In a message dated 4/30/04 11:04:16 AM Central Daylight Time, Mrbkdb112@cs.com writes: > have a mystery concerning a vintage photo (unidentified) that shows a > young > lady standing holding a letter and at her feet is the envelope,stamp showing > ,so I know it is the envelope. What is the significance of this? Does > anyone have any ideas? Picture looks like late 1800's or early 1900's. The > dress is > dark, maybe , black. Is this bad news from someone? Letter from a > serviceman > ? Has anyone seen anything like this before? Photgrapher is E & H Photo Co. > Celebrated Artists. No other identification > > Maybe like holding a bible or book, a way of showing the person was literate? Annie in Minnesota