Cabinet photo. Private Collection.
This stylish 1930s-40s gentleman with the piercing stare must have left a long trail of admirers in his path. And that is why he’s in my collection. He’d look good without the fedora on, but the hat adds that something extra.
My first star crush was Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. I’ve been appreciative of the hat ever since. ;)
Photographer: Benjamin. La Moure. North Dakota.
1862-1863 CDV of student with books. Private Collection.
A Civil War era nice little CDV of a literate boy posing with a few books on a small round table by him. He’s wearing the classic baggy coat of the period, but this one only has one round button by the collar.
Photographer: D.D. Wright & Son, Hamilton.
By a tree with graffitis. Cabinet card. Private Collection.
Photographer: L.W. Felt. Chicago.
RPPC. Private Collection.
A trio from my hometown! Louis is wearing a King Cake baby on the lapel of his coat and holding a music sheet, Emilie is cross-dressed in boy attire with her jaunty cap on. Jo is the cornetist…What an interesting trio, all IDed on the back of this RPPC.
Emilie has this soulful look in her eyes, and each one of them is wearing a different hat. Another photo which makes me smile. Can you hear the music?
RPPC: AZO 4 up triangles. Photo taken between 1907-1914.
Digitally enhanced picture from cabinet card of private collection.
A gorgeous portrait of an American infantry/cavalry officer. He’s standing proud with his arms crossed, his sword on the side. He’s wearing white gloves and a high collar below his dress coat. He moved ever so slightly, and it seems he has a scar on his nose. I cleaned it up and played with the contrast some, and quite like it this way.
The Indian War officer belt buckle.
The card is blank on both sides, what a pity. No name either.
Bowlers And High Collars 