Mothers and Babies 1895-1906

Who can resist a photo of a mother and child?  Now that I am to be a grandmother in January – for the first time! – these lovely photos are even more important to me!  My daughter Kate and hubby Todd are expecting a little boy!  I cannot wait!

These photos were taken in Austria, then either sent to relatives in the United States, or brought as cherished memories when arriving on our shores.  Each photo is special in its own way, but my favorite would have to be the first one – look at the love on this mother’s face!

The little one is in a cute dress, much different from the usual white that you see in most photos!  The sleeves on the woman’s dress are the beginning of the huge sleeve in the last few years of the 1800’s – I would date this photo at 1895.  Photographer – Charles Scolik.

Another great photo – now we see the huge leg-o-mutton sleeve’s from 1897-1899!  Helene Wastl, the woman, wears a beautiful dress, and the little one seems very interested in having his photo taken!  Photographer – Carl Peitzner.

I love the skirt and blouse this woman wears!  And look at that tiny waist – after having her child!  The little girl is sweet – and I believe she is wearing leggings – not easy to see.  Photographer – Visite Portrait.

This is a gorgeous photo – the woman is dressed beautifully and the little boy is adorable!  On back is the date May 1903.  Photographer – L. Grillich.

Such a sweet photo!  The mother wears a beautiful blouse, and the little one is so cute!  1906 is embossed on the card.  Photographer – Dr. H. Heid.