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The Cosy Two

By C.E. Ryan

1890s tintype

1890s tintype

A cute tintype found on eBay of two gents being cosy together. Once again, the one on the left is wearing a fancily arranged neck tie.

2 Comments | tags: buddies, menswear | posted in Gay Interest, Groups, Tintypes

‘He never knew’

By C.E. Ryan

1930s candid snapshot. Private Collection.

1930s candid snapshot. Private Collection.

What did this gentleman in fedora not know? How well the camera likes him? He seemed to know as much. Perhaps he didn’t know how well a lady liked him. ;)

3 Comments | tags: 1930s-1940s, circus tent, fashion, fedora, handsome man, menswear, portrait | posted in Gentlemen, Others

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