Category Archives: Types of Photographs

In depth: 1911 private Stephen Moravyk and the Mexican Border War

Detail of RPPC. 1910 to early 1911. Personal Collection. (Clean up that stain, private!)

Detail of RPPC. 1911. Private Collection.

The pose is great and the young man is the poster boy for a recruitment advert.  So I set to research some more about him. If you want to find out how the process went, keep on reading.

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Photobooth Paul in a straw boater

Success! Private Collection.

Success! Private Collection.

Handsome Paul knew how to pose! Instead of looking right into the camera he’s staring off giving his best angle. This was most likely taken in the 1930s or early 40s, looking at the sharp point of the collar and lapel style. This photo offers a nice close-up view of what a straw boater looks like, and it is super nice with the double band detail.


Three best pals

RPPC. Private Collection.

RPPC. Private Collection.

Three tight buddies in gloves, overcoats and American Boston shoes (sometimes called Bulldog shoes) which made their debut in 1910. I have nothing more to say about this one. This sweet photo speaks for itself, and of course I love the fashion!

Detail after the cut.

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An early 1860s Scottish trio

CDV. Private Collection.

CDV. Private Collection.

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H. Hancock Photographer. Lovingly [sic]. Copies can be had

An early example of a gentleman wearing a bowler hat. He’s surrounded by two ladies wearing women’s derbies and two piece dresses. The young lady to the right is on the thick side, which leads me to believe they weren’t struggling working class people. There’s a probability the man was a banker or public servant, since those were the early adopters of the bowler.

The back is blank but the photographer made sure to write his name. Smart man. And now, a hundred and fifty plus years later, he can be credited!

Photographer: H. Hancock. Scotland.


Roaring Twenties Keith and Elsie

Private Collection.

Private Collection.

These two are enjoying an outing on a hot day, posing in front of what looks like a Ford car. Keith is wearing white knickerbocker trousers with a matching short sleeved shirt he rolled up further, and Elsie a very pretty flapper style long sleeved dress.