of a group of ten men arranged in a row, all on motorcycles. At least one of the motorcycles appears to have the deeply valanced fender indicating it was made by the Indian Motocompany. Several of the men wear Gatsby or newsboy hats of various colors, and two have on leather jackets. The rest of the men wear casual shirts and pants. A younger man sits on his bicycle at the image left end of the row. Those who are not wearing hats wear their hair greased back, a style popular in the 1940s. The men have arranged their motorcycles on what appears to be the parking lot of a gas station, with an unidentifiable building in the background and what appears to be a filbert orchard across the street from their location. Someone has tried to write in pen on the front of the picture, drawing an arrow pointing at the man third from the left end of the row of motorcycles and writing 'Dad' beneath the arrow. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white image of what appears to be a 1932 Ford Deuce that has been modified as a 'hot rod' or race car. Sitting on the hood of car are a number of trophies related to racing, and three men stand behind the car, one in mechanic's overalls, one in a t-shirt and pants, and one in a suit. The number '6 7/8' is painted on the door, and beneath the door window is the name 'Frank.' A 'Penz Oil' sticker is on the body of the car near the back fender. The side panels and fenders have been removed from the front of the car, revealing the enhanced engine, and the front windshield has been replaced with mesh. Rolls bars can be seen inside the car, and the doors are hinged at the back so they open at the front, a style commonly known as 'suicide doors.' The car is parked along a city street in what appears to be an industrial area, with gas stations and garages on either side of the street behind the car and its people. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
Black and white image of a group of boys gathered around a small grill set up on three legs. Two of the boys appear to be cooking while the others observe. Six small tents and one larger one are pitched in rows around the area where the boys stand, and other men and boys can be seen in the background. Houses and buildings are visible just beyond the tents, and a row of severely pruned trees dominates the skyline above them. Museum records suggest this could be Hillsboro Boy Scout Troop 216, camping out at the Washington County Courthouse shortly after the Columbus Day Storm.
Black and white image of a man showing a young boy how to place the center pole at the front entrance of a tent while other boys watch. Another man secures the pole in the rear of the tent. Washington County Courthouse is just visible in the background. Museum records indicate that this group was very likely part of Hillsboro Boy Scout Troop 216. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. Mr. McMullen, a local photographer, also collected images of daily life in the area from other sources and photographers.
