What's Your Name: Update

This photograph was originally published on 24 April 2013. Beyond its androgynous awesomeness, little was known. Since then, we have discovered the name/location of the photographer. While it doesn't clear up who the children are, it is interesting and might spark an idea for readers. The picture was marked by D.E Abbot in Huntington, WV. Darwin Eugene Abbot studied photography at Marshall and worked for Harper's Magazine before opening his own studio in Huntington in 1880. He expanded his business several times over the ensuing years, adding picture frame, molding, and glass manufacturing to his empire all while continuing to grow his photography studio. He worked as a photographer until his death in 1942. D.E. Abbot studio and frame shop Photo courtesy Marshall University's Photographers of Huntington, WV 1870-1900 Using the information on Abbot, we can cast an historical timeline net.  Let's estimate 1880-1920. Unfortunately, we don't know of any Ferrers or Johnsons that were anywhere near Huntington, WV between 1880 and 1920. But then again, we know little about the siblings of George Washington Ferrer or Emma Johnson. As more is learned, perhaps we can begin to deduce the identity of these lounging children. For more information on the life of D.E. Abbot, visit the Marshall University profile.