Tag Archives: USA

CDV. Private Collection

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

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

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

Private Collection. Click for larger image.
What a car! A classic Chevrolet Coupe, still the embodiment of the American dream car. I’m going a bit off topic since, obviously, here the star of the show is THE CAR. But what is a man without his toys? He’s leaning into it with pride. Some things will never change. :)
Stamped Feb. 6. 1936.
Leave a comment | tags: 1930s, 1936, chevy, classic car, fedora, Indiana, pre WWII, USA | posted in Others

Silent movie stars. Private Collection
An original print from 1928 I added to my collection. I love the pose and the sepia tone. Don Terry (his entertainment industry name) was an actor of the 30s and 40s. This photo is from the first film that discovered him “Me, Gangster”.
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7 Comments | tags: 1920s, actor, artistic, beautiful couple, California, Don Terry, donald p. loker, figure of note, June Collyer, USA | posted in Couples, Others