Category Archives: Gentlemen

April 25, 2015

The 1920’s detective

The Detective. RPPC. Private Collection.

The Prohibition Era Detective. RPPC. Private Collection.

I brought this photo back to life…it was so torn up and stained, and the focus isn’t quite up to par for a studio photograph, i.e. it has no value in monetary terms…but the subject was worth it!

This photo was part of a lot I got for a few dollars because I was only really interested in one photo, yet when I digitally fixed this one up the gentleman came through.The first thing that popped into my head when I saw him was he looks like a detective or the senior journalist who likes to dig where my bad boy characters would rather he didn’t! Wouldn’t you cast him as such in a movie? The thorn on the side good guy! And this is a gentleman who can rock the mustache with style, don’t you agree?

I love fixing up old and damaged photos, bringing back the otherwise forgotten person back to public view. It feels rewarding in a sense.

RPPC: AZO 2 up 2 down triangles. 1918-1930.

1 Comment | tags: 1920s, detective look, mustache | posted in Gentlemen, RPPCs

April 21, 2015

A man with the posing stand

By C.E. Ryan

1880’s 1/6th plate. Private Collection.

A good looking, bright-eyed and high-cheekboned gentleman with the hint of a smile. Behind him you can see the foot of the device meant to keep his body still, a ‘posing stand’. Some photos of people with that device are commonly mistaken for post-mortems and unfortunately sold as such for much more than the photographs are worth.

He’s resting his hand on a fringe chair so popular with photographers of the Victorian era. The fringed support area was adjustable and most often used for people to rest their arms on while seated. He looks taller than average for his era too.

(Click for larger image)

1 Comment | tags: 1880s-1890s, boater hat, fringe chair, props, sack suit, victorian | posted in Gentlemen, Tintypes

April 19, 2015

“Elementary, my dear Watson.” J.H. Kent cabinet card

By C.E. Ryan

Circa 1892. Cabinet Card. Private Collection.

I was on a frustrating hunt for a caped gentleman and was happy to finally find this fellow (I don’t know why those are hard to find!). There’s this cloudy effect going on and it looks like it is original of the photo, but it could be some discoloration due to time. Intentional or not, I do think it makes this cabinet card look like the man was standing outside on a foggy morning! The gentleman is IDed as Dean Smith on the back.

A close up of Mr. Smith, and a little more on J.H. Kent the photographer after the cut.

2 Comments | tags: 1890s, bowler, Cape, Dean Smith, J.H. Kent, mustache, New York, Rochester, USA, victorian | posted in Cabinet Cards, Gentlemen

April 15, 2015

Photobooth Paul in a straw boater

By C.E. Ryan

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.

2 Comments | tags: 1930s-1940s, boater hat, handsome man, portrait, smiling | posted in Gentlemen, Photobooths

April 11, 2015

William P. Herbert Memorial Card 1874-1901

By C.E. Ryan

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.

3 Comments | tags: 1900s, 1901, Death Card, Herbert, Memorial Card, Mourning Card | posted in Gentlemen, Others

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