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CDV of hot guy and a few thoughts: we lost something, somewhere

By C.E. Ryan

CDV. Personal Collection

CDV. Private Collection

3quarter-handsome2

Circa 1880

Well, what can I state about this one other than the obvious reason why I added him to my collection? I put HOT GUY in the tag and title to attract a larger audience. Conniving! I do have something of importance to say, and it doesn’t have anything to do with this CDV, or maybe it does because there is no name on this card and it inspired me to share some thoughts I think are worth sharing.

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6 Comments | tags: 1880s, blog author thoughts, Elyria, handsome man, hot guy, Ohio, portrait, sexy, USA, victorian | posted in CDVs, Gentlemen

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