These two German kids are too adorable for words! The older one stands with a comically high bowler on his head and a large bouquet of daisies, while his little toddler friend has his hands in pockets with a mini walking stick on the arm and a pork pie hat. They’re posing like pros in their grown-up suits, and I just about died!
They’re too much, are they not? I hope there are others out there of the series.
4″x6″ Memorial Card. Private Collection.
This poor fellow passed away much too young at the age of 27. This is the only memorial card I possess but I’d like to get more of them. It was much larger than I anticipated. Some memorial cards have parchment designs and are generally busy. This one’s sober with the black border. Close-up after the cut.
“Like this…yeeeah!” Private Collection.
Look at this one kicking back with his hands behind the head all smile! The choice of matte’s the best. I imagine the conversation prior to the shot had to go something like this:
Late 1860’s CDV. Private Collection.
A CDV in exceptionally clean condition. It looks as good as new. The young gentleman has the typical stately pose of the era with his arm lightly rested over the column’s foot. He is wearing high shine square toe shoes and a three button baggy overcoat over a large bowtie in fashion at the time. By looking at his hairstyle, the CDV design and the lack of tax stamp this picture was most likely taken between 1866-1870. This sitter is (omg) giving us a hint of a smile. Detail after the cut.
Circa 1910
Isn’t this photo just gorgeous? The camera loved this couple and the setting was luscious -yes, luscious! Another shot of the same couple after the cut.
Bowlers And High Collars 