1890s in Bluffton
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Here are five Bluffton residents from the 1890s. The two identified are Bertha Althaus (front left) and her brother, Werner Althaus. The other three girls are friends of Bertha.
The photo is actually a publicity shot for Bertha's milliner business. She created fancy women's hats popular during the time this photo was taken. The women's hats in the photo were created by Bertha.
Werner was a professional musician who toured with Al G. Fields Minstrels, a forerunner of Vaudeville.
Photo from the collection of Fred Steiner, grandson of Bertha. Photo by Will Triplett.
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