Ella Bennett Bresee | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Ella Bennett Bresee

Ella Bennett Bresee | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Ella Bennett Bresee, a member of one of Madison's oldest families, has decorated the graves of American war veterans for 70 years or more. She is placing an American flag on the grave at Confederate Rest. She died in October 1948.
DESCRIPTION
Ella Bennett Bresee, a member of one of Madison's oldest families, has decorated the graves of American war veterans for 70 years or more. She is placing an American flag on the grave at Confederate Rest. She died in October 1948.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:39495
Creation Date: 05 25 1944
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.0151A
Original Dimensions:2.25 x 3.25 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on May 28, 1944 and obituary October 28, 1948. One of two images.
SUBJECTS
Trees
Hats
Cemeteries
Graves
Veterans
Women
Flags
Patriotism
Dresses

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