1865 still saw the long suit coat worn by gentlemen of the Civil War era. Although these photos are from England – Bury St. Edmunds and Suffolk – fashions were, for the most part, the same in Europe and the United States, with the states following fashion set […]
I have three photos to share with you today. All are carte-de-visite, size 2.5 x 4 inches. And they are from the Civil War era – 1860-1865. This first photo is a good example of the oversized clothing men wore at this time. The sleeves of the jacket […]
I had to share this photo because it makes me happy! I love the smiles – something you rarely see in early photos! Is this a mother/daughter duo, or sisters? Their dresses are similarly made, the decoration across the bodice is identical. This is a post card, 1908-1914. […]
I have five photographs to share with you today – all are from the 1890’s – from the early years to the end of the decade when leg ‘o mutton sleeves took almost as much material as a skirt! Sisters? Mother/daughter? Matching hats and similar outfits look like […]
Who has read one or more of the amazing books by David McCullough? He is, by far, my favorite author. When I start one of his books I become immersed into whatever time period he is writing. He captures your attention and holds it so masterfully, even his […]
I haven’t shared a wedding photo in quite some time. To tell you the truth, they are hard to come by. When I first starting buying old photographs I found them in any antique shop. I haven’t found a wedding photo in several years. I love this one! […]
I have two photos to share with you today. Our first is a photo postcard. On back is an area for a name and address and a message, much like the postcards of today. Notice the area for the stamp. There are the letters AZO on all four […]
I’m so excited to share this photo with you! A true agricultural experience that may bring back memories to many of you. This farmer and worker looks to be standing in a tobacco or hay wagon. The dappled grey horses are beautiful. Are there shocks of corn in […]
What a beautiful woman – and we know her name! Let me introduce you to Katie Schwartz. This Nashville, Tennessee, photo was taken in 1883, as written on back. It is a little bit daring since her sleeves are very short – quite unusual for a photograph taken […]
Today I am happy to share this wedding photo. The bride wears a lovely matching skirt and bolero jacket, with a white silk blouse with lace at the collars and cuff. A sprig of flowers, similar to what the groom wears, is pinned to her blouse. She has […]
Isaiah and Lydia Ross Hill
1929 Wedding
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Ritchey's Paternal Grandmother
George and Caroline's Wedding Day
Klein Sod House