Tag Archives: 1910s

July 20, 2015

1910s Harry and cousin Envin Moderhack of Merrill, Wisconsin

By C.E. Ryan

Harry was born November 17, 1886 and lived a long life till August 6, 1977. His mother was Dora Moderhack (1856-1894). Harry was 8 years old when his mother passed. I couldn’t find info on his cousin of the same last name.

There are very, very few Moderhacks in the US so if you live here, searched your name and found these pictures, they are most likely of your ancestors.

Though Moderhack is German of origin, Harry has interesting and beautiful eyes, and his smile is charmingly crooked. Was he of mixed race with some asian or native American up the line somewhere? Maybe. These pictures were most likely taken in the 1910s.

Note these two were early adopters of the all-in-one shirt +collar. Those became common in the twenties while starched detachable collars were still in fashion.

RPPC: AZO 1904-1918

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July 16, 2015

The Edwardian crossdresser with the large bow

By C.E. Ryan
RPPC. Private Collection.

Edwardian crossdresser couple. RPPC. Private Collection.

The sitting man looks serious yet the crossdresser isn’t afraid to smile. An interesting picture from the 1910s raising more questions than it answers.

RPPC: AZO 1904-1918

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July 16, 2015

Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow!

By C.E. Ryan
18 brewers by kegs. RPPC. Private Collection.

1910s group of 18 American brewers. RPPC. Private Collection.

The flag with the offset stars tells us this picture was most likely taken before July 1912.

This is a great picture of a large group of American brewers holding mugs of dark beer in their hands. There’s so much to look at here. It’s safe to say they enjoyed their product!

RPPC: AZO 1904-1918

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July 13, 2015

Hmph, get a room

By C.E. Ryan

“Oh! Break away.” Postcard. Private Collection.

The look and body language of the gent to the right is priceless! He’s so annoyed having to look at these two all lovey-dovey. The couple seems older too which makes this postcard even funnier!

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July 4, 2015

An American photo strip

By C.E. Ryan

For this day a humorous horizontal photo strip I digitally cut up of an American posing with a phone and two flags. Serious, then not so serious, then serious again!

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