I've "rescued" an old photograph identified as Dessie SHIELDS which was taken at the E.C. Hall Studio in Brookville, Pennsylvania. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with Dessie looking to be about 2-3 years old at the time. Based on limited research I believe that this is a photograph of Dessie Isabelle SHIELDS b. 1886 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to parents William SHIELDS and Catherine PIFER. Dessie died 31 May 1889 (probably just after the time that this photograph was taken) and is buried in the Windy Hill Cemetery. Records indicate that the William & Catherine SHIELDS had 4 children including, Dessie Isabelle, John Lee, Henry Maxwell, and Catherine Princetta. All the children appear to have been born in Brookville, PA. William SHIELDS was b. 1859 at Beaver, PA to parents Daniel SHIELDS and Isabelle KELSO, married Catherine PIFER on 24 July 1886 in PA, and died in 1935. Catherine PIFER b. 25 July 1867 at Beaver, PA to parents Jonas S. PIFER and Rachel REED, died in 1965. I'm hoping to find someone from this family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley