A 4"x6" glass plate negative, bust portrait photograph of Madge Evans, wearing a sheer white long-sleeve blouse with bands of alternating lace and tucked sheer fabric with wide fabric lace-edged ruffle across the scooped bodice seam with a soft, white scarf wrapped around the neck and tied in back to form the high-stand collar.
Thorpe Opera House Foundation/Boston Studio Project
Local Accession Number
00032890000
Source
Original format: 4"x6" glass plate negative from the Boston Studio Project collection.
Historical Notes
Madge was born in David City, Nebraska, May 6, 1882, to Arthur and Bessie Evans. After graduating from David City High School, she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, and worked in the Lincoln Library and Lincoln Book store, 1912-1922. She moved to Beatrice, Nebraska, and worked as City Librarian until her retirement in 1952. After retiring, she moved to Omaha with her sister, Camille. Madge died in Omaha, January 23, 1968.
