June 12, 2015

Not a country folk like you!

By C.E. Ryan
Life of the party. RPPC. Private Collection.

Life of the party. RPPC. Private Collection.

Something uplifting now. Mr. Life of the Party is standing apart from his group, accessorized with a coat, top hat, cigar and cane. His buddies are laughing at his staged city boy cocky attitude (and I am too). Two women found it funny as well, but the four in the middle are more interested in taking a good picture of themselves!

Stereotypes were and always will be funny. This group seems to have had quite a good time on a sunny summer day. This picture was taken in Nebraska sometime in the 1910s.

RPPC: AZO 1904-1918

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June 12, 2015

My uncle Patrick as a boy

By C.E. Ryan
My uncle Patrick.Family photo.

My uncle Patrick. Family photo.

What a cutie, huh? He was born in 54, so this was most likely taken in 1960 of whereabouts. On the cusp of my blog timeline, but I’ll make exceptions for family. Such a pretty photo! We all have that cheeky smile in the family. He doesn’t know I posted this picture of him on here…shhh…..lol.

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June 11, 2015

1880s post mortem of little boy

By C.E. Ryan
Post mortem CDV

Little boy post mortem CDV

Most of the time I’d rather post happy pictures, but this one tugged at the heart. A friend of mine said “doesn’t he look peaceful?”

This boy was loved. The way they placed his body, as if he’s asleep.

Back

Back

Photographer: De Lamater Photo. 258 Main Street. Hartford. Connecticut.

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June 11, 2015

Mr. Dreamy Eyes with the bowtie

By C.E. Ryan
Cabinet card. Private Collection.

1890s-1900s Cabinet card. Private Collection.

The photographer set the camera at a low angle which is highly unusual, but it paid off and the portrait is gorgeous. This gentleman has very beautiful eyes drawing the viewer in. Loving the fat bowtie too.

Alas, no name or photographer logo…This one came from a dealer based in East Sussex, England. This fine sitter was most certainly British.

Plain dark green card with gold bevelled edges.

Plain dark green card with gold bevelled edges and plain back.

Creative Commons License

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June 11, 2015

Cheeky postcard ‘Me Next’

By C.E. Ryan
'Me Next' postcard. Private Collection.

‘Me Next’ postcard. Private Collection.

Two gents claiming a kiss from the same lady. Don’t they look like twins? Kinky! And, hm, one of them is wearing a wedding ring! Forgot to take it off from the previous romantic photoshoot? ;)

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