Edward McKenna on a swing. RPPC. Private Collection.
A quaint photo of a lad nicknamed ‘Big Ed’ posing on a swing with his creased hat he forgot to straighten up, and a pair of gloves in his left hand. He’s wearing a dark colored scarf around the neck instead of the typical collar and tie
‘Big Ed’ seemed big by yesterday’s standards probably because he was tall. This RPPC has a note Ed died.
His name + note
RPPC: AZO 1907-1914
Indian man with Western one. Circa 1905. RPPC. Private Collection.
A British man in India? It looks like these two are standing on a dock in front of a cargo container. They may have been trading partners.
RPPC: Cyko 1904-1920s
“Careful there, pal!”
This time I’ll have the RPPC after the cut.
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Circa 1915. The handsome Vochatzer brothers. Personal Collection
Oh no, something landed on the sleeve of the sitting brother! No matter!
The standing one is classically dressed up with a long overcoat and leather gloves.The other is more casual with a dark turtleneck under his baggy suit.
This RPPC has the photographer info, something I wish I saw more often. Back of card after the cut.
RPPC. 1922 (digitally erased date at bottom). Private Collection.
And the man was a shoe craftsman. A coincidence after the cut.
Bowlers And High Collars 