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Dancers from production of "Carmen," Seattle, circa 1930

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This photo of unknown dancers from a production of Carmen was taken around 1930 and part of a collection of McBride and Anderson photographers.

Born in 1863, Ella McBride began working in the photography field in 1909 when she managed the Edward Curtis Studio. She opened her own studio in 1917 with Wayne Albee. Albee moved to San Diego in 1925, and McBride continued to operate a studio in various Seattle locations. In 1932 she partnered with Richard Anderson; they continued to work together until she retired in 1954 due to her failing eyesight. She died in 1965 at the age of 102. This photo was taken around the time the McBride-Anderson partnership began; it is not known which partner was the photographer.

Handwritten on sleeve: Dance Group (Carmen).
ID Number: 1974.5923.19
Date: Circa 1930
Creator(s): McBride & Anderson, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 5 x 7 in.
Credit: MOHAI, McBride & Anderson Collection, 1974.5923.19
Copyright: All Rights Reserved