Tag Archives: 1900s-1910s

1909 Fraternity boy (?) from Brooklyn

1909 Fraternity boy (?) Personal collection.

1909 Fraternity boy (?) Private collection.

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This one did not scan well. The process made the dark parts look like silver, so I toyed with it some. Does anyone out there know the pin he’s wearing? I’m guessing a fraternity by other examples I’ve seen.

An adult wrote the date on the back in pencil, then below it a toddler (I strongly assume) wrote it again, also in pencil. :)

Photographer: Oxford & Dillholfk. Brooklyn, N.Y.


A beautiful trio with some weird shading

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This man is so ‘pretty’ he looks like a doll. His wide eyes stare into the distance while the women are looking directly into the camera.


A very handsome couple

Beautiful couple. Personal Collection.

Beautiful couple. Private Collection.

The whole tintype. Personal Collection

My first tintype. This couple blows my mind they are so beautiful together. And her hat! Who were they? Where was this taken? He seems self-assured, she looks a bit weary. Long day at the fair?

Photographer: unknown


Jewish boy

Jewish boy. Personal Collection.

Jewish boy. Private Collection.

This lovely boy is wearing a double breasted knickerbocker suit with his Kipa. The pose is fantastic.

Photographer: H. L. Cohee. Greensboro, MO.


Chester Pratt

Chester Pratt. Personal Collection

Chester Pratt. Private Collection

Chester Pratt had an attitude in this photograph, didn’t he? Was he mad at at the photographer? Did he have a bad day, or was he just showing pride?  Who knows, but there’s everything to love about this photograph.

Photographer: Miller. Bushnell. ILL.