An exceptional, rare original outdoor portrait from the early 1910s capturing Fred Washington Moxey alongside his wife, Izola Shultis Moxey. This foundational piece documents a vital ancestral coupling within the generationally preserved McShane family archive. The couple is pictured standing intimately together in a grassy rural landscape, leaning against the thick trunk of a mature tree.
Their attire beautifully illustrates late-Edwardian fashion trends. Fred is dressed sharply in a dark lounge suit, a high-collared white shirt with a slender necktie, and a distinct brimmed derby style hat. Izola stands elegantly beside him wearing a pristine, high-waisted white dress featuring long sleeves, structured shoulders, and a long floor-length skirt.
This photograph offers significant historical and genealogical value for researchers focusing on the pioneering Moxey, Shultis, and McShane family lines across northern Lake County, Illinois, showcasing their deeply connected heritage spanning Zion, Antioch, Newport, and Waukegan.
Condition Report
This antique photograph exhibits wear consistent with its age and long-term storage, contributing to its authentic historical character. The image remains clear with strong contrast between the dark and light garments. A distinct, horizontal handling crease runs across the middle portion of the photograph stock, with additional soft ripples and surface texture variations visible. The reverse side features a clear hand-written identification in blue fountain pen ink reading "Fred Washington Moxey and Izola Shultis Moxey" along with faint pencil notations "0 8 3" at the top edge. Please refer to the background cutting mat grid lines in the provided listing images to evaluate the physical size of the photograph stock.

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