I wonder if the man in the photo, Mr. Lee Large, thought he was going to look relaxed and natural when he posed for this self-taken photo in Saltville, Virginia in 1913. Instead he’s got a stiff , mannequin-ish look going on. Hey, I bet many of us “selfie takers” can relate. “Hello son! How … More 1913 Selfie
Alma (Austin) CookKate (Austin) BartlettJennie (Austin) WarnerIda AustinIrving AustinWilliam AustinSarah Emeline (Fosdick) “Mabton, Wash.Dec. 20, 1909Dear Cousins & Aunt:-It has been a long time since I rec’d your letter but will answer after the holidays. We have had lots of cloudy weather and a little snow. It is lovely today. Kate is still here. We … More Ma’s Picture
I can’t be sure if the small image on this postcard is of the sender, Jane “Jennie” Belle Johnston, or if it’s a stock photo. I bought it because of the humorous message Jennie wrote to her Grandmother, Mary A. Clapper. Of course, the little note is funny now but I’m sure nobody was laughing … More Measles
I purchased this real photo postcard, also known as an RPPC, at the same time as another antique photo but didn’t pick up on the connection right away. You might want to read my post about Birdie and Bert as this is Bert’s younger brother, James McCollum. Brace yourself, it’s another sad story. “Hello to Bert … More Brother
I found this handmade postcard while in Wisconsin. The recipient, Miss Rose Blondin, was thirteen years old in 1909 when she received this creative letter from her cousin, Josephine Peck. “Jan. 26, ’09. Dear Rose. We have another cat, the biggest I ever saw weighs about 20 lbs. is gray & white his name is … More It’s Awful But It’s True
the rescued photo 