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Is the tartan the little boy is wearing just a fashion of the times, or is it meaningful for family background?
People in photo include: William Edward James
Birth 16 Feb 1909 in New Haven, Addison County, Vermont, USA
Death Dec 1984 in Mt Vernon, Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Son of Berton Leon Briggs and Edna Iney Benway Briggs.
Birth 14 Jan 1873 in West Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
Death 4 Jan 1952 in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Birth 29 Jul 1870 in Huntington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Death 3 Feb 1951 in Huntington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Married Berton Leon Briggs 7 Oct 1891.
People in photo include: Elisha Albert Briggs
Ship: Mary Celeste
Nationality: American
Residence: Massachusets
Death: . November 25,1872 (middle of the night)
Cause: Sea storm (body lost at sea)
Age: 2 years
People in photo include: Helena "Emma" (Bisbee) Briggs
People in photo include: E.g. Briggs
"Sarah Ann Briggs, Sept. 1874"
Photo found in an antique store.
People in photo include: Sarah Ann Briggs
Thanks to everyone's help, we believe we have identified this woman as being Virginia Bruce. While Claudette Colbert was a possible match, the photo that Judy contributed ( ) shows a striking similarity.
Virginia Bruce, born Helen Virginia Briggs, (September 29th, 1910 - February 24th, 1982) was an American actress who was featured in many films during the 1930's-40's, including "The Bad Man of Brimstone", "Society Lawyer", "The Invisible Woman", "Pardon My Sarong" and others.
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This photo is of an absolutely beautiful celebrity. I do not know the name of this woman or have any other details outside that the photo looks to have been a celebrity photograph.
Can someone help provide details about this celebrity photo?
I picked this photo up in an antique shop in San Jose / Santa Clara California.
Who is this celebrity? Do you know when this celebrity photo was likely taken?
People in photo include: David & Julia Jaye
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