A 4"x6" glass plate negative, bust portrait photograph of Mrs. William Buchta, David City, Nebraska, wearing a dark skirt, print long-sleeve blouse with bodice insert of white stripe fabric edged with two rows of fabric ruffles trimmed in black, stiff high-stand collar with brooch, a chain necklace and a wide ribbon rosette pinned to the bodice.
Thorpe Opera House Foundation/Boston Studio Project
Local Accession Number
00033600000
Source
Original format: 4"x6" glass plate negative from the Boston Studio Project collection.
Historical Notes
Elise was the wife of William Buchta, who started a jewelry and optical business in David City in 1893. The business operated until 1925. In 1934 he was elected Mayor of David City and was elected to three terms although he never ran for the office.
