My
dad's mom, Mabel Geneva (Hutchings) Halbert Mabel was born in 1904
and married Fritz Halbert on 29 February 1920. She had 5 children and died
from complications resulting from the birth of her last child. My dad describes
her as a "strict mother and a church goer." She had musical talent
displayed by her skill at playing both the guitar and piano. She died 28
November 1931, at the young age of 36. This photo was likely taken by a
traveling photographer, since the average citizen didn't own a camera in
the early 20s, and because the pose looks more sophisticated than what a
novice photographer would come up with. |