Schley County GaArchives Photo Person.....Cook, Nancy Paulina Murray 1917
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Harriette . hirene@bellsouth.net April 9, 2007, 7:30 am

Source:             Personal Photo
Name:               Nancy Paulina Murray Cook

Date Of Photograph: 1917
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This photograph contributed by Harriette Hart Murray and detailed information 
by Margaret McMickle Gooding.  Thank you to both.  

The lady seated at the table is Nancy Paulina Murray Cook.  She is estimated 
to be in her 60's at the time of this photograph and it is believed that the 
photograph was taken in 1917.  The photo is somewhat unique, today, as what 
would be considered as indoor furniture has been moved outdoors for this 
picture.  The reason is that in this era, in this area and many others, there 
was not adequate indoor lighting for photography and therefore most pictures 
were made outdoors.

On the table are a number of objects of interest.  Most notable are the two 
framed photographs of soldiers.  The photograph on the left is that of Dr. 
James Murray Cook and the one on the right is that of Charles Wilbur Cook.  
Both survived WW1.  The elaborate tablecover was undoubtedly made personally 
by Mrs. Cook.  She was well-known for her crochet work.  Also on the table is 
a service flag of sorts with two stars.  Although it is difficult to be 
certain, I believe that this is a "Sons in Service" flag which originated 
during WW1.  More about these flags can be found at:  
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us%5Esvc.html  Take a look and decide for 
yourself.  The home in the background is that of Mrs. Cook and was in the 
Concord area of north Schley county.

Thank you to Harriette Murray and Margaret Gooding for their invaluable help 
with this posting.  HH

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