Seven friends. RPPC. Private Collection.
Another group from the 1910s-20s. These friends were in a studio, the standing ones posed by height. Not much to say here, apart that groups do stir up the imagination!
(And I’m not sure I like the new WordPress set-up. I can’t figure out how to post a link to the larger image once on my draft. Sorry.)
1910s Fraternity brothers. Mankato. RPPC. Private Collection.
Well dressed handsome fraternity brothers proudly displaying their banner. Big boy in the middle has a ribbon on his coat.
Ever wondered why some suits still have a buttonhole on the left lapel? There you have it. This piece of jewelry has gone by the wayside but boutonnieres are still widely used on special occasions.
RPPC: AZO 1904-1918. Mankato, Minnesota.
RPPC. Private Collection.
Happy Veterans Day!
RPPC: AZO 1904-1918
Tom & George Robinson. RPPC. Private Collection.
These two brothers or cousins are IDed on the back. Tom on the left looks neutral enough, but George has this ‘piss off!’ look on his face.
I would love to find more formal portraits from the 1910s with the sitters wearing their straw boater hats but, weirdly enough, I don’t come across many. Here these two match with their hats on with different band designs and colored bowties. Nice shirts too, especially George’s with the pleats. I love the look, but somebody needed to tell him to cool off a bit. :)
RPPC: Artura 1910-1924
Bill Hall & Jim Pollen. Tiajuana Jail RPPC. Private Collection.
World War II era sailors Bill and Jim and three bottles of liquor…what could go wrong? They don’t look too inebriated on this arcade picture taken in Tijuana, Mexico. Looks to me this was a “Before” picture they named “After”, as if we’re fooled. :)
Pretty boy Bill looks like he hit something hard with his right hand.
Detail close-up.
RPPC: EKC 1939-1950
Bowlers And High Collars 