Who Were They?

Lost and forgotten photos from the past

Two photographs from the early 20th century, identified as Gerald Coe. In 1906, there were numerous boys named Gerald Coe born in America, so this is tricky. The only hint I have is a photographer named Gascon from London & Paris. The rubber stamp indicates “High Class Photographer” at 936 Main Street, but no city. …

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Here’s another real photo postcard from the Rudd collection that has yellowed with age.  I figured since I was so successful with Picnic the other day I’d give this one a try. I still need some practice as this is a bit too purple and blue for my liking, but you can now really see …

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  Here’s a wiggly Rudd, McGinnis, Colter or related child. The back of the CdV originally identified the child, but unfortunately someone cut the photo to fit into something and only the top swirls and peaks of an M and maybe an L remain. The baby boy was photographed in the Photographic Parlors in the Downey Block, …

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  I love this one! The little girl was really upset, wasn’t she? These candid moments remind us that we are all fallible, don’t they. The card was imprinted Season’s Greetings, then written underneath was “From the Ehrenbergs.” The family was identified as Roberta, Ellen Louise crying, and Scott the baby. I do wish Dad’s …

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