This week, our Sepia Saturday host posted a photograph of his Auntie Miriam enjoying the seaside. Alan thought it would be nice to think of warmer times, for those experiencing the cold right now. Well, I like that idea just fine, so I’m sharing some family photographs as well. Can you imagine swimming in that …
This is a CdV, edged in brown and with a plain back. The lady bears a bit of a resemblance to Ruth Ann McGuire, shown in a previous post, but I’m not completely certain. This photo appears to date to about the 1880s. This brings us to the end of the 19th century photographs in …
This cabinet card has been trimmed to the photo size and on the back was written: Grandma McGuire Ruth Ann Floyd Rudd There was no photographer’s information but I assume it was taken in Arizona where the majority of the other Rudd family photographs were made. Ruth Ann is dressed in a rather plain dress, …
I believe this to be a lovely photograph of Rosalia Rudd Colter, who was featured recently with her children. Rose / Rosa / Rosalia was the daughter of William Mann Rudd and Catherine Eliza Rudd. This photo is similar to the previous family portrait in her clothing and hair styling, although her dress and hair …
An anonymous snapshot of any woman, any where, circa 1950. I can not imagine plating my turkey, carrying it outside for a snapshot all while risking it falling to the ground, and my family tolerating the removal of the main entree from the house, haha. Thanksgiving here in America stands for traditions, family, friends, a …
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