RPPC. Private Collection.
This Edwardian gent looks focused yet relaxed at the same time, He has this “stare into your soul” expression.
Note the heels on those boots.
RPPC: AZO 1904-1918
Tag Archives: 1910s
Three 1900s Carrington N.D. university students in their busy room
Carrington, North Dakota, university students. RPPC. Private Collection.
I love indoor shots, especially when they show how photographs were displayed. These three students are most likely standing in their fraternity house’s common room or dormitory. Besides the three subjects there are three cabinet photos on the dresser behind them, with a clock in the middle. In the mirror above is the reflection of a cuckoo’s clock on the opposite wall (a little hard to see unless you use a looking glass). There’s also a display of real photo postcards on the back wall; street views, mountain views, greeting cards. I can’t help but think this was their “Facebook wall”. :)
And you have the lace curtains on the window along with their two banners, one facing indoor and the other facing outside for everyone to see. The last word on that one looks to be Merris.
The RPPC is divided with no stamp box. I believe this was taken in the mid to late 1900s.
His Burden to Carry
RPPC. Private Collection.
A third close-up portrait from the 1910s, but unlike the cheery duo of earlier this poor young man is far from happy.
He looks like he struggled with trauma and/or alcoholism. Had he seen things he’d rather forget but cannot?
Although he couldn’t be older than in his mid-twenties, he has pronounced dark circles under his eyes, no doubt from lack of sleep.
His distress transcends time, and this portrait begs to tell us a story. But what was it?
To note: his pinned tie over the butterfly collar drapes wonderfully.
Cuffed and Affectionate
Unidentified man with leather cuff and Ed Huskell. RPPC. Private Collection.
Of course, what I noticed first is the greatly detailed leather cuff. Was it purely a fashion statement, or did it have a more practical use? The unidentified man with the cuff is posing with his left arm on Ed Huskell (or Hushell)’s shoulder. The pose is casually affectionate with Ed leaning into his friend.
Ed is IDed on the back as the husband of Stella, and father of Beatrice (1912), Lonnie (1913), Flo Etta (1915), Phyllis (1917) and David McKeith (1924).
McKeith does seem like a strange choice for a middle name.
RPPC: AZO 1904-1918
1910s Mankato fraternity brothers
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.
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