“I’d rather be doing something else”. Cabinet photo.Circa 1900. Private Collection.
First, look at this little cutie of a sister! Isn’t she just adorable smiling in her white dress and oversized bow in her hair? She’s standing on a chair to be at her older brother’s height, and he seems so thrilled to have his picture taken.
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Photographer: E.F. Buchan. Worthington, Minn.
Circa 1915 RPPC. Private Collection.
Doesn’t he look just perfectly proper? Mr. All-American, kind of like your clean-cut 50s stereotype, except this is the 10s. Nice eyes too -must be said.
The upper sleeves of his coat look a bit worn. Not sure if that’s the picture or not. The sleeves are creased as well as the pants.
RPPC: AZO 1904-1918
Postcard. Private Collection.
EXCHANGES
Mr. would like to exchange good mandolin for an umbrella.
You don’t say! A cute French postcard with the hand scratched rain effect. Love the hat and slim fitting overcoat.
Bribing the copper. RPPC. Private Collection.
Ok, this arcade RPPC is one of my top favorites. Buddy #2 is in a cop costume -complete with the blackjack and cigarette in mouth-, he’s looking about, making sure no one’s watching him, accepting a bribe from jailbird Buddy #1. Too much!
RPPC: AZO 1904-1918
A very happy couple. RPPC. Private Collection.
There must be some truth to the belief that happy couples start to look alike. This is Harry and Winnie Bowman, and don’t they look happy or what? They have this glimmer in their eyes. Two peas in a pod these two. Unless they were brother and sister, but I don’t see siblings posing this way.
The note on the back is sweet too. “To our loving little girl, from Winnie and Harry Bowman.” Addressed to Miss Eva Sloggy. Ontario. Wis.
RPPC: AZO 1904-1918
Bowlers And High Collars 