Christmas in New York

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Happy Friday, everyone! Here are a few photos from a recent estate lot purchase. I do not have any names or dates with these photographs.

I personally find these pictures amusing. The photographs are definitely taken in New York City at Rockefeller Center.

I just returned from a New York trip. I was one of those crazy people who stood out in the rain to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I recognize every place these photos were taken.

The gorgeous Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. I wonder what color those bulbs were?

The Rink at Rockefeller Center. It always looks bigger in the photos. But I still enjoyed watching the people when I was there.

The beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

I am guessing these photos are from the late 1950s or early 60s. What do you think?

Have you been to NYC?

Until next time…peace

Vintage Christmas Photo: Day 8–A Couple Posing

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I think I have more than one photo in front of this Christmas tree. I am going to assume everyone was at a family Christmas party.

Of course, I am only guessing. But, I remember as a little girl, my great-grandmother would host a Christmas party. At some point, everyone had to have a picture taken in front of the tree.

Merry Christmas!

Until next time…peace

Vintage Christmas Photo: Day 7–New Coat

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This image was part of an estate lot. I do not have any information on the person or location.

I am only guessing that this gentleman is showing off a new coat. I believe this photo was taken in the late 1950s or early 1960s. I love the tinsel-dripped Christmas tree in the background.

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

Until next time…peace

Vintage Christmas Photo: Day 6–A Girl and her Two Babies

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Like many of the other photos, I purchased from auctions or other sites, I do not have any concrete information about the little girl in the photo. I just guess.

But, I believe, there is something truly magical about showing off two brand-new baby dolls on Christmas morning! I would place this photo in the early 1950s range. I just love the little girl and her new toys.

I love the large caterpillar in the background on the table. I need to research it. I am very curious about the worm-like toy. Unless she had siblings, there were other toys. I spotted a baking/kitchen set on the floor. I think there is a stuffed dog down by her feet. But I guess the dog could be real. What do you think?

What do you see when you look at the old photo?

Until next time…peace

Vintage Christmas Photo: Day 3-Christmas Cake

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The image is most likely from the late 1960s or early 70s. Even though, the picture is blurry I really liked the cake. There are no identifying marks on the image.

I believe, the decorations are gummies and gumdrops with a stacked cookie tree. If I get a chance this Christmas season, I might try to make one. My baking skills are lacking. But the Christmas cake looked like a dessert that my great aunts would have baked. The task would be a perfect nostalgic moment.

What do you think of the Christmas cake? Did you have anything similar growing up?

Until next time…peace

Vintage Christmas Photo: Day 2-Girl and her New Doll

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I was not going to call this a “vintage” photo because this is definitely my era. The image does not have any identifying marks. But I can tell the photo was taken in the early 1970s. I think I got the same doll.

I am assuming this is an extended family Christmas gathering. The two women are opening gifts in the background of the image. When I enlarge the photo, I see the lady closest to the young girl received a “Double Mac” as a Christmas gift. This was a home appliance in the 1970s.

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

Until next time…peace

Christmas Vintage Photo: Day 1–Boys In Front of Tree

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The Christmas season is officially here. I am hoping I have 25 days of vintage photos to share to lead up to Christmas Day. Here’s the first image. I actually know a little about this photo.

On the back of the photo, written in very neat handwriting, are the names Dennis and Eugene Herold, December 25, 1957.

The boys are dressed up, which leads me to believe they are at someone else’s home. There’s also an outline of a woman in the background. I would like to think that everyone was gathered at the grandparents’ house for Christmas Day celebrations.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Virginia, October 1947, Part 3

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I am continuing with the slides marked Virginia, October 1947. The three slides I am sharing today are from Radford, Virginia. I could not find the exact location of these photos or perhaps the place no longer exists.

I believe this is the Governor Tyler Hotel.

I would be grateful if someone out there could point me in the right direction.

Have a good night.

Until next time…peace

Virginia, October 1947: Part 2

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Here is another small group of slides from an estate sale. The photographer was definitely a history buff. I am posting 3 slides today of Mount Vernon. The photos are from George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

The estate is located at 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309, and is still open for tours today. Another location I need to add to my growing bucket list.

The estate has tours, a museum, and George Washington’s Distillery® and Gristmill which is located 2.7 miles from the main entrance. I do not know if the original Gristmill in the above photo is part of the distillery. I need to research further.

Has anyone ever been here?

Let me know.

Until next time…peace

Virginia, October 1947: Part 1

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Hello, Happy November, everyone! Are you ready for a new month? I have been working on some of my estate purchases. These photos are from a group of slides labeled, Virginia, Oct. 1947.

Then, each slide was written on the cardboard part, too. I love that each one has a little information. The image below is labeled Monticello, VA, Oct. 1947.

The next image is labeled, Thomas Jefferson’s tomb, Oct. 1947.

Now, this place actually still exists. A World Heritage Site, it offers tours of the grounds, a museum, and a historical house. The address of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

Since I am a history buff, the next time I am in Virginia, I would take the tour. Has anyone been here before?

I plan to post more slides from this pack tomorrow.

Until next time…peace