Gentlemen in nature with a tin of Bagdad tobacco. RPPC. Private Collection.
This gorgeous group picture is my very favorite in this collection of RPPCs. What was in the water of that small town? I want to know. :)
These gents are surrounded by nature and a tree in full blossom, with a bouquet of white flowers to the front center. Removed hats, coats and shoes lay on the ground too. This RPPC was sent from Ada, Ohio on May 21, 1911 to a lady named Florence in Elmira, New York, and talks of a double wedding.
Hello Florence,
Glad to hear that you are coming to the double wedding. You’ll have to hurry though, if Foster keeps progressing as fast as at present maybe he’ll take warning and tie the knot [sic] before you get here. Harry.
Foster just couldn’t wait to get married, could he? (I think we all know what Harry meant by “progressing” ha ha). He, Harry and the second groom-to-be are most likely on this picture. Who’s who though? Close ups:
Bowlers And High Collars 
July 28th, 2015 at 1:39 am
A lads day out and not a girl in sight 😉
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July 28th, 2015 at 1:40 am
Bachelor party haha!
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July 28th, 2015 at 2:03 am
Not much fun without the entertainment :-O
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July 28th, 2015 at 2:06 am
lol…but fun for this collector. Maybe the ‘entertainment’ was behind the lens. ;)
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July 28th, 2015 at 2:22 am
I never thought if that, perhaps that’s why they’re smiling 😉
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July 28th, 2015 at 2:28 am
The imagination runs wild. Think of it this way: would you want a picture record of your ‘entertainment’? Hahaha! If you’re smart and getting married, nope! :)
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July 28th, 2015 at 2:32 am
Lol no it might come back to haunt in any future divorce proceedings
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July 29th, 2015 at 1:45 am
You two are funny! 😊❤️
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July 29th, 2015 at 1:48 am
Because it’s too much fun to imagine what’s beyond a picture! ;D
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