Miss Sadie Deck was born in 1856 and grew up a farmer’s daughter near Martinsburg, West Virginia. Unlike her brother and five sisters who lived long lives, Sadie’s days on this earth were short. I struggled with this identification because I could not find Tuscarora City, Virginia. It wasn’t until I took my search to … More Tuscarora City
If you’re confused about why you’re looking at a photo of a young man when the title of this post is Lucretia A. Richmond, let me explain. Upon purchasing this tintype I found a piece of paper affixed to the reverse. It reads “L.A. Richmond Belleville Kansas.” Also written in the upper corner is 165 … More Lucretia A. Richmond
Without a location, it was impossible to identify the sitter in this tintype, who according to the writing above her head was Alma Sargent. Based on her tight-fitting bodice lined with buttons, Alma sat for this portrait in the mid to late 1880s. Sources: 19th Century Card Photos Kwik Guide by Gary W. Clark
Lucy (Cox) Downes Click to view Find a Grave memorial (1855 – 1941)
The man who sat for this portrait at Leaman & Lee’s Photograph and Ferrotype Gallery in Reading, Pennsylvania is identified on the reverse as George Steinmatz (sic). The image was captured in the 1870s when he was about 40 years old. The photographer tried to liven up George’s wearied look by giving his cheeks a rosy … More Dead Tired Dad
the rescued photo 