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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I picked up a box of photos yesterday from an auction sale. I believe this one is a communion photo. Please correct me if I am wrong.
The photo gives the year: 1925.
The photographer: Frank J. Gorzycki
Location: 7719 Harper Ave., Detroit, Michigan. (I was curious. I researched the location on Google Maps. But, the building is no longer there.)
Unfortunately, there is no name or other identifying information on the photo.
Let me know, your view of the photo.
Until next time…peace.
This image was from an estate lot. In my opinion, they are playing horseshoes. I imagine this is a family gathering or perhaps a reunion in a park.
I am guessing the image is from the early 1950s. I base this on the type of image and the style of clothing.
The person sitting on the log is either watching the game closely or bored.
What do you think?
Until next time…peace
The photo is a digital copy of an old slide. I purchased a large lot through an auction. I have slowly been going through them.
This slide did not have any information. However, some of the other slides mention Hawaii. I am assuming this photo was taken there. What do you think?
Do you think it looks like Hawaii? Let me know in the comments.
Until next time…peace
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