(Taken from Early Photographs of RANDOLPH, VERMONT 1855-1948, by Wes Herwig, 1986 Greenhills Books, Randolph Center, Vermont)
James Tarbox came to this homesite from Windsor (Vermont) in 1798, paying Dan Parker, the original grantee, "1600 Spanish-milled dollars." He prospered as a merchant, dealing heavily in grains. Three of his sons became local merchants too. Richard Damon and Sam Day were among later owners. Harry Cooley acquired the place in 1953.
If this photo is in a book about early photographs from 1855-1948, what year do you think the photo is from?
The dresses should tell us something. Late 1800s? When did hems go up above the ankles?