This carte de visite photograph features two pretty and fashionable women posing for their portrait at the Smale & Fowler studio. During his career, Smale operated studios in both Ottumwa and Des Moines, Iowa. Webster B. Smale (1858-1928) is listed in the Des Moines Business directory from at least 1889 through 1903. The women seen in this image are very well accessorized. Note their hats and the belt worn by the woman who is standing. Be sure to also note the hypnotizing pattern of the sitting woman’s skirt. SOLD
THE CABINET CARD GALLERY 
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