Tag Archives: 1930s-1940s

June 17, 2016

“Guess Who?”

c. 1930-40 photo portrait. 3.25″ x 4″. Private Collection.

Someone wrote “Guess who?” on the back.

“Is this..? Oh my God, it is!” I imagine the recipient said when they first gazed at the portrait, and then a small smile formed in response to the genuine one on display.

This young man posed in his zipped up leather aviator jacket with a plaid scarf around the neck and dotted tie. His smile is endearing, with the hand tinted cheeks. Some say he bears a striking resemblance to Matt Damon. I can see it, do you?

6 Comments | tags: 1930s-1940s, smiling, USA | posted in Photobooths, Teens

May 9, 2016

A mini dandy in training

By C.E. Ryan

Dandy boy in studio prop top hat. Private Collection.

This boy’s evening suit is well tailored, but his studio prop top hat adds a touch of humor to the look. What a cutie!

The cigarette was most likely a prop too (it looks lit but with no smoke). I would think responsible parents considered tobacco to be like alcohol and didn’t let their children start this early (I don’t think he’s even 10).

RPPC: AZO squares 1926-1940’s.

5 Comments | tags: 1930s-1940s, cane, evening suit, top hat | posted in Boys, RPPCs

March 2, 2016

Trio by the river

By C.E. Ryan

Snapshot. Private Collection.

A trio of buddies posing together in the sun by a river, with two in long coats, the third in an Oxford suit.

I’d date this 2.5 x 4.5″ snapshot to be from the 30’s or the early to mid 40’s.

Leave a comment | tags: 1930s-1940s, overcoat, oxford jacket, snapshot, trio | posted in Groups, Others

September 2, 2015

“Mac”

By C.E. Ryan

“Mac” portrait. Private Collection.

Picture perfect “Mac” posing in three-quarter with the brilliantined hair. I’m in love with the grainy and thick paper of those period studio portraits, they are really beautiful in person.

Leave a comment | tags: 1930s-1940s, handsome man, portrait | posted in Cabinet Photos, Gentlemen

August 10, 2015

Candid portrait of young rural worker

By C.E. Ryan

Snapshot of worker in field. Private Collection.

4.5″ x 6″ snapshot of young rural worker. Private Collection.

I love this candid portrait. Of course I tend to say this about every picture in my collection, but this young worker was captured on a field, his clothes tattered and his hair greasy, and I doubt it was from pomade…yet in his humanity he’s absolutely gorgeous.

2 Comments | tags: 1930s-1940s, handsome man, workers | posted in Others, Teens

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