Playing Outdoors

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These little girls look like they are having so much fun. They are definitely dressed up. I am wondering if this wasn’t after a church service, social event, or Easter Sunday. Unfortunately, the photo does not contain any factual information.

I love how the little girl is holding her baby. She has the little doll all covered up. The two other girls are pushing her down the sidewalk. I think they are pushing her in a doll stroller. There’s actually a larger stroller in the background.

There’s also a gentleman sitting on the lawn in the background. He is probably watching them as they play.

What do you see?

Until next time…peace.

A School Project

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These photos are from an estate lot. I do not know if this was a school project or part of the curriculum. The farm display is definitely a teaching point. There are posters on the black board to go along with the exhibit.

I am assuming the photo is from the early 1950s. However I do not have any information to confirm the date or the location of the photo.

What do you see?

Until next time…peace

Tintype: A Gentleman

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I recently won an auction lot of tintype photos. I have always been fascinated with these types of photos.

I think I need to take the time to learn how to do the process.

I do not have any information on the images. The bidding lot description read from various estate sales. I have no way of known who is in the photo.

What do you think? Do you like tintypes?

Until next time…peace

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

Welcome 2025!

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Happy New Year! Our first day of 2025 has been cold and a little snowy here in Mid-Michigan. On my way into town this morning, I snapped some photos. Of course, I didn’t have the right lens with me. But I still managed. We had Canadian Geese down at the Maple River.

And, then I had a flock of Turkeys fly right in front of my vehicle. I am glad I was on a back road and going slow.

Thank you for following this blog. I have been busy purchasing estate lots. I cannot wait to share some of my findings with you. I just need to organize them first.

Take care!

Until next time…peace

Rebecca

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 5: A Lady and her Dog

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Well, I assume the dog belongs to the lady. I really do not know. But, I like to think they were posing together on Christmas Day.

Based on the photo type and her clothing style, I am guessing this photo is from the early 1950s.

I believe, my grandfather had a desk like the one the Christmas tree is on. So, I am also using that as a basis for the date.

What do you see when you look at the photo?

Until next time…peace

Christmas Vintage Photo: Day 4 – In Front of the Tree

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I believe the photo is from the early 1970s. I am basing my guess on the style of the image, the coloring, and the clothes. I do not have any other information on the photo.

I would really like to know what the object is on the right. The one behind the girl with the dress and beside the Christmas tree. I enlarged the image. But I still cannot tell. Does anyone have any guesses?

Until next time…peace