This negative image was found on our Upper Mississippi Valley Digital Image Archive from our Hostetler Photograph Collection. It is of a young woman named Florence Becker. From our research, we believe her to be Miss Florence Becker born on December 29, 1895 to Fritz H. Becker and Louisa C. Struckmann in Davenport.
On June 24, 1915, Miss Florence married Charles V. Rider at the First Christian Church in Davenport. An article published in the Davenport Democrat and Leader described the bride’s dress: “The bride was in a dainty gown of white crepe de chine trimmed in lace.”
The images below are two photographs of Florence in traditional dress. We tried to research in local newspapers to see if there would be a reason why she would be wearing these clothes, but we didn’t uncover any explanation.
Florence and Charles celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with this announcement in the Rock Island Argus.
Based on information in her obituary, published in the Quad-City Times on July 25, 1989 Florence Marie Rider, age 94, died in Rock Island. She had a daughter named June with whom she resided. She and Charles also had a son named Charles, who preceded her in death. Their legacy continues through their 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
(posted by Kathryn)
