Jewels of the Mississippi for Valentine’s Day

Need ideas for what to give your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day this year? Take inspiration from the jewelry adorning these lovely local ladies from a hundred years ago, photographed by J. B. Hostetler’s studio in Davenport.

Mrs. S. R. Kenworthy, ca. 1914

Mrs. S. R. Kenworthy, ca. 1914

 

Edna Stark, ca. 1913

Edna Stark, ca. 1913

 

Ray S. Reimers, ca. 1912

Ray S. Reimers, ca. 1912

 

Mrs. C. A. Armstrong, ca. 1911

Mrs. C. A. Armstrong, ca. 1911

 

Mrs. C. P. Skinner, ca. 1910

Mrs. C. P. Skinner, ca. 1910

 

Delphia Dooley, ca. 1910

Delphia Dooley, ca. 1910

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