Clara Schaffer (pictured far right) was one of Hancock County's early businesswomen. In addition to operating a successful hat and dress-making business, Schaffer also gave dress-making lessons to the younger women of Goodell, Iowa. This photograph shows Schaffer with some of her students. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Economy in a lesson on early town development and businesses of Iowa during the late 1800s and early 1900s. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.051.027 [Print, Photographic]
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