This is the third of the photos I found at Graveface Curiosities #2 on their opening night. I am guessing that this one is form the late 1930s, based on the car and his ill-fitting suit.
I found this photo at Graveface Curiosities #2 as well. I am guessing it is from the late 1920s or early 1930s, based on the the car and the woman’s clothing.
I found this photo at the new Graveface Records and Curiosities location. They had their opening a couple of nights ago. I am guessing this is te 1920s, based on their dress.
I don’t know who this man is, but he looks very kindly and wise. I think he would have been an excellent grandfather or uncle.
Who does he remind you of?
Thanks to QuelleBooks, I’m obsessed with finding these “Missing Mother” portraits. According to the fascinating and unnerving post on Retronaut, “This was a practice where the mother, often disguised or hiding, often under a spread, holds her baby tightly for the photographer to insure a sharply focused image.” Some are more subtle than others and it’s amusing to see feet peeking out beneath heavy tapestries.
I found this photo at a little antique store in Greenup, Illinois.
What I find so intriguing with this one is the extensive work the photographer did during the printing process to “burn and dodge” out the mother’s head. There is also a strange double exposure on the right hand side, near the baby’s feet. it seems clear to me that the mother’s arms are around the baby, and that her head has been “photoshopped” out, Victorian style.
What do you see?
I found this one this weekend at The Paris Market. I could (and have) spent way too long sifting through the boxes of snaps in their basement. Anyway, the best part of this one is what was written on the back…
Typed, no less.
The jaunty hat on the man on the left reminds me of the last frame of the opening credits of Cheers.
What do you think they are? Outlaws? Undertakers? Coopers?
My guess is a 1950s road trip…?
I don’t remember where I found this one. I really like the linear juxtapositions all over the frame.
I found this photograph in the basement of The Paris Market & Brocante in Savannah. It is in terrible condition but I couldn’t resist. These ladies are having so much fun — and looking great doing it!
Looks like it could be out of a photo album in The Others…
You know that railroad you can buy in Monopoly? It actually exists. Today’s found photo is a Baltimore & Ohio locomotive.
Today’s found photo is a small snapshot of the Chrysler Building in its infancy. It was intended to be NY’s tallest building, until the Empire State Building overtook it. Today, the Empire State Building will officially be dwarfed by One World Trade.
This photo was found in Cumberland Co. Illinois. I assume it was taken by Northway Studios (Greenup) as they did most of the professional photography in that area. Looks like they have a keyhole shaped filter that they laid over the negative during developing. Look at her cool shoes!
I found this photo at The Paris Market in Savannah. At first glance I thought it was a wedding photo, but now I think it might be a father and a daughter, perhaps for her prom or coming out party.
From near Effingham, Illinois.
From the New York World’s Fair in 1939. Here is a link to some more about Goodrich and the fair.
A group of fun-loving folks out for a day in the snow.
I found this photo at a garage sale and I liked it because it was clearly a vintage photo of a big band. Upon closer inspection, I think it may be the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The lead trombonist looks like him, and the musicians’ big band music stands say “GM”. Any experts out there who might know?
I found this photo on an old scrap book page. The page label said this was a car rally in 1915.
This is another of the photos I found at The Paris Market in Savannah. It is marked 1915.
