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Four women and one man on the porch at Alsop's house, with Fannie Golden (1877-1963 identified as far right. Francis Llewellyn �Fanny� Golden (apparently the spelling of her nickname varied) was a member of a famous acting family in New Harmony.""The troupe [Golden Troupe] was based out of New Harmony, Indiana, and toured the Midwest, Southwest and South between 1875 and 1891. This theatrical company was consisted mainly of members of the Golden family including Martin Sr., Bella and their children (Martin Jr., William, Grace and Frances). Local citizens from the New Harmony area also played supporting roles as well in many of the troupe�s productions. Their costumes, backgrounds and props were described as elaborate and elegant." (https://indianastatemuseum.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/golden-troupe-on-parade/) An interesting note is that Frances Golden went on to be one of the founders of Evansville's Civic Theater.