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A 1910 note of reassurance

By C.E. Ryan

Ed. Personal Collection

Ed. Private Collection

Ed wrote a note on the back of this RPPC.
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2 Comments | tags: 1910s, campaign hat, Coraopolis, edwardian, handsome man, Pennsylvania, portrait, USA | posted in Gentlemen, RPPCs

John holding a letter

By C.E. Ryan

RPPC. Personal Collection

RPPC. Private Collection

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1 Comment | tags: 1910s-1920s, American Boston, bulldog toe, fashion, handsome man, jaunty cap, shoes, vintage photograph | posted in Gentlemen, RPPCs

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

Frank Newell Libby and two friends

By C.E. Ryan

The relaxed trio. Personal Collection.

The relaxed trio. Private Collection.

I could find much information about Frank Newell Libby, thanks to his name and birthdate affixed to the back of this 1/6th plate tintype.

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2 Comments | tags: 1/6th plate, 1880s-1890s, bowler, fashion, handsome man, Maine, relaxed pose, shoes, smiling, USA, victorian | posted in Groups, Tintypes

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.

Cryptic message on front of RPPC. Personal Collection.

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

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

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