Here we have the graduation photo of one Frances Guisinger VonKaenel, valedictorian for the class of 1915, although it is unknown what school she graduated from. This photo is in a sleeve that has been folded back on itself and then taped in place. The photographer was not fully named but the name began with …
This is a real photo postcard with the AZO arrows pointing up, so it can be dated to 1904-1918. I’d venture to guess the photo is from the teens based on the giant bow in the older sister’s hair. There is something really unusual about the look of the baby. I hate to say this …
This photograph from the Green Fan Album features a mother, father and two small children. I think the children are boys. The setting is very natural, as if it were inside their living room. There is a mark on the photo next to the father’s mouth which makes it look as though he is frowning, …
Today’s offering is a 20th century portrait featuring a young lady in a ruffled white blouse with a thin choker necklace and a locket style pin or watch. Her hair hints at the 1910s. The card is 4.5 x 6 with the image centered. I can’t decide what the spikey things in the background are. …
You know I clearly have a love for the photographs of the past and what they can tell us about our predecessors. If you had not guessed, I also love photo albums. Maybe because I work on my own photo albums, I always think they can tell us a story if only we know how …
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