April 1961

The writing on the back of the photo is not about the couple but the photographer.

It reads: “Mr. Hogan took this – he is minus one eye and one arm – yet drove to New York and looks good.”

Now, I just need to know about the couple.

Until next time…peace

Mother’s Ivy Plant – 1952

On the back of this photo, a little information is written out in faded ink: “Mother’s Ivy Plant” and “1952”. When I first saw this image, I thought the title should be “Stay out of my kitchen”.

I love the old-style kitchen. The glass bottles bring back childhood memories. We had Neigh-Hi but I do not know if we ever had Hub City.

When you look at this photo, what do you see?

Until next time…peace

A Family

Like many of the photos I purchase, there are no identifying marks. I assume the image is from a family gathering, but personally, I cannot tell if the family photo depicts a group of siblings or a mother and father with their children.

When you look at the photo, what do you see?

Until next time…peace

3 Brothers

I admit, I do not know if these children were actually brothers. But it reminds me of the photos my aunts would take on holidays. They would gather each group of siblings for photos.

Unfortunately, the image did not have any identifying marks. I am guessing, the photo was taken in the early 1950s.

I absolutely love the artwork in the background. The image is of a young girl holding puppies. I need to see if I can find a print.

When you look at the photo, what do you see?

Until next time…peace

July 1942

Yes, I am fully aware that the photo is blurry. But I love the fact that it is dated and the couple is named. Someone wrote on the back of the print, “July 1942,” with the names “Carl & Mayme Schmidt.” I may have her name spelled wrong; the writing is faded.

I cannot tell if the couple is in front of their home or maybe in front of a store. The gentleman could be holding his lunch or a recent purchase.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Generations

This image has no identifying marks. I am calling it, “Generations”. In my opinion, the people in the photo resemble a mother, two daughters, and their children.

The mother appears to be wearing black. Perhaps, the photo was taken after her husband’s funeral. Or maybe the outfit is actually a dark blue, the photo could be after a church service or other family gathering.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

A Posing Couple

Next to wildlife photography, vintage or old photos are my favorite. I have people sending me old negatives and photos. Because they know how much I adore vintage photography. And they were just going to throw them out.

The image I restored, shows a posing couple. Unfortunately, I do not have any other information.

I assume this was a special occasion or a moment after church service.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Happy Nature Day

Today is Nature Day. I find peace in nature. The fact they are designating an entire day to nature is amazing. I hope others find nature as soothing as I do.

I could spend hours watching and photographing all types of nature. Every aspect of nature intrigues me.

Do you have a favorite spot to watch nature? Let me know.

Until next time…peace

A Family in 1929

Another image that I cleaned up from an estate sale. I would love to know the stained glass window’s colors on the image’s right-hand side.

This photo does have a date, October 1929. The style of clothing matches the date too.

In my opinion, I think the photo is a couple and their child is holding grandma’s hand.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Holding Funeral Prayer Cards

I am guessing…again. But I believe the photo was taken at a funeral. I am hesitant with this guess because the women are wearing white dresses. However, they seem to be holding up funeral prayer cards. Perhaps, the older woman’s husband passed away.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace.