Wednesday, January 31, 2018

The Here, There and Everywhere Collection-Not Twins of Any Kind



I have to admit, this is an incredibly common pose.   Anyway, this photo was mounted on a bit of album page, but since who ever tore it out didn't get a second picture I didn't see a need to show position(lower corner) on the page.

And, click on The Here There and Everywhere Collection in labels and all that.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

The Here, There and Everywhere Collection-Conjoined Twins



Yes, I know that these two ladies aren't actually conjoined twins, it just looks that way.  And no, speaking of things that aren't as they appear, the woman on the left is not missing a leg. 

As usual, click on The Here There and Everywhere Collection in labels to see more, more, more....

Monday, January 29, 2018

The Here, There, and Everywhere Collection-Natty Dressers





Then again, what do I know about fashion.  Maybe there not stylish at all.  Click on The Here There and Everywhere Collection in labels to see more images from the lot. 

Sunday, January 28, 2018

The Here, There, and Everywhere Collection-Old Granddad





No, not the whiskey.  I've got to say, the lady in the one picture looks a bit manic.  Perhaps granddad had to take the kid away for his own safety. 

Click on The Here There and Everywhere Collection in labels for information on the title and to see lots of other photos from the lot. 

Friday, January 26, 2018

Asia or America



Perhaps American tourists is Asia, or American tourists in one of the many Japanese gardens that seem to show up in public parks all over the United States.  I picked this one up in Los Angeles.  That pushes the odds towards California, but L.A. is a sea port, so maybe not. 

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

More Training Wheels






Well, it really looks like 1950s suburban America.  Too, the color restoration setting worked exceptionally well with these two prints. 

Friday, January 19, 2018

Training Wheels




I didn't have training wheels on my first bicycle.  If I lost my balance I fell over.  And I  did, more than a few times.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Sitting Near Water



Alright, I'm assuming that the "1.VII.21"  in the lower right corner means either January 7, 1921 or the first day of July, 1921.  I'm leaning towards Europe and July because of the laefy green tree in the background.

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Victoria, B.C.



I purchased this card on EBay.  The seller had two versions of this image, this one, and a real photo postcard.  I bid on both in hope that I could post them and show how card publishers used black & white photos to make color postcards.  Unfortunately, I only won this one.  Published by "Barber Bros., Victoria, B.C." 

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Church of the Madeline



The printer needed to burn in the bottom of the picture, but other than that it's a great photograph. 

Anyway, in my last post, one half of the card had a picture of the Church of the Madeline in Paris, France.  The building was designed by architect Pierre-Alexandre Vignon, started in 1806, it was originally a monument commissioned by Napoleon, The Temple to the Glory of the Great Army.   After the fall of Napoleon and the Bourbon restoration, it was given to the Catholic Church. 

Written on the back, "Madeline Church."  No date, but I'd bet on the 1930s. 

Thursday, January 4, 2018

The Glory of France



I love the design of these cards.  Too bad this is the last one I have.  Anyway, the Fontainbleu Palace is one of those European monstrosities that every king, for centuries, had to add his own personal touch with a new building, wing, or garden.  The Great Gallery of Francis I started life as a hallway that connected the King's apartments and his private chapel.  Easy access for monarchs after starting a war or killing a few peasants.