The photo features Elizabeth Fleming (nee Louden), captured by photographer David Ritchie between 1895 and 1910. The image, which has been colorized, shows a modified spinning wheel and is significant as it depicts the photographer’s mother-in-law, highlighting a personal connection alongside historical interest.
Another absolutely fantastic old photo of a local woman. The photographer was David Ritchie and the woman’s name is known. This is Elizabeth Fleming (nee Louden). Taken sometime between 1895 and 1910, the spinning wheel looks modified. I’ll need to double check, but I think the woman is the photographer’a mother in law? Photo courtesy […]