Four young men sit at a table with mugs of beer. Man on left is Charles Gloeckler (1850-1928), father of Edna Gloeckler Ashley.
Charles Gloeckler was a winter resident at the Pelican Hotel in Stuart for several years before his death. According to his obituary published in the South Florida Developer (27 Jan 1928), Gloeckler helped boost development in Stuart after investing in properties here.
A young Hugh Willoughby poses next to a camera on a tripod. Wall or building behind him has palm fronds decorating it. Handwritten caption on front: "Our special artist in Florida, 1879."
Studio portrait of a young Hugh Willoughby and Augusta Harrison in a beach scene. Writing on back of card reads: "Cape May 1878. Hugh Laussat Willoughby, Augusta de P. Harrison." This portrait may have been taken for their engagement or marriage as the couple was married in October of 1878. Both wear swimwear attire and are seated in front of an ocean backdrop.
Studio portrait of a young Hugh Willoughby sitting on a penny-farthing bicycle carrying a knapsack, hunting horn, and a camera. A landscape style backdrop is behind Willoughby. Written on the back: "Willoughby on first bicycle in U.S. 1879. Notice horn, light, and knapsack."
