Benjestown Road-1945

This photo was part of an estate sale purchase. My favorite part of the photo is the information on the back. The photo had a location, Benjestown Road, Tennessee, and a date, 1945. I generally do not get any information on the back of a photo.

From the girl’s clothing, I am guessing, this is her first time on a horse.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Man in the Doorway

Over the years, I have worked on many photos, negatives, and films. Some photos I just can’t help but wonder about the back story. Who was this person? Where was this photo taken?

The Man in the Doorway is one of those photos. I am assuming, the photo was taken on a military base. He appears in other photos that would corroborate this guess. But unfortunately, that is all the information I have.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Playing Outdoors

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.

Tintype: A Gentleman

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

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

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

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 5: A Lady and her Dog

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

Vintage Christmas Photo: Day 3-Christmas Cake

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

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