Antique Photo Affectionate ID'd Men Friends Virginia, Dated 1900 Percy Ayres

Description

Original photograph, dated March 21, 1900, showing to young friends. On the back there is writing in both period ink and pencil. They are identified as F. Ernest Murrie and Percy Ayres, who is sitting on Ernest's lap. Additional writing in pencil ID's them again, along with the date.
Frank Ernest Murrie was born in Danville, Virginia on November 11, 1878 (so he was 21 years old here) and died in Danville on February 7, 1962, age 83. Percy Davis Ayres was born on April 10, 1878 in Danville (so he was also 21) and died in Hampton, VA, only 10 years after this photo was taken, June 28, 1910, age 32.
Studio imprint on the mount below the photo is Eutsler Bros, 317 Main St., Danville, Virginia.
Dimensions of the mount are 7.5" x 5.25". Overall condition is very good. The mount has some corner and edge wear, the photo itself is in very good or better antique condition.
Boxed Priority Mail is included.
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