This is the Fenton Ladies’ Cornet Band, of Michigan, some time in the 1880’s. Just one of over 50 female bands that were active in Michigan from 1875 to 1925. The paper, linked below, delves a little into the history of these ladies’ ensembles, and includes a directory of the known bands.
Ladies of the Lakes – the women’s brass bands of Michigan 1875-1925
