Tag Archives: Funny

April 29, 2015

‘Pooch’ and pals were feeling fine

Taken February 5th, 1909 in Grand Junction, CO. RPPC. Private Collection.

This is one of my favorite RPPCs. Look at this grown-up man holding a teddy bear in his arm with the unlit cigar in mouth. And then the note on the back; his friend “Pooch” admitting he and his pals felt fine when they had this taken.

I think the note on the front says: We are looking for the Big Cap. Nothing to[sic] good for the Juish ([sic] Jewish. The one holding the teddy bear is my guess. Bad speller!).

I think the ‘Big Cap’ is the Liberty Cap in Grand Junction, CO. It wasn’t going to feel too good for his pal getting a bit too merry before the impending hike. Oh, the adventure!

The happy fellow on the left even positioned the teddy bear’s head and arm to wave at the camera!

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RPPC info: AZO 1907-1914

It’s been done before on this tintype!

Leave a comment | tags: 1900s, 1909, Colorado, drunk, Funny, Grand Junction, smiling, teddy bear, toy, USA | posted in Groups, Humorous, RPPCs

April 17, 2015

Prohibition? Say what again?

By C.E. Ryan

“If my calculations are right, I shall be 100% drunk this fine evening.” 3″ x 3.5″ Private Collection.

I’m not exactly sure what this amused and dapper gent in evening wear is home distilling, but clear alcohol is never good! I think it was most likely moonshine. Drink up!

3 Comments | tags: 1920s-1930s, candid, Connecticut, drinking, evening wear, Funny, home brewing, moonshine, New Haven, prohibition, smiling, USA | posted in Bad Boys, Humorous, Others

April 10, 2015

And then I happened upon this goofball…

By C.E. Ryan

“Like this…yeeeah!” Private Collection.

Look at this one kicking back with his hands behind the head all smile! The choice of matte’s the best. I imagine the conversation prior to the shot had to go something like this:

2 Comments | tags: 1900s-1910s, edwardian, Funny, relaxed pose, smiling | posted in Cabinet Photos, Gentlemen, Humorous

March 26, 2015

1905 worms and fleas in Massachusetts

By C.E. Ryan

Three-quarter portrait on RPPC. Personal Collection.

Three-quarter portrait on RPPC. Private Collection.

Cryptic message on front of RPPC. Personal Collection.

What would your reaction be if you received a postcard with this message?

3 Comments | tags: 1900s, 1905, edwardian, Funny, handsome man, Massachusetts, portrait, USA | posted in Gentlemen, RPPCs

March 22, 2015

The Dubious Threesome

By C.E. Ryan

Tintype. Private Collection.

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Here’s another tintype I acquired. What is your opinion?I say there is not a single lady on this particular one. However, I could be wrong. I will state why I think the two women looking subjects in front are in fact male. You can click on the second photo for a large detail and tell me your own opinion.

2 Comments | tags: 1/6th plate, 1900s-1910s, cross dressing, edwardian, Funny, gay | posted in Gay Interest, Tintypes

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