Artifact of the Week — February 4, 2016

Children on the steps of The Terrill House circa 1920

This sepia toned photo on card stock is part of the Williams Collection at Old Independence Regional Museum. It features children on the steps of The Terrill house at 637 Main Street (today 919 East Main) in Batesville. The photo was likely taken around 1920 and shows a birthday party. Those who have been identified in the photo are: Frances Yeatman, 3^rd row from left; Kathleen Casey, 3^rd row -6^th from left; Reed Terrill, 3^rd row – 1^st on right; Marie Kessel, 4^th row – 1^st on left; Mrs. John N. Terrill, 6^th row holding baby.