December 10, 2011

Lua Getsinger -- “The immortal Lua, mother-teacher of the American Bahá'í Community, herald of the dawn of the Day of the Covenant …” (Shoghi Effendi, Messages to America), a Disciple of 'Abdu'l-Baha


Lua, studio portrait taken in the blue costume she had made for the numerous occasions when she was required to speak in public
Lua, a portrait taken in Paris. As a young woman Lua loved dressing up in fashionable clothes; later she gave them all away in obedience to 'Abdu'l-Baha's preference for simple dress.
Lucinda Louisa Aurora More Getsinger - 'Lua', circa 1897-9